6th Grade Paper Mosaics:

Sixth Graders learn about the first element of design--line, and create cityscapes using a variety of types of lines: First, students outlined shapes of buildings, etc., then filled in each shape with a variety of lines. Lines were repeated to create patterns.

Sixth graders learn about Latin American Calaveras and create block prints using Styrofoam sheets, learn about ancient Egyptians and create sarcophagi out of styrofoam modeling clay; learn about ancient Greek vases and Roman columns (in collaboration with social studies teacher) and create and decorate paper mache Greek vases, learn about value in drawing and draw a Greek column composition; learn how to create drawings using the grid method and about Catholic Icons and draw and watercolor paint Christ Pantocrator icons, and draw the façade of a Medieval castle. These projects satisfied the following Diocesan standards: Strand 1, C-1, PO-a (line in art), b, (color in art), and d, (form in art) ; C-2, PO-a, b, c, d, e, f; C-3, PO-1 (drawing), PO-2 (painting). Also, Strand 2, R-1, (understand and appreciate the place of art as it reflects our Catholic beliefs) and Strand 3, E-1, PO-a (explore relevancy to Catholic faith). C-5, PO-a, PO-b (safety and care of art materials); Strand 2, R-1 (understand place of art in historical and cultural context).

Sarcophagi (Ancient Egyptian Mummy Cases)

In connection with the 6th Graders' study of Greek Mythology, students are making Greek vases. Students learned about different styles of vases and that they were used for various purposes and decorated with pictures of people of the day and things they did. Students made up a Greek god, wrote a story about it, and illustrated their story on their vases.