Fun-Arts Year 6 – California Migration, Cooperation & Community Lesson 3: Community Part 1 Copyright 2012 Fun-Arts, Folsom, CA

Lesson Plan: Community Contrast Map: The World Map: The World California Geography California Geography Communities Communities Music: Mancini & McFerrin Music: Mancini & McFerrin Art Terms: realistic, abstract Art Terms: realistic, abstract Craft Time! Craft Time!

Where is California? In which city do we live? In which city do we live?

California: Geography by #’s People: over 37 million people live in California. People: over 37 million people live in California. 58 Counties 58 Counties 25 National Parks 25 National Parks 279 State Park units 279 State Park units 2011: over 57.1 million people visited California State Parks. 2011: over 57.1 million people visited California State Parks. 1 fl. oz. of sunscreen per person = > 446,820 gallons of sun protection! 1 fl. oz. of sunscreen per person = > 446,820 gallons of sun protection!

Community: a group or society that helps each other. Community: a group or society that helps each other. Communities can be small or very large. Communities can be small or very large. You belong to many communities. You belong to many communities. What is a Community?

American Community: 58 National Parks Rules: wildlife must be left to roam free Rules: wildlife must be left to roam free Boundaries: clearly marked on maps Boundaries: clearly marked on maps Appreciation: Woodrow Wilson 1916 ORGANIC ACT original intent: Appreciation: Woodrow Wilson 1916 ORGANIC ACT original intent: "to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wildlife therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." "to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wildlife therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." Sharing: leave no trace, take only photos Sharing: leave no trace, take only photos L->R Yellowstone, Mount Rainier, Zion, Grand Canyon L->R Yellowstone, Mount Rainier, Zion, Grand Canyon

American Community: 25 National Parks in California Ansel Adams (1902 – 1984): born in SF. A photographer & environmentalist, Adams is best known for his black- and-white photographs of the American West, especially in Yosemite National Park. Ansel Adams (1902 – 1984): born in SF. A photographer & environmentalist, Adams is best known for his black- and-white photographs of the American West, especially in Yosemite National Park. Yosemite was first protected in Yosemite was first protected in Yosemite is best known for waterfalls, but its 1,200 square miles has deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more. Yosemite is best known for waterfalls, but its 1,200 square miles has deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more. L -> R Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite Valley, El Capitan L -> R Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite Valley, El Capitan

California Community: State Parks State Parks have: Rules, Boundaries, Appreciation, Sharing State Parks have: Rules, Boundaries, Appreciation, Sharing 1859: William S. Bodey discovered gold in Mono County, CA, altitude: 8379 feet. 20 miners moved there. 1859: William S. Bodey discovered gold in Mono County, CA, altitude: 8379 feet. 20 miners moved there. 1861: A mill started. 1861: A mill started. 1880: population grew to 10,000 people! 1880: population grew to 10,000 people! 1915: a “ghost town”. 1915: a “ghost town”. 1962: declared a State Park. 200,000 visitors a year can see 110 buildings & artifacts. 1962: declared a State Park. 200,000 visitors a year can see 110 buildings & artifacts. Photographers form communities. Photographers form communities. Per Volquartz (Denmark 1947 – 2011) met and worked with Ansel Adams in Yosemite. Per Volquartz (Denmark 1947 – 2011) met and worked with Ansel Adams in Yosemite. Lars Vinberg (Sweden 1962-), a friend of Volquartz, took these pictures of Bodie in Lars Vinberg (Sweden 1962-), a friend of Volquartz, took these pictures of Bodie in Yosemite 1976 L to R: Kolbrener, Schumacher, Per Volquartz, Ansel Adams 2010 photo by Vinberg shows Volquartz sharing info on the Danish Community in Bodie.

Classroom Community Rules Rules ex: no unkind words ex: no unkind words Boundaries Boundaries ex: stay in classroom ex: stay in classroom Appreciation Appreciation ex: say “thank you” ex: say “thank you” Sharing Sharing ex: share gluesticks ex: share gluesticks

Henry Mancini ( ): Henry Mancini ( ): Parents moved to USA from Italy. Parents moved to USA from Italy. Mancini became a famous music composer. Mancini became a famous music composer. Mancini’s music is used in TV and movies. Mancini’s music is used in TV and movies. Bobby McFerrin: Bobby McFerrin: Born in Manhattan, NY 1950 Born in Manhattan, NY 1950 His parents were both singers. His parents were both singers. He uses his voice & hands to make music. He uses his voice & hands to make music. He has won 10 Grammy Awards! He has won 10 Grammy Awards! Music: “Mancini” and “McFerrin” “Listening to Bobby McFerrin sing may be hazardous to your preconceptions. Side effects may include unparalleled joy, a new perspective on creativity, rejection of the predictable, and a sudden, irreversible urge to lead a more spontaneous existence.” 04:25 03:12

VISUAL ART: Abstract vs. Realistic

PHOTOGRAPHY: Realistic L->R Ansel Adams “Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite, CA” Ansel Adams “Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite, CA” Per Volquartz “Tree at Mono Lake, CA” Per Volquartz “Tree at Mono Lake, CA” Vicky Richardson “Foggy View, Walnut Creek, CA” Vicky Richardson “Foggy View, Walnut Creek, CA”

Vicky Richardson (Guatemala ) is a designer, sculptor, and photographer living in California. Vicky Richardson (Guatemala ) is a designer, sculptor, and photographer living in California. Some of her photos are realistic. These are abstract. Can you tell what they are? Some of her photos are realistic. These are abstract. Can you tell what they are? PHOTOGRAPHY: Abstract

Elizabeth Robinette Tyndall paints scenes from around California. Elizabeth Robinette Tyndall paints scenes from around California. Some are so realistic they look like photos. Colors and textures make some a little abstract. Some are so realistic they look like photos. Colors and textures make some a little abstract. Tyndall wants to protect & preserve the California Delta. She hopes her art can create awareness to preserve the beauty of these special places. Tyndall wants to protect & preserve the California Delta. She hopes her art can create awareness to preserve the beauty of these special places. PAINTING California Her whale tail painting is on license plates!

Angela Merrill “Our Home, 2009” Angela Merrill “Our Home, 2009” Andrew Merrill “The Red Circle, 2012” Andrew Merrill “The Red Circle, 2012” PAINTING: more abstract

MIND your MINUTE Leave all items in front of you. Leave all items in front of you. Cross your arms. Cross your arms. Rest your mind for 1 minute. Rest your mind for 1 minute. MUSIC Track 6: “Native American Meditation Music”

Craft: Painting Think about what communities you are in: classroom, family, culture, language, hobby, school, neighborhood city, state, country world... Paint your community any way you want. Mix PRIMARY colors to make SECONDARY colors.

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Credits Fun-Arts lessons are written and produced by Monica Merrill Vinberg copyright Fun-Arts lessons are written and produced by Monica Merrill Vinberg copyright Craft plans are written by Christine Krause. Craft plans are written by Christine Krause. Fun-Arts is a non-profit group hoping to share the world’s fine arts treasures with the rightful heirs: all children. Fun-Arts is a non-profit group hoping to share the world’s fine arts treasures with the rightful heirs: all children. Thank you docents: you bring the lessons to life. Thank you docents: you bring the lessons to life. Thank you for permission to use work: Patrick Keough (painter), Spencer Art Museum, Lars Åke Vinberg (photos), Sherri Carter (painter), Ivetta Harte (painter), Elizabeth Robinette Tyndall (painter), Vicky Richardson (photos). Thank you for permission to use work: Patrick Keough (painter), Spencer Art Museum, Lars Åke Vinberg (photos), Sherri Carter (painter), Ivetta Harte (painter), Elizabeth Robinette Tyndall (painter), Vicky Richardson (photos). Fun-Arts art supplies are provided in part by the PTA’s at the schools who use the program. Fun-Arts art supplies are provided in part by the PTA’s at the schools who use the program. All photos in Lesson 3-2 and those noted elsewhere are copyright Lars Åke Vinberg. All photos in Lesson 3-2 and those noted elsewhere are copyright Lars Åke Vinberg. Contact us at Contact us at