Ms Courtney's Class

G2 Art-Unit 2- Nature and Architecture We observed shapes in architecture and shapes in nature.  We investigated the functions (purposes) of nature and architecture.  We used our imaginations and feedback from friends or family to draw and build architecture inspired by nature.  Here is my artwork: G2 Art- Unit 3- Finding and Making Meaning in Abstract Art We found shapes, colors and lines in abstract artworks.  We discussed our experiences and emotions connected to the colors, lines and shapes.  We used this to guess the meaning of abstract artworks.  We sorted abstract artworks to explore how some are “a little abstract, very abstract or not abstract”.  We also made abstract artworks about ourselves for others to interpret.

G2 Art-Unit 2- Nature and Architecture We observed shapes in architecture and shapes in nature.  We investigated the functions (purposes) of nature and architecture.  We used our imaginations and feedback from friends or family to draw and build architecture inspired by nature.  Here is my artwork: G2 Art- Unit 3- Finding and Making Meaning in Abstract Art We found shapes, colors and lines in abstract artworks.  We discussed our experiences and emotions connected to the colors, lines and shapes.  We used this to guess the meaning of abstract artworks.  We sorted abstract artworks to explore how some are “a little abstract, very abstract or not abstract”.  We also made abstract artworks about ourselves for others to interpret.

Art- G2-Unit 2- Nature and Architecture We observed shapes in architecture and shapes in nature.  We investigated the functions (purposes) of nature and architecture.  We used our imaginations and feedback from friends or family to draw and build architecture inspired by nature.  Here is my artwork: Art- G2- Unit 3- Finding and Making Meaning in Abstract Art We found shapes, colors and lines in abstract artworks.  We discussed our experiences and emotions connected to the colors, lines and shapes.  We used this to guess the meaning of abstract artworks.  We sorted abstract artworks to explore how some are “a little abstract, very abstract or not abstract”.  We also made abstract artworks about ourselves for others to interpret.

This week we were very lucky to attend the Grade 5 PYP Exhibition. On Wednesday morning the students went to the Black Box Theatre and watched some excellent dance, songs and plays as well as looking at art work, sculpture, and a documentary. The Grade 2 students left feeling inspired and had some excellent questions about some of the issues mentioned at the Exhibition. The Grade 10 students have been busy creating a play to show the Grade 2 students. On Friday morning we had the opportunity to view the play. The play was excellent! Afterwards the Grade 2 students provided the Grade 10's with some good feedback. In the classroom we started preparing for the Student Led Conferences. The students are working hard to ensure you will get to see what they have been learning this semester. Student Led Conferences are an excellent opportunity to come into the classroom and spend time with your child and discuss their learning. The Conferences are next Friday 1st April. The times...

After our visit to the playground last week the students each created a drawing on A3 paper of their visit. They draw the equipment they played on, what they did and which simple machines they saw and used. We then transferred these on to a green screen and the students presented their work. Reflection is important in students learning, it helps to process their thoughts, develop new ideas and questions and deepen their understandings.