All Art Units

Explore the full collection of PreK–8 Art unit plans with standards-aligned lesson plans that build creativity, artistic skills, and visual expression.

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Grade 5 Art Units

Unit Plan 2 (Grade 5 Art): Brainstorming & Sketchbooks

Grade 5 art unit using sketchbooks for visual brainstorming, thumbnails, and idea development to strengthen creativity before beginning final artworks.

Grade 5 Art Units

Unit Plan 1 (Grade 5 Art): Artistic Identity & Goal Setting

Grade 5 art unit exploring artistic identity through brainstorming, sketching, and personal symbolism while students create artwork and set meaningful art goals.

Grade 6 Art Units

Unit Plan 36 (Grade 6 Art): Reflection & Growth Analysis

Grade 6 art portfolio reflection unit where students evaluate growth, connect artwork to personal experiences, use criteria for self-assessment, and set goals for Grade 7 readiness.

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Grade 6 Art Units

Unit Plan 35 (Grade 6 Art): Exhibition Presentation

Grade 6 art exhibition unit where students present their artwork, explain key design decisions, and describe how mounting, labels, placement, and grouping shape viewer focus and interpretation.

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Unit Plan 34 (Grade 6 Art): Final Exhibition Preparation

Grade 6 art curation unit where students select portfolio pieces using clear criteria, mount and label artwork, and prepare a polished final exhibition display.

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Unit Plan 33 (Grade 6 Art): Craftsmanship Focus Workshop

Grade 6 art refinement unit where students revise artwork, improve precision and technique, apply feedback, and strengthen craftsmanship through focused revision practice.

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Unit Plan 32 (Grade 6 Art): Creative Constraint Challenge

Grade 6 art problem-solving unit where students create under material limits, test techniques, generate multiple solutions, and choose the strongest idea to develop.

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Unit Plan 31 (Grade 6 Art): Formal Exhibition Critique

Grade 6 art critique unit where students evaluate exhibited artwork using simple criteria and write evidence-based TAG feedback to support artists’ growth and reflection.

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Unit Plan 30 (Grade 6 Art): Artist Reflection Writing

Grade 6 art reflection unit where students write artist statements explaining intent, process, and how personal experiences influenced their creative choices.

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Unit Plan 29 (Grade 6 Art): Presentation & Viewer Experience

Help Grade 6 artists analyze how exhibition layout, spacing, grouping, and signage shape what viewers notice, feel, and understand—explaining how presentation choices influence interpretation.

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Grade 6 Art Units

Unit Plan 28 (Grade 6 Art): Exhibition Planning

Curate and organize Grade 6 student artwork with clear grouping, signage, and visitor flow—build a thoughtful exhibition layout that guides viewers and highlights artistic growth.

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Unit Plan 27 (Grade 6 Art): Preparing Artwork for Display

Grade 6 art presentation unit where students mount, label, and organize artwork for display, using neat techniques and thoughtful layout to enhance viewer experience.

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Unit Plan 26 (Grade 6 Art): Personal Narrative Studio Project

Grade 6 art production unit where students create final personal narrative artwork, applying planning, technique, and clear artistic intent to express identity and experience.

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Unit Plan 25 (Grade 6 Art): Personal Narrative Planning

Grade 6 art planning unit where students brainstorm, sketch, and set goals to design personal narrative artwork inspired by their experiences and identity.

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Unit Plan 24 (Grade 6 Art): Revision & Improvement Cycle

Grade 6 art revision unit where students use critique feedback to refine earlier work, improving craftsmanship, composition, and clarity through intentional changes.

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Unit Plan 23 (Grade 6 Art): Portfolio Self-Assessment

Grade 6 art reflection unit where students evaluate portfolios using clear criteria to identify strengths, set goals, and track artistic growth over time.

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Unit Plan 22 (Grade 6 Art): Comparative Artwork Study

Compare artworks across cultures and eras as Grade 6 artists analyze elements, design principles, and context to explain mood, meaning, and evidence-based interpretations.

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Unit Plan 21 (Grade 6 Art): Mixed Media Composition

Grade 6 mixed media unit where students layer and combine materials to enhance expression, clarify meaning, and create visually dynamic compositions.

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Unit Plan 20 (Grade 6 Art): Texture & Surface Exploration

Grade 6 art unit exploring texture in composition as students use contrast, emphasis, and surface detail to create visual interest and clear focal points.

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Unit Plan 19 (Grade 6 Art): Drawing Depth & Perspective

Grade 6 drawing unit exploring shading, proportion, and perspective as students experiment with techniques to create depth and spatial illusion in drawings.

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Unit Plan 18 (Grade 6 Art): Selecting Work for Display

Curate Grade 6 art displays by selecting pieces that show effort, growth, and clear communication—then justify choices with criteria-based curator statements and labels.

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Unit Plan 17 (Grade 6 Art): Refinement Workshop

Grade 6 art revision unit where students use critique feedback to refine craftsmanship, strengthen composition, and improve clarity through intentional revisions.

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Unit Plan 16 (Grade 6 Art): Critique with Criteria

Grade 6 art critique unit where students evaluate artwork using clear criteria, give constructive peer feedback, and reflect to improve their own work.

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Unit Plan 15 (Grade 6 Art): Studio Project II — Production

Grade 6 studio art unit where students create planned compositions, refine technique and craftsmanship, and complete meaningful artwork with clear visual intent.

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Unit Plan 14 (Grade 6 Art): Message & Meaning Design

Grade 6 art unit where students create message-driven artwork using symbolism, multiple design solutions, and composition to communicate meaning.