Animal Colors & Shapes 1 st grade 4 sessions

Objectives Understand that animals come in different colors and shapes Describe the purposes of color in the animal world Use different colors and shapes to create pictures of animals

After watching the video, ask students to share examples of shapes and lines they have seen – What body part of most animals is circular? What animals have triangles? What animals have rhomboids? Watch 16 minute Discovery Education video, “Animal Colors and Shapes”, to introduce common colors and shapes in nature Discuss some of the purposes of color in the animal world – How do some animals use color to stay hidden? Why are some snakes brightly colored? Day 1:

Day 2 & 3: Students chose from a variety of selected online images of animals Students may use crayons to add line details to the animal and/or habitat for the animal They will use their chosen animal to create a collage using shapes and colors they see in the picture

Day 4: Students complete animal collages Students fill out a self-evaluation form Students share their art work with the class – Talk about the shapes they used. Discuss the colors of the animals. Ask about the animals’ habitats. Does the color of the animal help it blend into its habitat? I used different shapes to make my animal. My animal has a habitat. My work is creative. My work is neat. Great!OkayNot so good Name ____________________________ Animal Shapes & Colors

Rubric I used different shapes to make my animal. My animal has a habitat. My work is creative. My work is neat. Great!OkayNot so good Name ____________________________ Animal Shapes & Colors