The Art of Teaching Art

In the next week the 8th graders will be researching and creating their own art lessons for the class. They will be working in groups to create a lesson to share. Below are the resources that I use to find lessons. 

www.Pinterest.com
An online pin-board. Use the search button at the top left and search key phrases like "middle school art projects" "awesome art lessons" "great art lessons for kids" 

www.incredibleart.org 
The Incredible Art Department has fantastic lessons from teachers all over the world. Click on the "Art Lessons" link and then click on "Middle/Junior School. 

www.google.com
Using Google can be very successful. Type in key phrases like "middle school art projects" "awesome art lessons" "great art lessons for kids". There is obviously less security using Google. Be very careful about what you are typing in the search bar. If you come across something inappropriate please notify Ms. Rogers.  

Update:

Doodle Pastel Boards

Doodle Pastel Boards

The projects are turning out wonderful. It is amazing what a student will do if they can choose the project. The students wrote out their lesson proposals and then I signed off on them. After that they were able to gather materials and go crazy. Here are some examples:

Baby Clay Pigs

Paper Mache Banks

Muffin Cup Flowers

Bridge Building