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Which subject	Art
What topic	Aboriginal art
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 3
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Aboriginal Art

Objectives

• Understand the significance of Aboriginal art in Australian culture.
• Explore various Aboriginal art techniques and mediums.
• Create a personal art piece inspired by Aboriginal styles.

Materials

• A3 sheets of paper
• Watercolours and brushes
• Oil pastels
• Stencils or templates inspired by Aboriginal motifs
• Reference images of Aboriginal artworks
• Rulers and pencils
• Paint palettes
• Old newspaper/cloth for workspace protection

Grade/Age Group

Year 3 (Age 8-9)

Subject

Art

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

• Arts Curriculum: Explore and express ideas through the use of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal art forms.
• Content Descriptions: Create artworks that convey meaning using different techniques, forms, and materials.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Aboriginal Art	5 mins	Brief overview of Aboriginal art and its cultural significance, showing reference images.
2	Techniques Exploration	10 mins	Explore different techniques: dot painting, bark painting, and use of symbols. Demonstrate how to create patterns.
3	Sketching Ideas	5 mins	Students brainstorm and sketch their art piece ideas on A3 paper using pencils.
4	Creating the Artwork	8 mins	Students use watercolours and oil pastels to create their art pieces inspired by Aboriginal styles.
5	Reflection and Cleanup	2 mins	Students clean their workspace and share their thoughts on the artwork creation process without formal presentations.

Homework

• Students will complete a short reflection worksheet at home, describing what they learned about Aboriginal art and how it has inspired their piece. This will be checked for understanding and engagement without needing presentations in class.

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