The "National Archives Experience: Digital Vaults" is a site that features digital items (mostly created or associated with the federal government) from the National Archives' extensive collection relating to United States history. The site provides interactive exercises and a tool to create posters, as well as slideshows with audio, captions, and multiple images.

Negative Space Tree Drawing A Copyrighted Activity Re-Posted with Permission from Cheryl Trowbridg ewww.teachkidsart.net
Objectives:The participants will:
1.Use the art elements of line, color and negative and positive space to create art
2.Use nature as the inspiration for their art Audience: Cheryl works with children and they were the focus for her in creating this lesson but this activity could be used with all ages. This is a perfect project for winter or early spring before trees have budded and leafed out.

Art ClubBy: Elizabeth Griggs - University of Nebraska-Lincoln Copyright 2018 by Elizabeth Griggs under Creative Commons Non-commercial License. Individuals and organizations may copy, reproduce, distribute, and perform this work and alter or remix this work for non-commercial purposes onlyNEBRASKA HONORS PROGRAM CLC EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITY CLUBS INFORMATION SHEET:Name of Club: Art Club Age/Grade Level: K-5 Number of Attendees: (ideal number) 10 Goal of the Club: (learning objectives/outcomes) The goal of this art club is to introduce students to various painting techniques. Resources: (Information for club provided by) Information for my club was obtained from my previous experience at an art studio. Content Areas: (check all that apply) ☒ Arts (Visual, Music, Theater & Performance) ☐ Literacy ☐ STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) ☐ Social Studies ☐ Wellness (Physical Education, Health, Nutrition & Character Education) Outputs or final products: (Does the club have a final product/project to showcase to community?) The final products included many paintings, including a grass landscape, watercolor paintings, an abstract piece and a Halloween inspired piece created by the attendees. Introducing your Club/Activities: This club is designed for those students who enjoy being creative and learning various painting techniques. General Directions: Have fun and allow students to use their creativity to paint works of art. Be flexible as students will put their own spin on the planned projects. Tips/Tricks: Students enjoyed having free time to paint whatever they wanted. It is most successful when few instructions were given, and students got to decide what to add to the paintings. It is recommended that the club is carried out by two or more leaders.

" Still photography, a practice and form of expression that has worked its way into every facet of social life and every culture in the world, is considered here from the perspectives of history and social science. We will discuss the uses and functions of pictures; how they are to be understood and interpreted; whether they have clear-cut content and meanings; how they shape and are shaped by politics, economics, and social life."

SPARK goes behind the scenes with two conservators with the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco to get a glimpse into their painstaking work restoring and preserving treasures of the art world. This Educator Guide addresses the scientific and artistic issues of preserving and conserving works of art.

“Rapper” ArtCollect and recycle product wrappers for a “green” art project worthy of good-citizen attention! Students save and trade wrappers to make a collage paper background. Then the background is combined with an introductory printmaking process to create a graphic design.Students choose words and phrases related to their “rapper” collage and cut them from thin foam to create a print plate. Cut-out letters are simply turned backwards onto the plate — no intricate reverse carving into linoleum. “Rapper” Art is an easy process for making posters, book covers and signs in multiples.Grade Levels K-6Note: Instructions and materials based on a class of 25 students. Adjust as needed.

Resist Painting A Lesson Developed by Anna AlcaldeObjectives: 1. To learn about the art method of resist2. To create a painting using the art resist method3. To use the art elements of line, color and negative and positive space to create art and manipulate art materialsAudiences:This lesson would be appropriate for all ages—children to senior citizens.

This lesson will focus on web page planning, basic design, and layout of uploading images to web pages created by the student. Drawing material (colored paper, pencils, glue scissors) will be available for students wishing to create original artwork to upload.

Self Portrait CollageA Lesson Submitted by Marilyn Stadler and Cathy HarringtonWith a link to the Copyrighted Dick Blick Lesson Plan “Changing Faces”www.dickblick.comObjectives: The participants will:1. Build upon the concept of creating simple collages2. Reflect upon themselves—their strengths, weaknesses, talents, etc.3. Use clippings of words and other materials or images to create a self-portrait4. Share insights about the art created with othersAudience:This lesson would be suitable for upper elementary ages to senior citizens.

Day 3 of the #STANuary Lee 2019 drawing challenge, honoring Stan Lee by drawing a Marvel character every day in January. Day 3 is Black Widow, and I chose to draw her in the style of Archie Comics.

Sumo Paint is a free online paint program and image editor similar to Photoshop. In this task, students will paint a simple picture while learning what various tools are and how to use them.

This article describes ways to supplement a science unit on the water cycle with the book Water Dance by Thomas Locker. Ideas for art, writing, poetry, and creative movement are included.

Art inspires students to do well in and out of the classroom. Students that have art may stay in school, be more motivated, have a positive attitude, and it may improve academic performance. Students will “tour” the free website of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and learn about art from around the world.