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Which subject	Art
What topic	Still Life
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 9
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Still Life

Subject

Art

Topic

Still Life

Grade/Age Group

Grade 9 (Ages 14-15)

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Students will learn the principles of composition and color theory through the creation of a still-life artwork.
• Students will develop their observational skills by working from real-life objects.
• Students will gain familiarity with different media and techniques used in still life art.

Materials

• Various still life objects (fruit, flowers, household items)
• Drawing paper or canvas
• Pencils and erasers
• Paints or colored pencils
• Brushes (if using paint)
• Easels (optional)

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the national standards for art education, encouraging creativity, observation, and technical skills development.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Still Life	5 minutes	Explain the concept of still life and its importance in art. Discuss famous still life artists and their techniques.
2	Object Arrangement	10 minutes	Students arrange selected still life objects on their tables. Encourage consideration of composition and balance.
3	Drawing the Outline	5 minutes	Students create a light pencil outline of the arranged objects. Emphasize the importance of shapes and proportions.
4	Adding Color	8 minutes	Encourage students to add color to their drawings using paints or colored pencils. Discuss color theory and choices.
5	Reflection and Cleanup	2 minutes	Quick discussion on what students learned and enjoyed. Students clean up their workspace and finish any leftover tasks.
6	Homework Assignment	0 minutes	Assign students to create a still life drawing at home, based on what they learned in class.

Homework

Students will create a still life drawing at home using three objects of their choice. They will submit their homework via email or a dedicated online classroom platform for feedback, with no in-class presentations required.

Assessment

Homework will be assessed based on creativity, application of principles discussed, and effort shown in the assignment. Feedback will be provided through written comments.

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