6th Grade Package and Label Designs

For this project-based learning activity, students learned about how art is an important element to help advertise and decorate the things we buy. We learned about 3D art-making and simple graphic design for this project.
Students could work in a team or independently and were allowed to redesign an existing object or idea, or create a new one.
There were packages designed for the following items:
* Food, snacks, and beverages
* Shoes
* Video games
*Pet food
*Art Supplies
*Accessories
Students also had the opportunity to design their label on the computer.
Below are some of our samples:

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!

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: