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6th Grade Scope and Sequence
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Course Description
6th grade students will explore how artists make meaning and how they can create personal meaning across varying contexts and media. Through research, experimentation, innovation, collaboration, reflection, revision, and presentation, students will identify how art reflects varying time periods, traditions, resources, personal ideas, and cultural values. Students will respond to and create works of art that emphasize the elements of art of line, shape, color, form, space, value, and texture, as well as principles of design that include movement, unity, proportion, balance, pattern, and contrast. Students will explore diverse concepts such as narrative photography, Freedom Quilts, profound and mundane narratives, personal symbols, ceramic bells, mandalas, and microscopic objects. They will interpret artwork across a variety of criteria and analyze artwork for context, subject matter, ideas, and mood. Students will present their artwork, curate artworks, explain their artistic decisions in writing and in critiques, offer constructive criticism to peers, and thoughtfully revise their works in response to in-progress critiques.
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TEKS:
(1) Foundations: observation and perception. The student develops and expands visual literacy skills using critical thinking, imagination, and the senses to observe and explore the world by learning about, understanding, and applying the elements of art, principles of design, and expressive qualities. The student uses what the student sees, knows, and has experienced as sources for examining, understanding, and creating original artworks. The student is expected to:
(A) identify and illustrate concepts from direct observation, original sources, personal experiences, and communities such as family, school, cultural, local, regional, national, and international;
(B) understand and apply the elements of art, including line, shape, color, texture, form, space, and value, as the fundamentals of art in personal artworks using art vocabulary appropriately;
(C) understand and apply the principles of design, including emphasis, repetition/pattern, movement/rhythm, contrast/variety, balance, proportion, and unity, in personal artworks using art vocabulary appropriately; and
(D) discuss the expressive properties of artworks such as appropriation, meaning, narrative, message, and symbol using art vocabulary accurately.
(2) Creative expression. The student communicates ideas through original artworks using a variety of media with appropriate skills. The student expresses thoughts and ideas creatively while challenging the imagination, fostering reflective thinking, and developing disciplined effort and progressive problem-solving skills. The student is expected to:
(A) create original artworks based on direct observations, original sources, personal experiences, and the community;
(B) apply the art-making process to solve problems and generate design solutions; and
(C) produce artworks, including drawings, paintings, prints, sculptures/modeled forms, ceramics, fiber art, photographic imagery, and digital art and media, using a variety of materials.
(3) Historical and cultural relevance. The student demonstrates an understanding of art history and culture by analyzing artistic styles, historical periods, and a variety of cultures. The student develops global awareness and respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. The
student is expected to:
(A) identify the influence of historical and political events in artworks;
(B) identify examples of art that convey universal themes such as beliefs, cultural narrative, life cycles, the passage of time, identity, conflict, and cooperation;
(C) explain the relationships that exist between societies and their art and architecture; and
(D) explore career and avocational opportunities in art such as various design, museum, and fine arts fields.
(4) Critical evaluation and response. The student responds to and analyzes artworks of self and others, contributing to the development of the lifelong skills of making informed judgments and reasoned evaluations. The student is expected to:
(A) create written or oral responses to artwork using appropriate art vocabulary;
(B) analyze original artworks using a method of critique such as describing the artwork, analyzing the way it is organized, interpreting the artist's intention, and evaluating the success of the artwork;
(C) develop a portfolio;
(D) investigate and explore original artworks in a variety of venues outside of the classroom such as museums, galleries, or community art; and
(E) understand and demonstrate proper exhibition etiquette.
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Unit 1 - Investigating Meaning Through PrintmakingCycle 1:August 14
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TEKS: MS1.1A, MS1.1B, MS1.1C, MS1.1D, MS1.2A, MS1.2C, MS1.3B, MS1.3C, MS1.4A, MS1.4B

Content Objective: Students will practice creativity and innovative thinking while developing printmaking skills and techniques.

Language Objective: Students will apply their knowledge to imagine, plan, and create original prints using three unique inspirations: found objects, storytelling, and Adinkra cloth from Ghana.

***First lessons should contain "ice breaker", rules and procedures, and something focused on jumpstarting the elements of art vocabulary.***
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First Few days ideas:
Jen Stark removable mural
Mixed media feathers for an eagle mural
Mini Journals for EOA/POD
Squash books/Explosion books
Papier-Mâché Letters
Would be a good time to start the structure of how you are going to deliver vocabulary, an art movement, an artist, a medium. Testing will come up quickly so we need to start a standard of how they are learning and how they are going to retain ne information.

Art of Education Lessons After intro lesson:
Found Object Cityscape Printing
Flexible Foam Storyprints
Adinkra Banner
Media Focus:
Printmaking

First few days can be observing or intro ducing the different mediums.

Art Movements:


Artists should be already in the lesson but you are welcome to add more to broaden understanding.		Vocabulary: Elements of Art and Principles of Design
• Balance
• Pattern
• Texture
Basic Printmaking Vocabulary
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Additional Resources:
Thumbnail Sketches
Illustrated Story Planner
Symbol and Pattern Planning
Mind Point Meaning Making		Important Dates:
Aug 14 - First Day of School
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Sub Plans:
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Unit 2 - Hispanic Heritage Month ArtCycle 1: Midcycle - September 19th
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TEKS: MS1.1A, MS1.1B, MS1.1C, MS1.1D, MS1.2A, MS1.2B, MS1.2C, MS1. 3B, MS1.3C, MS1.D MS1.4A, MS1.4C

Content Objective: Students will express the thoughts and ideas creatively while challenging the imagination and developing disciplined effort and progressive problem - solving skills.

Language Objective: Students will apply their knowledge to create original artworks including drawing, prints, sculptures, fiber art, using variety of materials that reflects on their direct observations and personal experiences and the community.
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Art of Education Lessons:
Cubist Animals
Place Poster Painting

Dick Blick Lesson
Paper Molas

Artists to consider
Romero Britto

Other lessons:
Papel Picado
Media Focus:
drawing, prints, sculptures, fiber art, mixed Media		Vocabulary: Elements of Art and Principles of Design
The Principles of Design
The Elements of Art
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Additional Resources:
Important Dates:
Sept 1 - Labor Day (No School)
Sept 19 - Last Day of Cycle 1

****Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 15 - Oct 15) Displays need to be up before September 15.
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Sub Plans:
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Unit 3 - Exploring Form and FunctionCycle 2: September 23
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TEKS: MS1.1B, MS1.1C, MS1.1D, MS1.2C, MS1.3B, MS1.3D, MS1.4A

Content Objective: Students will explore how artists investigate new materials, methods, and applications for works of art and design. Students will observe that materials have both form and function

Language Objective: Students will apply their understanding by creating mixed media artworks.
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Art of Education Lessons:
Game Board Instruction
Upcycled Pattern Clothing
Welcome to the Gift Shop 		Media Focus:
Mixed Media		Vocabulary: Elements of Art and Principles of Design
• Balance
• Pattern
• Texture
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Additional Resources:
Coding and Board Games
Ideas for Textile Design
Exploring Digital Art Exhibits 		Important Dates:
Sept 23 - Beginning of Cycle 2
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Sub Plans:
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Unit 4 - Refining Designs and MeaningCycle 2: mid cycle
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TEKS: MS1.1A, MS1.1B, MS1.1C, MS1.2A, MS1.2C, MS1.3B, MS1.4B

Content Objective: Students will explore how artists use the principles of art to create meaningful designs. Students will understand the importance of developing, refining, and revising during the design process

Language Objective: Students will apply their understanding to create individual and collaborative quilt designs as they examine how history and culture play a role in artmaking.
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Art of Education Lessons:
Collaborative Quilt
Principles of Art Quilt Squares 		Media Focus:
• Collage
• Fibers		Vocabulary: Elements of Art and Principles of Design
• Balance
• Pattern
The Principles of Design
The Elements of Art
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Additional Resources:
Freedom Quilts
Quilt Pattern Planning 		Important Dates:
Oct 13-14 - Fall Break For Students
Oct 14 - Conferences
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Sub Plans:
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Unit 5 - Veterans Day ArtCycle 2/3 October 28 - November 7
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TEKS: MS1.1A, MS1.1B, MS1.1D, MS1.3A, MS1.3B

Content Objective: Students will create patriotic art to honor our veterans by exploring other artists and art forms that carry the patriotic theme

Language Objective: Students will apply their understanding of representating American narratives to honor Veteran's Day.
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Art of Education Lessons:

Other Lesson Ideas:
Romero Britto Statue of liberty
Optical Illusion waving flag		Media Focus:Vocabulary: Elements of Art and Principles of Design
The Principles of Design
The Elements of Art
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Additional Resources:
Important Dates:
Oct 30 - end of cycle 2
Oct 31 - Cycle 2 Data Day (No Students)
Nov 3 - Start of Cycle 3
***Veterans day art display needs to be up before Nov 11.
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Sub Plans:
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Unit 6 - Presenting with PurposeCycle 3: Midcycle
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TEKS: MS1.1B, MS1.1C, MS1.2A, MS1.3A, MS1.3D, MS1.4A, MS1.4D,MS1.4E

Content Objective: Students will analyze how artists and museums evaluate work for a collection or presentation and how the preservation and presentation of artwork can vary based on the media used

Language Objective: Students will apply their understanding by creating two works of art for presentation and explore how art museums create exhibitions with the needs of the viewer in mind.
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Art of Education Lessons:
From Virtual to Concrete
Digital Watercolor Flowers - Can Use Google Drawing
Barbara’s Story Photos 		Media Focus:
• Digital
• Photography		Vocabulary: Elements of Art and Principles of Design
• Balance
• Movement
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Digital Suprematist Designs

Other Lessons

Cartoon digital Portrait
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Additional Resources:
Preparing Exhibition Narratives
Flowers in Art History
Barbara Kruger Positive Phrases Worksheet
Important Dates:
Nov 11 - Veterans Day
Nov 24-28 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)
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What is Suprematism?
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Sub Plans:
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Unit 7 - Choice Unit - Multicultural Celebrations(holiday)/Lunar New Year Head Start/Reteach a UnitCycle 3: Midcycle - December 18
**Since we have our conferences in January this year, I highly suggest working on your Lunar New Year assignments early.
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Purpose of this unit is to provide you with the flexibility to assess your fall semester and choose what needs to be accommodated for your students. Do you need time to finish projects? Do you need to reteach a unit? Do you need a head start on Lunar New Year? Are you ahead and need Holiday lessons? Please use this opportunity to best suit your student's success. Skills to consider to even make a focus on techniques. EX: drawing and shading forms, drawing textures, understanding positive and negative space, and so forth.

TEKS: MS1.1A, MS1.1B, MS1.2B MS1.2C, MS1.3B

Content Objective: Students will create use observations to create celebratory imagery seen through the winter season.

Language Objective: Students will apply their understanding by making paintings, drawings, sculture, or mixed media artworks that represent the celebrations or imagery that is seen during the winter season.
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Art of Education Lessons:

Other Lessons or inspiration
Holiday Homes- could incorporate 1 point perspective for the inside fold outs
Ornament collage - could use watercolors or pastels.
Tie dye snowflakes
Winter landscpes around the world
Airdry clay ornaments
Perspective Gingerbread House		Media Focus:Vocabulary: Elements of Art and Principles of Design
The Principles of Design
The Elements of Art
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Additional Resources:
Silent Night Sheet Music		Important Dates:
Dec 18 - Last day of cycle and Semester 1
Dec 19 - Data day no students
Dec 22 - Jan 8 - Winter Break
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Sub Plans:
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Unit 8 - Lunar New YearCycle 4: January 8
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TEKS: MS1.1A, MS1.1B, MS1.1C, MS1.1D, MS1.2A, MS1.2B, MS1.2C, MS1. 3B, MS1.3C, MS1.D MS1.4A, MS1.4C

Content Objective: Students will express the thoughts and ideas creatively while challenging the imagination and developing disciplined effort and progressive problem - solving skills while creating a cultural work of art for the Lunar New Year.

Language Objective: Students will apply their knowledge to create original artworks including drawing, prints, sculptures, fiber art, using variety of materials that reflects on their direct observations and personal experiences and the community.
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Art of Education Lessons:
Hatching Line Dragons

Other Lessons
3D Paper Koi/carp		Media Focus:
Vocabulary: Elements of Art and Principles of Design

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Additional Resources:
Important Dates:
Jan 5 - Teacher Work Day
Jan 6 - Houston campus PD/ DFW conference PD
Jan 7 - DFW campus PD/ Houston conference PD
Jan 8 - First day of Cycle 4
Jan 29 - No School
***Lunar New Year Celebration typically at the beginning of February but each campus is different. Make sure you are making the correct campus level communication on celebrations.
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Sub Plans:
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Unit 9 - Black History MonthCycle 4: Mid Cycle
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TEKS: MS1.1A, MS1.1B, MS1.1C, MS1.1D, MS1.2A, MS1.2B, MS1.2C, MS1. 3B, MS1.3C, MS1.D MS1.4A, MS1.4C

Content Objective: Students will observe artists past and present of the black and African communities to create works of art providing their own relationship to the theme of the artists evaluated.

Language Objective: Students will apply their understanding of black and African art to create original artworks including drawing, prints, sculptures, fiber, and painting that reflects the observations and personal reflections/experiences of the BHM community.
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Art of Education Lessons:
Cut paper and carrie Mae Weems
Collage in Perspective

Other Artists:
Jacob Lawrence
Charles McGee
Clementine Hunter		Media Focus:
drawing, prints, sculptures, fiber, mixed media, and painting 		Vocabulary: Elements of Art and Principles of Design
The Principles of Design
The Elements of Art
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Additional Resources:Important Dates:
Jan 19 - No School
***Black History Month Celebrations typically during February.
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Sub Plans:
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Unit 10 - Collaged PerceptionsCycle 4: Midcycle - February 13
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TEKS: MS1.1A, MS1.1B, MS1.1C, MS1.2A, MS1.2B, MS1.2C, MS1.3D, MS1.4A, MS1.4B


Content Objective: Students will analyze ways in which artwork is a response and reflection of the time and place of the artist.

Language Objective: Students will use collage techniques to apply their understanding of their personal context inspired by the work of Carrie Mae Weems and Romare Bearden.
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Art of Education Lessons:
Cut Paper and Carrie Mae Weems
Collage in Perspective
Opposite Ends Collage 		Media Focus:
Collage		Vocabulary: Elements of Art and Principles of Design
• Shape
• Line
• Contrast
Basic Collage Vocabulary
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Additional Resources:
Profound and Mundane Planning Sheet
Collage in Perspective: Planning
Mind Mapping 		Important Dates:
Feb 13 - last day of cycle 4
Feb 16 - Data Day
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Sub Plans:
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Unit 11- Synthesizing IdentityCycle 5: February 17
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TEKS: MS1.1A, MS1.2A, MS1.2A, MS1.2B, MS1.3A, MS1.3D

Content Objective: Students will brainstorm and consider how to synthesize their ideas into unique works of art. Students will further explore personal ideas and dreams inspired by Surrealism to create a unique work of art.

Language Objective: Students will apply their understanding by creating a gallery space that represents individual identity by examining the role of a curator in a museum. Students will further explore personal ideas and dreams inspired by Surrealism to create
a unique work of art.
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Art of Education Lessons:
All About Me Exhibit
Dream Drawing 		Media Focus:
Drawing (markers, colored pencils)		Vocabulary:
Vocabulary: Elements of Art and Principles of Design
• Color
• Space
Basic Drawing Vocabulary
Perspective Vocabulary
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Additional Resources:
All About Me Survey
Dream Brainstorm 		Important Dates:
Mar 9-13 - Houston Area Spring Break
Mar 16-20 - Dallas Area Spring Break
***Black History Month Celebrations typically during February.
***Spring Competition typically at end of March/Beg. of April
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Sub Plans:
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Unit 12 - Evaluating Emotions and IdentityCycle 5: Midcycle
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TEKS: MS1.1A, MS1.2A, MS1.2B, MS1.3B, MS1.3D, MS1.4A, MS1.4B

Content Objective: Students will explore and interpret the ways artists create personal, empowering, and unique meaning in their work

Language Objective: Students will create a sculpture that explores scale and another sculpture that represents personal identity inspired by the artists Claes Oldenburg and Pamela Sunday.
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Art of Education Lessons:
Micro to Macro
The Identity Stone
Other Lessons:
Wire Portrait Sculpture		Media Focus:
Sculpture		Vocabulary: Elements of Art and Principles of Design
• Proportion
• Form
Basic Sculpture Vocabulary
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Additional Resources:
Observing Through a Microscope
Symbols and Sculptures 		Important Dates:
Apr 2 - Last day of cycle 5
Apr 3 - bad weather day/data day?
***Spring Competition typically at end of March/Beg. of April
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Sub Plans:
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Unit 13 - Choice Unit- International Art/Move ahead/Reteaching a UnitCycle 6: April 6
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Purpose of this unit is to provide you with the flexibility to assess your spring semester so far and choose what needs to be accommodated for your students. Do you need time to finish projects? Do you need to reteach a unit? Do you need a head start on the next unit? Please use this opportunity to best suit your student's success.

TEKS: MS1.1A, MS1.1B, MS1.2A, MS1.2B, MS1.2C, MS1.3B

Content Objective: Students will observe and evaluate international cultures to create original works of art

Language Objective: Students will apply their understanding by using drawing, painting, sculpture, fibers, mixed media to represent a focused international imagery.
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Art of Education Lessons:
Community Skylines
Community Collagraph Mural
Paint Swatch Architecture
Time-Warp Perspective		Media Focus:Vocabulary: Elements of Art and Principles of Design
The Principles of Design
The Elements of Art
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Additional Resources:Important Dates:
Apr 18 - Bad Weather Day (No School)
***International Festivals typically end of April/beg. of May
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Sub Plans:
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Unit 14 - Finding Function with CeramicsCycle 6: Midcycle
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TEKS: MS1.1B, MS1.1C, MS1.1D, MS1.2A, MS1.2C, MS1.4A, MA1.4B
Content Objective: Students will examine the purpose and process of evaluating works of art based on functionality

Language Objective: Students will create and evaluate a functional ceramic planter and bell inspired by the artist Stella Baggott.
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Art of Education Lessons:
Planter Portraits
Building a Bell Replace
Trinket Treasure Dish - Use your judgement to incorporate the lesson for your students depending on their skill levels		Media Focus:
(sub for Air Dry Clay)
Ceramics
Vocabulary: Elements of Art and Principles of Design
• Form
• Shape
Basic Sculpture Vocabulary
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Additional Resources:
Portrait Bust Design
Diagram of a Bell
Important Dates:
****International festival typically sometim during this time period.
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Sub Plans:
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Unit 15 - Connecting to CultureCycle 6: Midcycle - May 21
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TEKS: MS1.1B, MS1.2A, MS1.2C, MS1.3A, MS1.4B

Content Objective: Students will consider how art reflects the time, culture, and tradition during which it is made.

Language Objective: Students will apply their understanding by creating paintings influenced by two different time periods and cultures inspired by mindfulness, Cubism, and nature.
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Art of Education Lessons:
Watercolor Mandala
Cubist Animals

Other lesson:
Tree of Life Acrylic Painting Lesson		Media Focus:
• Drawing (markers)
• Painting (watercolor)		Vocabulary: Elements of Art and Principles of Design
• Unity
• Line
Basic Drawing Vocabulary

Basic Painting Vocabulary
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Additional Resources:
Basic Watercolor Techniques
What is Cubism? 		Important Dates:
May 21 - Last Day of School
May 22 - Cycle 6 Data Day/ Bad Weather Day #2
May 25 - Memorial Day
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Sub Plans:
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