Utah Studies:
If you missed the gallery stroll here are links:
FDR Speech
Blendspace
Homefront video
Candy bomber
Women
Utah People at Pearl Harbor
Political Cartoons
The rest you can get in class.
Drawing:
We started a pop art assignment. Here are links to the Prezi introducing what pop art is. Here is the link to the explain everything everything explaining your assignment.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
April 29-30
Drawing:
7th: Introduced scratchboard and students made rough draft sketches.
8th: Introduced graffiti and stencil art. Here is the prezi we looked out. Here is a link explaining how to use gimp, the free online program to help make stencils.
Utah Studies:
We went over marketing. Students created an advertisement to promote skiing in Utah.
7th: Introduced scratchboard and students made rough draft sketches.
8th: Introduced graffiti and stencil art. Here is the prezi we looked out. Here is a link explaining how to use gimp, the free online program to help make stencils.
Utah Studies:
We went over marketing. Students created an advertisement to promote skiing in Utah.
Friday, March 21, 2014
March 18-21
I was here for one A and B day and had a substitute for one A and B day during this time.
Utah Studies: On the day I was here students took notes on economics and bartering and we did a simulation on a bartering economy. Steps 5, 7, and 8 of the road trip should have been turned in. Make sure you're on track to get your final road trip turned in by next week! When the substitute was here they finished their book work in their economics packet and read from chapter 10.
Drawing: Students chose one of their rough drafts to turn into a final for the Navajo sand painting project and started working on the final. When the sub was here students worked on the doodle for google submission.
Utah Studies: On the day I was here students took notes on economics and bartering and we did a simulation on a bartering economy. Steps 5, 7, and 8 of the road trip should have been turned in. Make sure you're on track to get your final road trip turned in by next week! When the substitute was here they finished their book work in their economics packet and read from chapter 10.
Drawing: Students chose one of their rough drafts to turn into a final for the Navajo sand painting project and started working on the final. When the sub was here students worked on the doodle for google submission.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
March 12-13
Utah Studies: We are having a catch up day for step 7 of the road trip. Students who are done have free time or can earn arrow cards by helping their classmates who are not caught up.
Drawing: I introduced sand art. We watched videos on Buddist monks, Joe Mangrum, and Tony Plant creating sand art. We looked at a powerpoint on Native American sand art and they filled out art history notes along with the powerpoint. On the back they free wrote on what in their life they would heal with a sand painting and started sketching some ideas of what their sand painting could look like.
Drawing: I introduced sand art. We watched videos on Buddist monks, Joe Mangrum, and Tony Plant creating sand art. We looked at a powerpoint on Native American sand art and they filled out art history notes along with the powerpoint. On the back they free wrote on what in their life they would heal with a sand painting and started sketching some ideas of what their sand painting could look like.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
March 6,11 2014
Utah Studies:
We worked on steps 5, 8, and 9 of the road trip--making an iPod playlist, packing list and cover. Some students chose to do the cover at home on the computer rather than draw it. On Monday, for the extra A day, we will have a catch up day.
Drawing:
We learned about environmental art and watched video clips on two environmental artists, Andy Goldsworthy and Vik Muniz. Students got in groups, went outside and created their own environmental artwork. For the extra A day on Monday we will have a catch up day.
We worked on steps 5, 8, and 9 of the road trip--making an iPod playlist, packing list and cover. Some students chose to do the cover at home on the computer rather than draw it. On Monday, for the extra A day, we will have a catch up day.
Drawing:
We learned about environmental art and watched video clips on two environmental artists, Andy Goldsworthy and Vik Muniz. Students got in groups, went outside and created their own environmental artwork. For the extra A day on Monday we will have a catch up day.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Feb. 25-26
Utah studies: students chose to draw a Mormon pioneer town or mining town. The directions are in the packet. Here is a video explaining the project: http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/mormon-and-mining-towns/12184571/?ref=app
Drawing: students worked on their cartoon or comic drawing. They should have started on their final.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
February 19-20
Utah Studies:
Today we worked on step 7 of the road trip. It will be due on February 25th! This is the last week to retake the test for unit 3.
Drawing:
Students did this sketchbook evaluation and peer evaluation. They had today to catch up on their sketchbook.
Today we worked on step 7 of the road trip. It will be due on February 25th! This is the last week to retake the test for unit 3.
Drawing:
Students did this sketchbook evaluation and peer evaluation. They had today to catch up on their sketchbook.
Friday, February 14, 2014
February 14, 18
Utah Studies: A Day worked on book work with their new economics packet. B day finished the mining video while "mining" the chocolate chips out of cookies.
Drawing: They finished their brainstorming and front/side views of their cartoon characters. When finished they started on their practice comic book cover or comic. The book cover will need the title, character sketch, and background. The comic needs at least 3 squares, dialogue, and the character in every box.
Drawing: They finished their brainstorming and front/side views of their cartoon characters. When finished they started on their practice comic book cover or comic. The book cover will need the title, character sketch, and background. The comic needs at least 3 squares, dialogue, and the character in every box.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Feb. 12-13
Utah Studies: the counselor a gave a presentation on college.
Drawing: we started our next project on cartooning. We discussed favorite cartoons or superheroes-- their personality, plot and characteristics. Students practiced drawing Popeye with this video clip. Then students came up with their original cartoon. They should consider the name, personality, looks, circumstances, props, and sidekicks. They started making thumbnail sketches. I have characature examples in class. If students want an animal cartoon rather than a human here is a link for how to draw different cartoon animals:
http://www.how-to-draw-cartoons-online.com/cartoon-animals.html
Monday, February 10, 2014
February 10-11
Utah Studies:
We watched part of "Treasure House," a video on Utah mining. Students filled out a movie guide with it.
Drawing:
We had a sketchbook day where students worked on a collage piece. Here is the powerpoint we looked at.
We watched part of "Treasure House," a video on Utah mining. Students filled out a movie guide with it.
Drawing:
We had a sketchbook day where students worked on a collage piece. Here is the powerpoint we looked at.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
February 5-6
Utah Studies:
They worked on step 7 of their road trip. We had labtops so most of them did it in drive on their Indian Hills google accounts (first.last@indianhillsmiddle.com). We will have one more class day to work on this. But if they did not get a lot done they should start working on it at home. Here is a copy of an example journal entry.
Drawing:
We had guest speakers come and discuss artist careers. Here is a powerpoint they used.
They worked on step 7 of their road trip. We had labtops so most of them did it in drive on their Indian Hills google accounts (first.last@indianhillsmiddle.com). We will have one more class day to work on this. But if they did not get a lot done they should start working on it at home. Here is a copy of an example journal entry.
Drawing:
We had guest speakers come and discuss artist careers. Here is a powerpoint they used.
Monday, February 3, 2014
February 3-4
Utah Studies:
We took the unit 3 test.
Drawing:
It was the last day to work on perspective drawings. Students who finished had the chance to try forced perspective photography.
We took the unit 3 test.
Drawing:
It was the last day to work on perspective drawings. Students who finished had the chance to try forced perspective photography.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
January 30-31
Utah Studies:
We looked at both sides of the gun control debate (1,2,3,4) and filled out notes. Students had time to study for the test. Remember to study more over the weekend!
Drawing:
Students worked more on their perspective drawing. Those who finished early worked on perspective lettering or beach drawings.
We looked at both sides of the gun control debate (1,2,3,4) and filled out notes. Students had time to study for the test. Remember to study more over the weekend!
Drawing:
Students worked more on their perspective drawing. Those who finished early worked on perspective lettering or beach drawings.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
January 28-29
Utah Studies:
Remember to bring the road trip steps 3,4,6 for next class! Also, make sure your packet is complete so you will be ready for the test next week.
Today in class we discussed different issues women face. We watched a video and took notes in the packet on women's suffrage. We also discussed women in military combat, the wage gap, and equal rights. Here are some links to what we looked at in class (1,2,3,4,). Students decided where they stood on the issue after looking at two sides of the debate, then surveyed class members to see where they stood.
Drawing:
Working on their perspective drawings. If they are finished they are trying out lettering perspective.
Remember to bring the road trip steps 3,4,6 for next class! Also, make sure your packet is complete so you will be ready for the test next week.
Today in class we discussed different issues women face. We watched a video and took notes in the packet on women's suffrage. We also discussed women in military combat, the wage gap, and equal rights. Here are some links to what we looked at in class (1,2,3,4,). Students decided where they stood on the issue after looking at two sides of the debate, then surveyed class members to see where they stood.
Drawing:
Working on their perspective drawings. If they are finished they are trying out lettering perspective.
Friday, January 24, 2014
Jan. 24, 27
Utah Studies:
Worked on their road trip steps 3,4, 6. This will be due on January 30th. If they did not get done it is homework. For step for they only need to find the prices of entry fees.
Drawing:
They worked on their perspective drawings, the room for 7th grade and the city for 8th grade.
Worked on their road trip steps 3,4, 6. This will be due on January 30th. If they did not get done it is homework. For step for they only need to find the prices of entry fees.
Drawing:
They worked on their perspective drawings, the room for 7th grade and the city for 8th grade.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Jan. 22-23
Utah Studies: We had a great field trip to the Capitol and Pioneer Museum. The kids really enjoyed themselves and we all learned a lot. In class we did a simulation of how a bill becomes a law.
Drawing: 7th graders learned drawing stairs in perspective then worked on their dream room drawings. 8th grade worked on their city drawings.
Drawing: 7th graders learned drawing stairs in perspective then worked on their dream room drawings. 8th grade worked on their city drawings.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Jan 15-16
Utah Studies:
We played the checks and balances power grab game to illustrate how checks and balances in the government works. If you were absent to make up points for not playing the game you can watch this video and write a one page summary on it.
Drawing:
7th- Practiced adding walls to their room in perspective. Started it on their final.
8th- Practiced a city-scape in 2 point perspective.
We played the checks and balances power grab game to illustrate how checks and balances in the government works. If you were absent to make up points for not playing the game you can watch this video and write a one page summary on it.
Drawing:
7th- Practiced adding walls to their room in perspective. Started it on their final.
8th- Practiced a city-scape in 2 point perspective.
Monday, January 13, 2014
January 13-24
Utah Studies:
Today we used computers and worked on steps 3, 4, and 6 of the road trip assignment. Remember the field trip is next week--get your permission slips and bus fees turned in!
Drawing:
Today we used computers and created drawings on picassohead.com. We also looked at art work by Picasso. Students were to focus on showing multiple points of view at once and on using color to convey emotion.
Today we used computers and worked on steps 3, 4, and 6 of the road trip assignment. Remember the field trip is next week--get your permission slips and bus fees turned in!
Drawing:
Today we used computers and created drawings on picassohead.com. We also looked at art work by Picasso. Students were to focus on showing multiple points of view at once and on using color to convey emotion.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
January 9-10
Utah Studies: We went over this powerpoint of the Constitution. Students took notes on the checks and balances flow sheet in their packet. We read some of Utah and the U.S. constitutions.
Drawing: We started practicing perspective together. 7th grade did one point and 8th grade did both one and two point. We also started these prezi's on Picasso (1, 2).
Drawing: We started practicing perspective together. 7th grade did one point and 8th grade did both one and two point. We also started these prezi's on Picasso (1, 2).
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