The Arizona STEM Acceleration Project
Art that Makes You Move
Art that Makes You Move
A 3rd Grade STEAM Lesson
Megan Collins
November 2023
Notes for Teachers
List of Materials
*These are the colors on the play pad that the sphero will be able to identify.
Art and ISTE Standards
Art standard:
2. Organize and Develop Artistic Ideas and Work
a. Create artwork using a variety of artistic processes, materials, and approaches (e.g., elements and principles of modern art, applying artistic ideas from diverse cultures).
10. Synthesize and Relate Knowledge and Personal Experiences to Make Art
a. Develop a work of art based on observations of surroundings.
Music Standard:
3. Refine and Complete Artistic Work
a. Apply teacher-provided and collaboratively developed criteria to evaluate and revise personal musical ideas
. b. Present the final version of personally or collectively created music to others and explain your creative process.
ISTE :
1.1 Empowered Learner
Students understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations; demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies; and are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies.
1.6 Creative Communicator
Students create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.
Science Standards
3.P2U1.1 Ask questions and investigate the relationship between light, objects, and the human eye.
● An object can be seen when light reflected from its surface enters the eyes; the color people see
depends on the color of the available light sources as well as the properties of the surface.
3.P2U1.2 Plan and carry out an investigation to explore how sound waves affect objects at varying
distances.
● Waves of the same type can differ in amplitude (height of the wave) and wavelength (spacing
between wave peaks).
● Sound comes from things that vibrate and can be detected at a distance from the source because the
air or other material around is made to vibrate. Sounds are heard when the vibrations in the air enter
our ears.
Objective(s):
Today we will use our understanding of movement, line and color to create our own Keith Haring inspired painting.
Today we will explore new technology and how it applies to our understanding of sound waves and the eyes ability to see color.
Today we will work with a peer to create a musical composition from our painting to share with the class.
Agenda (5- 6 class periods 45 minutes each)
Keith Haring slide (1 or 2 classes)
Students explore with the sphero Specdrum app and tech. (Only one class)
Students then work with a peer to create a musical number by touching their Keith Haring painting. The students can help each other refine and change their music. (1 class per child so peer can help and give feedback) 2 classes
Students present their musical art to the class. ( 1 - 2 days depending upon class size)
Keith Haring
American Pop artist
Born 1958 - 1990
“The Dance” 1992
- what do we notice about the lines in thai painting?
-What do the lines around the figures represent?
-What do we notice about the colors in this painting?
Light and Sound waves with Sphero Specdrum!
An object can be seen when light reflected from its surface enters the eyes; the color people see
depends on the color of the available light sources as well as the properties of the surface.
Light:
Sound:
Sound comes from things that vibrate and can be detected at a distance from the source because the
air or other material around is made to vibrate. Sounds are heard when the vibrations in the air enter
our ears.
Assessment
Students will present their song for their artwork.
After show:
Differentiation
Some students might need to work with the teacher in a small group.
Some classes might need to be limited down to only one or two instruments to allow more focus.
Remediation
Extension/Enrichment
Students who are successful right way might want to record their own sounds to add to their painting.
Students might want to coordinate with their peer to play their paintings together.