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Which subject	Art
What topic	The elements of art & principles of design for middle schoolers with a project lesson
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: The Elements of Art & Principles of Design

Topic

The Elements of Art & Principles of Design

Subject

Art

Grade/Age Group

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Objectives

• Students will identify and explain the basic elements of art: line, shape, form, space, texture, value, and color.
• Students will understand and apply the principles of design: balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity.
• Students will create a mixed media project that incorporates at least three elements of art and two principles of design.

Materials

• Drawing paper
• Colored pencils
• Watercolors
• Magazines (for collage)
• Glue and scissors
• Markers
• Examples of various artworks that demonstrate elements and principles

Number of Students

20

Lesson Length

30 minutes

National Curriculum Standards

This lesson aligns with the National Core Arts Standards, focusing on creating, presenting, and responding to art.

Homework

Create a reflective journal entry describing how the elements of art and principles of design were used in their project. This will be collected the next class without student presentations.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Briefly introduce the elements of art and principles of design. Discuss their significance in creating artwork.
2	Exploration	10 minutes	Show and analyze various artworks that exhibit elements and principles. Engage students in discussing what they observe.
3	Demonstration	5 minutes	Demonstrate a small mixed media project, explaining how to incorporate different elements and principles.
4	Project Work	8 minutes	Instruct students to begin working on their mixed media artwork, applying what they learned from the exploration and demonstration. Provide support as needed.
5	Clean Up and Conclusion	2 minutes	Allow students time to clean their workspace. Collect materials. Briefly recap what was learned about elements and principles. Remind students about their homework.

Additional Notes

• Encourage creativity and individual expression in the project.
• Monitor progress and provide individualized feedback during the project work phase.
• Make sure students understand the reflection homework assignment and its importance in reinforcing the lesson concepts.

Lesson script