Fourth Grade: Geometric Design

This unit was actually from a few weeks ago but I'm late posting.  It's one of my favorites!  The students were learning about geometric shapes and forms at the time so it worked out great!

Op Art: shape

We started with black and white "Op Art" designs made by drawing either geometric or organic shapes and then cutting through them with lines.  The newly created shapes are then filled in with an alternating black and white "checkerboard" pattern. This project isn't hard but it requires patience, attention and neatness.  Generally students will either love it or hate it depending on their personalities.  It's best to start small and keep the design simple before trying to make a complicated design.

Newspaper Sculpture: Form

The previous project focused on shape.  Now we were ready to explore form.  The class spent the first day learning how to make tight sturdy tubes with newspaper, chopsticks and masking tape that would be used to create their geometric sculptures.

  
 




















 The next week we discussed geometric forms and joining techniques that would make their sculptures more sturdy.  In order to be successful they had to think like an artist and an engineer.

Slideshow Overview of My Earl Warren Elementary Student's Artwork 2012

Here's a slideshow overview of the projects my Earl Warren Elementary School students just finished.  Each classroom received 4 lessons.  The classes ranged from Kindergarten to Sixth grade.  Take a few minutes and check it out.  They did some awesome work.  I am so proud of them!

Fourth Grade Geometric Collage

This project was a continuation of a unit on Geometry.  The students were given pre-cut circles, squares and rectangles.  The shapes were black, white and greys so we could focus on value and contrast.  The students were encouraged to use their imaginations to create works of art using only these shapes.

Third/Fourth Grade Abstract Geometric Design

The third/fourth grade class also worked on abstract geometric designs

Fourth Grade Op Art

Finishing up at Earl Warren.  I can't believe there is only one week left to teach!  I haven't had time to post much of the older students work.  Here are some of the projects we've been working on.

The Fourth Graders focused on geometric shapes and forms.  Our first project was black and white Op art inspired designs.