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Which subject	Art
What topic	The stars
What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: The Stars

Subject: Art
Grade Level: 1
Duration: 30 Minutes
Topic: The Stars

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Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Understand what stars are and where they are found.
• Create their own art project inspired by stars.
• Use colors and shapes to represent stars in their artwork.

Materials Needed

• Black construction paper
• Yellow and white crayons or pastels
• Star templates (optional)
• Glitter (optional)
• Scissors
• Glue
• Starry night book (for reading)

Introduction (5 Minutes)

1. Engage the Students: Begin the lesson by asking the students if they have ever looked at the stars in the night sky.
2. Discussion: Explain briefly what stars are and why they are special. Discuss their colors and how they twinkle.
3. Read a Short Book: Share a short story or book about stars (such as "Stars!" by Mary Lyn Ray) to introduce the topic and stimulate interest.

Direct Instruction (10 Minutes)

1. Characteristics of Stars:

   • Explain that stars are big, hot balls of gas and emit light.
   • Talk about how some stars look different from others based on their size and temperature.
   • Show pictures of different types of stars.

2. Art Connection:

   • Explain that today, the students will create their own artwork inspired by what they learned about stars.
   • Show examples of star drawings and artwork made by famous artists (like Van Gogh's "Starry Night").

Guided Practice (10 Minutes)

1. Drawing Stars:

   • Distribute black construction paper to each student.
   • Ask them to use yellow and white crayons or pastels to draw various stars on the paper.

2. Adding Glitter (Optional):

   • For students who wish, allow them to sprinkle or glue glitter on their stars to make them sparkle.

3. Star Templates:

   • If students need help, provide them with star templates to trace.

Independent Practice (5 Minutes)

1. Finishing Touches:

   • Allow students to finish their artwork independently. Encourage them to be creative and think about where their stars will be in the night sky.

2. Clean-Up:

   • Guide students in cleaning up their area while their art dries.

Closure (5 Minutes)

1. Gallery Walk:

   • Have a mini gallery walk where students can display their artwork and share with their classmates.
   • Encourage them to describe their stars and how they feel about them.

2. Reflection:

   • Ask students to share one thing they learned about stars today.
   • Reinforce the idea that stars can be represented in many ways through art.

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Assessment

• Observe student participation in discussions and activities.
• Review completed artwork for creativity and understanding of the star concept.

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This lesson engages young learners in both artistic expression and scientific knowledge about stars, fostering creativity and communication skills.