Date submitted: 7/1/2008 

Learning Targets: What you want students to know and be able to do as a result of learning process	Assessment Criteria: The observable traits and dimensions of meeting the learning target—what it looks, sounds, or feels like when the student demonstrates this newly acquired knowledge or skill.
Students will know and use the language of observation.	Students will use this vocabulary during the observation of both the Native American weaves and the practice work done by the class.
Students will know how to proportion shapes to create symmetry and asymmetry.	The students' artwork will demonstrate symmetry and asymmetry.
Students will know how to use shape, line and color.	Students will demonstrate shape, line and color in their artwork.

Responding/Reflecting: Guiding Questions before, during and after the lesson activity that help students build critical thinking skills, link big ideas with historical/cultural resources, and reflect on and assess their own and other’s art.
1. Describe	2. Analyze
Describe the patterns, lines, color, and shapes in these weaves.	Why is symmetry important in weaves?
What story do you see in this weave?	How many lines of symmetry do you see?
What kinds of symmetry do these peices have?	What is the original artwork made from?
3. Interpret	4. Evaluate
What do you think the crafter was trying to say?	Which out of the shapes you used, would you repeat in your weave?
How is the space used?	What kinds Native American historical and cultural concepts are being displayed?
What do you think was the most difficult part for the crafter to complete?	What kinds of things that we did today, would you use in your weave?

Learning Sequence: Indicate steps needed to achieve learning targets Note Idaho Humanities Content Standard/student artistic process element addressed in each step
1.                                                                                                      CreatePerform/ExhibitRespond/Reflect * Standard 1: Historical and Cultural Contexts 4-5.VA.1.1.3--Explain how a specific work of art reflects events in history and/or culture. * Standard 2: Critical Thinking 4-5.VA.2.1.3--Use appropriate arts vocabulary to discuss a variety of art works. 4-5.VA.2.2.5--Show respect for personal work and works of others. * Respond/Reflect: Examine the visual representations of different Native American weaves. Use guided questions from responding/reflecting section of this lesson plan.   Check for understanding by: In-process assessment of student learning through questions, self reflection, teacher scan, peer sharing, checklist, or other assessment tools
2.                                                                                                     CreatePerform/ExhibitRespond/Reflect * Standard 3: Performance 4-5.VA.3.1.2--Demonstrate safe and proper use, care, and storage of media, materials, and equipment. * Introduce oil pastels. They are like a softer version of crayons. They can be mixed to make new colors. Wipe the tip of each oil pastel when you are finished using it to prevent colors being mixed together unintentionally. Each oil pastel must be returned to the box when you are finished using it, and each box must be returned to the cupboard at the end of the lesson.  Check for understanding by:
3.                                                                                                      CreatePerform/ExhibitRespond/Reflect * Standard 3: Performance 4-5.VA.3.1.1--Acquire skills necessary for using arts techniques, media, and processes. 4-5.VA.3.1.3--Apply the elements of color, shape, line, value, form, texture and space in artwork. * Take out a dark color. Make a cirlce with it. Now make another circle somewhere else on your page to create symmetry. Use a different color to make a square. Now put another square on your paper to create asymmetry. Make each shape a different color by mixing it with another shape. Finally, place three each of four different types of lines on your paper.  Check for understanding by:
4.                                                                                                      CreatePerform/ExhibitRespond/Reflect * Standard 2: Critical Thinking 4-5.VA.2.1.3--Use appropriate arts vocabulary to discuss a variety of art works. 4-5.VA.2.2.5--Show respect for personal work and works of others. *Have the students bring their artwork to the front of the class and discuss what they see using the evaluate section on the respond/reflect questions.  Check for understanding by:
5.                                                                                                      CreatePerform/ExhibitRespond/Reflect Check for understanding by:
6.                                                                                                      CreatePerform/ExhibitRespond/Reflect Check for understanding by:
Responding: Closing Reflection with Students Did you achieve the learning targets? How effectively did you meet each assessment criteria for the lesson? Students will complete a self-evaluation rubric about how they felt about their demonstration of: observation language, describing, analyzing and interpreting the weaves, proper usage of materials, and usage of color, line, shape, symmetry and repetition on their practice paper.