After the children have the imprint have them cut out a shape of a snake from the rubbing. This set of four lessons is divided into grades k2, 35, 68, and 912. African ceremonial mask lesson plans blick art materials. Students should understand the use of masks in the african culture. Students compare the differences and similarities between african and american masks in terms of materials, roles in life, and seasonal cycles. After exploring the world of african masks and storytelling, your students will be eager to create masks that tell stories of their own. Both the distance learning lesson and the suggested extensions encourage the students to participate in elements of the masquerade. African masks lesson and project by jewels teachers pay. Many different languages are spoke in these countries. Geared for a wide variety of age and skill levels, we offer hundreds of lesson plans designed to meet the national standards for visual art education and bring the. A presentation of different masks with an outline for students to create their own. His craft can be learned as an apprentice in the workshop of a master carver, or these.
Take some time to study masks from different cultures. This lesson plan explains this with the help of text lesson designed for kids. Both the lesson plan and flipchart give step by step directions to make teaching and student understanding clear and easy. See more ideas about african art, masks art and 3rd grade art. Africa small sounds from a big country african music. Pop art portraits offers you the choice of two projects. The exploring africa lesson plans digital booklet consists of numerous lesson plans designed around our curriculum, and includes homework sheets, information sheets, and additional helpful text and information to supplement your lesson plans.
The youngest students build their vocabulary by describing the masks. Tire rubbings snake using a piece of white paper have the children use a crayon to rub an imprint of a tire. Students explore the cultural significance of masks, discuss the use of masks in. When all masks and short stories are completed, class with gather and discuss the african mask making experience. Brainstorm ideas for creating their own personal masks. What aspects of our identities do we show to others. After entering the site, scroll down the main page and click on search the stanley collection of african art. After these introductions on africa, you are ready to see and explore african masks online. This lesson serves to inform students of the tradition of african maskmaking. Masks of africa lesson plan for 2nd 12th grade lesson. African masks and the brooklyn museum lesson plan v01 2017 ascend learning.
The bold abstract designs of african tribal masks have geometrical, as well as symmetrical patterns, which depict the social status, andor magical or religious powers of the. Learn why african artists use animals as points of reference in mask making and how masks are used in ceremonies. Fit over the entire head and are normally carved from one section of a tree trunk. Storytellers and actors wear masks to portray characters and make their stories more interesting. African masks lesson learning targets instructional plan purpose. Learners create individual masks using construction paper. African art 1 the utah museum of fine arts university of utah. Tie snakes take one of dads oldugly ties the busier the print the better. These masks are used in a male organization to educate young men in the traditions and their responsibilities as they grow older. The student uses listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding. However, the african art of the mask extends far beyond the mask itself. It has been differentiated for low and high abilities, the aim higher boxes are for students to challenge themselves.
Bold patterns are carved or painted with pigments 5. Help students understand the connections between art and the environment of guinea, animal anatomy, and the cultural context of the banda mask with the help of viewing questions and a dance activity in the museums african art galleries. If you were to fold these masks in half they be the same on both sides. Originally this was used in an eal class with good english skills although the sheet contains a large amount of literacy to increase their reading and. It is also the performance of music, dance, and storytelling that come together in the masquerade. Oncamera interactivity includes completing passports using art work stickers provided in the teacher information packet and notes. In this lesson, students will explore the role of oral traditions in the african culture. The designs of african masks are based off two things. The most common include face masks that fit on the front of the face, often resembling a human or animal. Have students gather some pictures of african tribal masks from the internet or books to use as a reference. They have a spiritual or religious meaning and are used during traditional african ceremonies. Students produce their own mask representing various facial. An a3 worksheet that explores the african culture and mask making.
Students are introduced to the culture of puerto rico in this look at the annual carnivalor, more specifically, at the masks worn by the revelers. Included with this lesson is a active board flipchart, lesson plan, and rubric. The student should learn about africa and the purpose of art in the african culture. It includes a compare and contrast activity common core with a reproducible handout. For hundreds of years the african people used masks. At blick, we love those light bulb moments when an idea inspires and the creative juices start to flow. South of the sahara there are hundreds of tribal groups of people with different traditions. After selecting an emotion, students will cut a mask base out of construction paper. This lesson ties to social studies because the students will learn about african culture. Science have students research and make brief presentations on animals in the lesson. Help students to conduct research on their interested masks online.
They can select aspects of their identities to highlight as. Out of africa a fourth grade interdisciplinary unit. For this lesson students study and create clay masks in the style of west african people. It will look authentic when you create a wood grain texture using crayola color sticks.
Advanced watercolor painting techniques lesson plan, student guide and. This masks of africa lesson plan is suitable for 2nd 12th grade. Feb 02, 20 a powerpoint to teach ks1 children about african masks, what they are for, their features and the symmetrical patterns on them. Animalinspired masks and masquerades the metropolitan. We explain who makes them, how they are made and where they come from. Students learn about african americans whove made a difference, study the civil rights movement and the concept of racism, and explore the history. What role have masks played in the culture of africa throughout history. For many hundreds of years, masks were a very important part of african life particularly among the people who live south of the sahara desert. The bold abstract designs of african tribal masks have geometrical, as well as symmetrical patterns, which depict the social status, andor magical or religious powers of the individual.
The artists who design these masks have a high status in their society. African masks can be traced back to well beyond paleolithic times. Use this readytoteach african masks ks1 art lesson to teach your year 1 or year 2 class about the masks worn by african people during cultural and religious ceremonies and challenge them to make their own. An activity gives each student the opportunity to create their very own. Students can plan an imaginary visit to a modern african city, such as dakar, abidjan, or kinshasa. The artist must learn carving techniques and how to apply the social and religious objects he creates. If time is limited, you can adapt this lesson by eliminating the mask making activities or by having students draw masks instead of reproducing them. After exploring the world of african masks and storytelling, your students will be eager to create masks that tell stories. You can also design your own african mask by following our illustrated lesson with simple step by step instructions. This african masks and their impact on western art lesson plan is suitable for 7th 12th grade. Our pop art portrait lesson plan is a single art project for the individual student. They will discuss the colours, patterns and shapes used to make the masks, before being. African cultures exhibit unique, exquisite masks with various meanings. However, you decide to approach teaching about the amazing african continent, teacher planet has the resources you need.
Many asian cultures create masks to depict spirits and demons. The students should understand why it is important to study the art of africa, as well as the art of other cultures. Find out how life in africa has changed since these masks were made, 50 to 100 years ago. Some are religious, or represent nature and tribal ancestors. They recognize the conceptual patterns used to create african masks and illustrate their understanding by creating their own masks. Africa african art lesson plans, masks, music, more. This art lesson is about pablo picasso and how he was inspired by african masks. Objects in the museums collection related to this lesson. For thousands of years, african peoples have used masks in ceremonies. African masks masks have been made for thousands of years from all kinds of materials and for many different uses. Items of adornment, for example, may indicate status, or. Free presentations in powerpoint format about ancient, medieval and modern africa history, culture, religions, geography.
An imaginary diary in this activity, students will briefly research some introductory facts about africa and learn about the varied music that exists in different regions. Mood masks dayton aviation heritage national historical. These masks can be traced back well before the paleolithic times. This step by step lesson will help you to create an african tribal mask as a simple paper collage. Facial features and ornamentation can be cut and glued with other colors of paper, or drawn on with crayon and marker. In this people of african descent lesson plan, students examine masks and observe the elements the artists used to create the mask. This lesson plan opens with a text lesson to outline key facts and closes with an activity to reinforce learning. They do not fit over the entire head but are rather worn like a hat, leaving the face exposed.
Dunbar refers to the african american experience in his poem but his words capture the universal experience of all people who have used their facial features to hide their true feelings. Through making their own masks, students will have the opportunity to define themselves visually. During this lesson, your children will be shown the different shapes and designs of african masks. Black history in america student activity offers an indepth look into the african american experience, featuring interviews, historical sketches, and interactive activities. Our pop art group project is a collaborative lesson for a group of up to 20 individuals. Its a great lesson for multicultural art, especially if you are thinking of doing an, earth. Students will study an african tribe and learn about the history and geography of that tribe and create a poster about their tribe.
Art projects and crafts, songs, fingerplays, books, games and more. Be prepared to facilitate by calling on students yourself during the lesson. Term 1 weeks 1516 6 class periods and field trip texts and images teachers. Lead the discussions on the meanings of colors and patterns utilized in african masks. African masks lesson plan template and teaching resources. Both these lessons provide free templates to help you draw iconic pop art portraits and apply the bold and colorful techniques of this popular art style from the 1960s. Asks questions to help children think about the design of their own masks. These masks are believed to have the power to help communicate between the living and the dead ancestors. These large and heavy masks seat on the wearers shoulders.
African tribal masks are an important part of traditional african culture. We started some cut paper african masks in 3rd grade and they are loving it. Hundreds of mask images are available through the stanley collections art and life in africa site. Explore the influence of african style masks on western art. A powerpoint to teach ks1 children about african masks, what they are for, their features and the symmetrical patterns on them. The first picture was my example and the other pictures are the kids work in progress. Our lesson is presented in easy to follow steps which guide you through the process of creating a mask design like the one above. The lesson plans which follow attempt to address african art in terms of themes which may apply.
A text lesson delivers essential information about african art, while an inclass activity gives students the chance to create an african tribal mask. If you will be working alone, two additional weeks may be required to allow students sufficient time to make both the cultural and personal masks. The african artisans created a rich tradition of mask carving and painting. History and culture with helpful tips from teachers like you.
The african tribal artist training to become a tribal mask maker may take several years. This african mask power point introduces students to the characteristics of african masks. From ritual dancers to superheroes, the many faces of masks are revealed in this lesson. African tribal masks lesson laurens artistic endeavors. Students will read articles about the daily lives of people living in a variety of african countries, and. Use the clip art, worksheets, hands on activities and printables to really help your children embrace the knowledge. Some artists only work in one particular material such as wood or paper mache. Use the lesson plans and teaching resources to bring order to your unit. Masks have been worn for protection, concealment, performance, or even just plain amusement. In many cultures, masks are an important part of traditional rituals. Studying the rich history of maskmaking in africa is a perfect way for students to experience the relationship between the process of creating a piece of art, and appreciating the significance it carries. Some of the most beautiful masks in the world have come from. Life in africa slideshow and lesson plan teaching resources.
Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through. Students will use a combination of graphic organizers in this lesson plan to learn about famous african american poets and. Scholars will create an african mask and learn about why masks are important to people all pover the world. Students will share finished masks with class in a critique describing their unique african masks and why they chose their specific designs, materials, and colors in relation to representation. Dancers wear masks in ceremonies to bring rain or chase away evil or sickness. The lesson also ties into math because students will decorate their masks with different shapes. Lesson plan paper masks the basic form is made with a 9 x 12 inch 23 x 30. Students will learn about the art of african masks. In addition we supply free african mask clip art to help with your mask drawings. People have worn masks since the beginning of time.
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