6th Grade "Interest" Projects

Finally. after almost entire month of hard work, sweat, grit, and noise, I am posting some of our completed 6th grade Interest Projects. We started out the year with some simple drawing exercises then jumped right into projects based on what the students wanted to learn most about.
With the help of our new classroom laptops, and stations, students had access to a wide array of materials to create.
Below you will see everything from 2D and 3D cardboard construction to paintings and pencil drawings. You'll see mixed-media, replicas, and games. Students enjoyed the opportunity to simply experiment with art materials in ways some have never tried.
Upon completion of a few more activities, the students will write written reflections based on what they have learned about the elements of art and their chosen materials.
Take a look:

6th Grade "Love" Projects

Love was a theme this past February as we studied Robert Indiana and his use of visual signs. Indiana was inspired by signs we see all around us and decided to create his own sign, LOVE, to spread hope and a positive message. 

Our 6th grade classes jumped on board to help spread this message with our own mixed-media versions of Indians's iconic work. 

Once the projects were complete, the students wrote a reflection piece on what "Love" means to them and how their work represents them. 

Student samples are below: