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Grade 3 Art Units

Unit Plan 5 (Grade 3 Art): Balance & Contrast in Design

Grade 3 art unit where students use balance and contrast with line, shape, color, and value to create organized, eye-catching compositions.

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Unit Plan 4 (Grade 3 Art): Elements of Art Review

Grade 3 art unit where students apply line, shape, color, value, and texture to create organized compositions and analyze mood and emphasis.

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Unit Plan 3 (Grade 3 Art): Two Ways to Solve a Design

Grade 3 art unit where students create two layout solutions for one design prompt, compare clarity and balance, and justify their strongest choice.

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Unit Plan 2 (Grade 3 Art): Brainstorming & Sketch Practice

Grade 3 art unit where students brainstorm from personal experiences and observations, create multiple thumbnail sketches, and plan stronger compositions.

Grade 3 Art Units

Unit Plan 1 (Grade 3 Art): Artistic Identity & Interests

Grade 3 art unit where students explore personal experiences and interests, brainstorm and sketch ideas, create an “About Me” artwork, and set artistic goals.

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9-12 Lesson Plans

Lesson Plan (Grades 9-12): Topology in Origami

Grades 9–12 explore topology through origami, building Möbius strips and tori to test orientability and compute Euler characteristic.

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3-5 Lesson Plans

Lesson Plan (Grades 3-5): Math in Music - A Comprehensive Grades 3–5 Fractions & Rhythm Unit

Explore fractions through rhythm in Math in Music for Grades 3–5—map note values to fractional beats, clap and notate patterns, compose 4/4 measures, prove equivalencies (eighths, quarters, dotted notes), and connect math equations to real musical performance across five sessions.

Grade 4 Art Units

Unit Plan 36 (Grade 4 Art): Reflection & Artistic Growth Analysis

Grade 4 art unit where students reflect on artistic growth, connect artwork to personal experiences, evaluate craftsmanship, composition, and clarity, and set goals for Grade 5.

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Unit Plan 35 (Grade 4 Art): Exhibition Presentation

Grade 4 art unit where students present artwork and analyze viewer experience, explaining how placement, grouping, and labels influence understanding and interpretation.

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Unit Plan 34 (Grade 4 Art): Final Exhibition Preparation

Grade 4 art unit where students select showcase pieces demonstrating effort and growth, then mount and label artwork to present ideas clearly in a final exhibition.

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Unit Plan 33 (Grade 4 Art): Craftsmanship Workshop

Grade 4 art unit where students revise artwork using teacher and peer feedback to strengthen technique, detail control, and overall craftsmanship through targeted improvements.

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Unit Plan 32 (Grade 4 Art): Creative Constraint Challenge

Grade 4 art unit where students solve creative challenges using limited materials, develop multiple design solutions, experiment with techniques, and improve craftsmanship through thoughtful problem-solving.

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Unit Plan 31 (Grade 4 Art): Formal Critique of Displayed Work

Grade 4 art unit where students evaluate artwork using simple criteria—craftsmanship, composition, and clarity—supporting judgments with evidence-based reasoning in respectful critiques.

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Unit Plan 30 (Grade 4 Art): Artist Reflection Writing

Grade 4 art unit where students write artist statements explaining personal inspiration and design decisions, connecting experiences, intent, and viewer understanding.

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Unit Plan 29 (Grade 4 Art): Presentation & Viewer Impact

Grade 4 art unit exploring how presentation choices—placement, spacing, grouping, height, and labels—influence viewer focus, interpretation, and response to artwork.

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Unit Plan 28 (Grade 4 Art): Exhibition Planning

Grade 4 art unit where students act as curators, planning and organizing a classroom exhibition with thoughtful layout, spacing, grouping, and clear label placement for viewers.

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Unit Plan 27 (Grade 4 Art): Preparing Artwork for Display

Grade 4 art unit on preparing artwork for display, where students mount pieces with neat borders and create clear labels to show care, pride, and professional presentation skills.

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Unit Plan 26 (Grade 4 Art): Personal Narrative Studio Project

Grade 4 art unit where students create a personal narrative artwork, applying composition, balance, and focal point to communicate a clear story with planning, effort, and craftsmanship.

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Unit Plan 25 (Grade 4 Art): Personal Narrative Planning

Grade 4 visual arts unit where students plan a personal narrative artwork by brainstorming meaningful experiences and interests, sketching multiple thumbnail ideas, and refining a final concept with characters, setting, and mood before beginning a future studio piece.

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Unit Plan 24 (Grade 4 Art): Revision & Improvement Cycle

Grade 4 art revision unit where students use teacher and peer feedback to improve clarity, detail, and craftsmanship by refining earlier artwork through purposeful changes.

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Unit Plan 23 (Grade 4 Art): Portfolio Self-Assessment

Grade 4 art unit on self-assessment, where students evaluate artwork using craftsmanship, composition, and clarity to identify strengths, growth, and future goals.

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Unit Plan 22 (Grade 4 Art): Comparative Artwork Study

Grade 4 art unit comparing artworks across cultures, analyzing elements and design to explain mood, emphasis, and how art reflects cultural traditions and history.

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Unit Plan 21 (Grade 4 Art): Mixed Media Exploration

Grade 4 mixed-media art unit where students combine drawing, paint, and collage with purpose, improving craftsmanship and visual communication through intentional layering and material choices.

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Unit Plan 20 (Grade 4 Art): Texture & Pattern Design

Grade 4 art unit exploring intentional texture and pattern, where students design balanced compositions using repetition and surface detail to create organized visual interest.

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Unit Plan 19 (Grade 4 Art): Shading & Depth Techniques

Grade 4 art unit on value and shading techniques, teaching students to create 3D form and depth using light source, shadow, and controlled drawing for stronger craftsmanship.