6th Grade Tree Theme Projects

This was a choice-based project where the students were to create an artwork based on a theme. Trees were the theme for this project and the students had three full classes to choose and explore materials and create a Tree.
They had a choice to draw, paint, or make a 3D model. Since choice was a strong element during project, students were encouraged to work on a area where they felt strongest. This was a good confident builder. It was also awesome to see students learn by trying materials and techniques in which they knew nothing about.
Below are some pretty cool samples!

5th Grade: Drawing, Drawing, & Drawing!

Wow, 5th graders love to draw! We are about to move into our painting unit soon but Old High 5th graders have been busy over the past month learning about drawing and gaining confidence with their individual abilities.
We started out the year with cartooning and learning how to create interesting characters with simple shapes. Below are some samples of our cartoon knights.
We have moved into Mondrian inspired drawings. There are a couple pictured below and I will be sure to post more soon.

Cartoon Knights:

Some Piet Mondrian inspired drawings (more to come):

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: