Lesson 1

Landscapes of Utah

Grade Level:
4th Grade

Objectives:
The students will create landscapes found in Utah using construction paper to make a collage that represents their favorite places in Utah.

The students will demonstrate knowledge of how to create the illusion of perspective in their collage by utilizing techniques such as overlapping, size, and vanishing points to depict the various landscapes found in Utah.

Materials Needed:
·         Construction paper (or magazines)
·         Scissors
·         Glue (sticks are preferable)
·         Reference photos of Utah’s landscapes

Procedure:
·         Review the landscapes of Utah
·         Talk about creating perspective using overlapping, size, and vanishing points
·         Demonstrate or give examples of how to use overlapping, size, and vanishing points
·         Explain the task of creating landscapes by demonstrating choosing paper, cutting shapes, and placing shapes on background.
·         Review safety with regards to scissors and glue
·         Have the children select a landscape that they want to create
·         Have the children select the paper they wish to use, reminding them to not waste any
·         Hand out scissors and glue sticks
·         Allow the children to work on their landscapes, walking around and helping as needed

Assessment:
·         Did the student use overlapping to show perspective?
·         Did the student use size to show perspective?
·         Did the student create a landscape that could be found in Utah?

Integration:
During this lesson you could also talk about what animals are found in the landscapes the children will be depicting.
Along with animals, you may discuss climate, seasons, and the people found in those areas.

Vocabulary:

Landscape, overlapping, vanishing point, perspective, horizon line, layers

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