Dr. Michael Kester-Haynes

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K-2 Lesson Plans

Lesson Plan (Grades K-2): Music and Movement - Integrating Rhythm and Dance

Engaging K–2 music and movement lesson integrating rhythm, dance, and physical activity to build coordination, creativity, and musical understanding.

Grade 7 Art Units

Unit Plan 1 (Grade 7 Art): Artistic Growth & Goal Setting

Grade 7 art unit focused on creative goal setting, personal themes, and visual brainstorming to connect identity, experiences, and ideas to future artwork.

Grade 8 Art Units

Unit Plan 36 (Grade 8 Art): Reflection & Artistic Growth Analysis

Grade 8 art capstone unit where students analyze portfolios, reflect on artistic identity, evaluate growth with criteria, and set goals for high school art.

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Unit Plan 35 (Grade 8 Art): Final Exhibition Presentation

Grade 8 art exhibition unit where students curate, mount, and label artwork to professional standards, designing layouts that shape audience interpretation and experience.

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Unit Plan 34 (Grade 8 Art): Revision & Craftsmanship Focus

Grade 8 art revision unit where students refine existing artworks using self-evaluation and critique to improve craftsmanship, precision, and presentation quality.

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Unit Plan 33 (Grade 8 Art): Creative Challenge — Limited Materials

Grade 8 art unit where students use limited-material constraints to generate multiple thumbnail solutions, experiment with techniques, select the strongest concept, and produce a final artwork demonstrating intentional composition and creative problem-solving.

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Unit Plan 32 (Grade 8 Art): Formal Critique of Exhibition

Grade 8 art critique unit where students evaluate artworks and exhibitions using criteria, evidence, and formal critique language to assess overall quality.

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Unit Plan 31 (Grade 8 Art): Artist Statement Writing

Grade 8 artist statement unit where students explain artistic intent, process, and influences, connecting personal experiences to specific creative decisions.

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Unit Plan 30 (Grade 8 Art): Display & Audience Experience

Grade 8 art exhibition design unit where students analyze how layout, spacing, lighting, and labels shape audience interpretation and viewing experience.

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Unit Plan 29 (Grade 8 Art): Preparing Artwork for Display

Grade 8 art presentation unit where students mat, mount, label, and format artwork professionally to enhance craftsmanship, clarity, and exhibition readiness.

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Unit Plan 28 (Grade 8 Art): Exhibition Planning & Curation

Grade 8 art curation unit where students select works for exhibition using craftsmanship, message clarity, and growth to design a cohesive display of progress.

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Unit Plan 27 (Grade 8 Art): Personal Narrative Studio Project

Create a polished Grade 8 personal narrative artwork using strong craftsmanship, intentional composition, and purposeful symbolism to clearly express identity and personal perspective.

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Unit Plan 26 (Grade 8 Art): Personal Narrative Project Planning

Grade 8 art planning unit where students develop personal narrative artwork concepts through identity exploration, symbolism, thumbnails, and proposal writing.

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Unit Plan 25 (Grade 8 Art): Concept Refinement Workshop

Grade 8 art revision unit where students refine an earlier artwork using critique and self-evaluation to strengthen craftsmanship, composition, and conceptual clarity.

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Unit Plan 24 (Grade 8 Art): Critique Like a Curator

Grade 8 art critique unit where students use structured protocols and criteria to evaluate peer artwork, think like curators, and give evidence-based feedback.

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Unit Plan 23 (Grade 8 Art): Comparative Artwork Analysis

Grade 8 art history unit where students compare artworks across cultures and eras, analyzing elements/principles and cultural-historical context to explain meaning in an evidence-based comparative analysis.

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Unit Plan 22 (Grade 8 Art): Portfolio Review & Self-Evaluation

Grade 8 art reflection unit where students evaluate portfolio work using craftsmanship, composition, originality, and communication to set goals for artistic growth.

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Unit Plan 21 (Grade 8 Art): Texture & Surface Design

Grade 8 texture and surface design unit where students use actual and implied texture to communicate meaning, applying elements of art and principles of design to plan swatches, compose intentionally, and create a cohesive final artwork.

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Unit Plan 20 (Grade 8 Art): Mixed Media Exploration

Grade 8 mixed media unit where students combine drawing, paint, collage, and textures to create cohesive artworks that express concepts and artistic intent.

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Unit Plan 19 (Grade 8 Art): Advanced Drawing Techniques

Grade 8 drawing unit refining shading, value contrast, and realism through media experimentation to communicate form, texture, and mood effectively.

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Unit Plan 18 (Grade 8 Art): Presentation & Artist Statement

Grade 8 art curation unit where students select works, prepare professional displays, and write artist statements explaining intent, process, and growth.

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Unit Plan 17 (Grade 8 Art): Studio Project II — Final Production

Complete Grade 8 Studio Project II by creating a polished social or cultural theme artwork with strong technical skill, intentional composition, and clear expressive purpose.

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Unit Plan 16 (Grade 8 Art): Revision Through Critique

Grade 8 art critique unit where students use peer feedback, self-evaluation, and rubric criteria to revise artwork, improving craftsmanship, composition, and clarity.

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Unit Plan 15 (Grade 8 Art): Design for Message (Poster/Advocacy)

Grade 8 graphic design unit where students create advocacy posters, develop multiple concepts, communicate a clear social message, and express personal perspective.

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Unit Plan 14 (Grade 8 Art): Interpreting Artist Intent

Grade 8 art interpretation unit where students analyze subject matter, symbolism, materials, and context to infer artist intent and support evidence-based interpretations.