• DIFFERENT MEDIA •

By using different media which consisted of different drawing tools and different background, I found my creativity was sparked. I think that this process would also be beneficial to students of all ages.

EXTENSION ACTIVITY:

I would consider having students use multiple drawing media on a single Visual Arts project and then journal about what they liked about each media and where each could be used it in the future. This summary could be affixed to the back of the project or in an "Art Journal."

• ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES •

The red bush found in our pasture is an example of an ORGANIC SHAPE.

Our pool balls demonstrate depth within a photograph. This is known as SPACE.

Our four plastic plates show the use of COLOR in a picture.

The blue and white tin Ford signs displayed in this image are an example of UNITY.

Last, our faucet is a display of MOTION in photographic form. The water is moving while the rest of the picture is stationary.

EXTENSION ACTIVITY:
Students to find examples of each of these elements and principles in catalogs. Using the pictures they would then create a collage on a piece of poster board and present it to the class.

• INTRODUCTION PROJECT •

As an introduction project have each student trace their foot print(s). Using whatever resources they can imagine they must add to their footprint details that help to describe who they are and what they like. I have included a picture of mine. There are many details on my foot print. They include:

• Shape "L"- My first initial.
• Red & Blue- Represent my sons names that start with "B" (Blue) and "R" (Red)
• Pine Branches- The Rocky Mountains where I spent most of my childhood in Colorado and they became one of my favorite places of solace.
• Cotton- Snow is something that I have loved since I was very young. Still to this day, Winter is my favorite season and I LOVE to snowmobile with my family.
• Book Print- I have always loved reading and try to read all different types of genres. Historical fiction is my favorite!
• Multi-Colored Shadows- I do not have one set favorite color it really depends on the day.
• ABC & 123- I love teaching children how to read and early math. Seeing their faces light up the first time the read a word on their own is PRICELESS!
• Sand- I have had the opportunity to see both the Gulf of Mexico in Florida and the Pacific Ocean in California. My love of the ocean is rivaled only by my love of the mountains.
• Movies- On any given night you will find a movie on at our home. We actually watch very little cable TV.
• Aluminum Foil- As a photographer, I have had to learn to use reflective surfaces especially when I shoot pictures for prom.
• Airplane- I traveled and was blessed to see much of the lower 48 states when I was younger. The opportunity has led me to love traveling and flying as much as I can. I especially love see historical sites!

EXTENSION PROJECT:
I could see having a student interview a relative and create a footprint of an elder or someone that is from a different generation. This activity would show students that although adults seem very different we may have many of the same interests as they do. I would also consider letting this be the beginning of the social studies unit on the student's community!