Balloons Over Broadway Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan by: Cristen Brady
October 25, 2013
Lesson Theme: Thanksgiving Holiday
Integrated Subject:
Grade level: 1st
Time: 30 minutes
October 25, 2013
Lesson Theme: Thanksgiving Holiday
Integrated Subject:
Grade level: 1st
Time: 30 minutes
Lesson Overview:
The purpose of this lesson is to inform the students of an exciting event that occurs on Thanksgiving Day in New York City is the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. This will open the students eyes to different experiences around the country instead of just in their community. The students will be read a story called "Balloons Over Broadway" by Melissa Sweet. After being read the story they will be given the task to create their own balloon that could be displayed at this magnificent parade.
The purpose of this lesson is to inform the students of an exciting event that occurs on Thanksgiving Day in New York City is the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. This will open the students eyes to different experiences around the country instead of just in their community. The students will be read a story called "Balloons Over Broadway" by Melissa Sweet. After being read the story they will be given the task to create their own balloon that could be displayed at this magnificent parade.
Teacher Exemplar:
Visual Culture Component:
Elementary Students will learn information about the creator of The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.They will learn about the parade, the balloons and what it has turned into over the years. The students will create their own balloon from either cartoon characters or animals it is their choice.
Elementary Students will learn information about the creator of The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.They will learn about the parade, the balloons and what it has turned into over the years. The students will create their own balloon from either cartoon characters or animals it is their choice.
Vocabulary:
Pulley-a wheel or set of wheels that is used with a rope, chain, etc., to lift or lower heavy objects
Puppeteer- a person who uses puppets in performances to entertain people
Marionettes- a puppet that is moved by pulling strings or wires that are attached to its body
Blimps- a large aircraft without wings that floats because it is filled with gas
Articulate- able to express ideas clearly and effectively in speech or writing
Helium-a chemical element that is a colorless gas, that is lighter than air, and that is often used to fill balloon
Outline- draw, trace, or define the outer edge or shape of something
Painting-cover the surface of something with paint, as decoration or protection
Water Color-artists' paint made with a water-soluble binder such as gum Arabic, and thinned with water rather than oil, giving a transparent color.
Pulley-a wheel or set of wheels that is used with a rope, chain, etc., to lift or lower heavy objects
Puppeteer- a person who uses puppets in performances to entertain people
Marionettes- a puppet that is moved by pulling strings or wires that are attached to its body
Blimps- a large aircraft without wings that floats because it is filled with gas
Articulate- able to express ideas clearly and effectively in speech or writing
Helium-a chemical element that is a colorless gas, that is lighter than air, and that is often used to fill balloon
Outline- draw, trace, or define the outer edge or shape of something
Painting-cover the surface of something with paint, as decoration or protection
Water Color-artists' paint made with a water-soluble binder such as gum Arabic, and thinned with water rather than oil, giving a transparent color.
Standards:
Creating Works of Visual Arts
Standard 1: The students will demonstrate competence in the use of ideas, materials, techniques and processes in the creation of works of visual art.
Indicators:
- VA1-1.1 Use his or her own ideas in the creation of works of visual arts
- VA1-1.2 Identify and describe the materials, techniques, and processes used in a variety of works of visual art.
- VA1-1.3 Use a variety of materials, techniques, and processes to create works of visual art.
- VA1-1.4 Use all the art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner.
History and Culture:
Standard 4: The student will understand the visual arts in a relation to history and world cultures and technologies, tools, and materials used by artists.
Indicators:
-VA1-4.1 Identify works of visual arts as belonging to a particular time, culture and place.
- VA 1-4.1 Discuss the works of visual art in relationship to the technologies, tools, and materials used by the artists
Creating Works of Visual Arts
Standard 1: The students will demonstrate competence in the use of ideas, materials, techniques and processes in the creation of works of visual art.
Indicators:
- VA1-1.1 Use his or her own ideas in the creation of works of visual arts
- VA1-1.2 Identify and describe the materials, techniques, and processes used in a variety of works of visual art.
- VA1-1.3 Use a variety of materials, techniques, and processes to create works of visual art.
- VA1-1.4 Use all the art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner.
History and Culture:
Standard 4: The student will understand the visual arts in a relation to history and world cultures and technologies, tools, and materials used by artists.
Indicators:
-VA1-4.1 Identify works of visual arts as belonging to a particular time, culture and place.
- VA 1-4.1 Discuss the works of visual art in relationship to the technologies, tools, and materials used by the artists
Lesson Objectives:
The students will be able to:
- Learn about different cultures
- Learn about who created The Thanksgiving Parade in NYC
- Learn vocabulary that is contained in the book
The students will be able to:
- Learn about different cultures
- Learn about who created The Thanksgiving Parade in NYC
- Learn vocabulary that is contained in the book
Materials Needed:
- Paper
- Markers
- Paint
- Pipe Cleaners
- Googly Eyes
- Scissors
- Glue
- Popsicle Sticks
- Paper
- Markers
- Paint
- Pipe Cleaners
- Googly Eyes
- Scissors
- Glue
- Popsicle Sticks
Assessment:
The students will be assessed on their ability to:
- Understanding the vocabulary in the book
- Creating a unique balloon
- Adding design and detail to the balloon
- Having a completed balloon
The students will be assessed on their ability to:
- Understanding the vocabulary in the book
- Creating a unique balloon
- Adding design and detail to the balloon
- Having a completed balloon
Procedure:
- First the students will decide what balloon they want to create
- The students will then draw the balloon on white paper with a pencil
- Once the drawing is complete they will outline it with sharpies
- After the drawing is outlined they will paint it with water colors
- The painting will dry
- The students will cut out their balloon
- The creation will be glued to a popsicle stick so the students can walk around with it acting like it is a real life balloon in the parade.
- First the students will decide what balloon they want to create
- The students will then draw the balloon on white paper with a pencil
- Once the drawing is complete they will outline it with sharpies
- After the drawing is outlined they will paint it with water colors
- The painting will dry
- The students will cut out their balloon
- The creation will be glued to a popsicle stick so the students can walk around with it acting like it is a real life balloon in the parade.
Artist Connection:
Tony Sarg:
He was a creator and inventor of puppets. His love and devotion to his career as a puppeteer led him to amazing things. He became discovered by the famous Macy's and was offered an opportunity he couldn't turn down. He was known as "Americas Puppet Master". He created what the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade is today incorporating culture and animals into one parade.
Tony Sarg:
He was a creator and inventor of puppets. His love and devotion to his career as a puppeteer led him to amazing things. He became discovered by the famous Macy's and was offered an opportunity he couldn't turn down. He was known as "Americas Puppet Master". He created what the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade is today incorporating culture and animals into one parade.
Student Examples:
Reflection:
Three Things That Went Well:
1. I thought all of the students truly were engaged and enjoyed the project.
2. The students were able to be creative with the project and have fun. I think this allowed for each student to express themselves through the project.
3. The powerpoint, video and book allowed for students who had no prior knowledge of the parade to be informed.
Three Things That Could Have Been Done Differently:
1. I did not prepare a place for the students projects to dry. By having this done previously the project could have transitioned easier into the next person to teach.
2. I could have had the Thanksgiving Day Parade playing while the students were working this would have helped them with ideas and gave them a feel bout the parade since I only showed it for a minute or so.
3.I did not calculate in time to think about an idea because when I started my teacher exemplars I already had in mind what I was going to do. I would put aside a few minutes for this which I did not my first time around.
Three Things That Went Well:
1. I thought all of the students truly were engaged and enjoyed the project.
2. The students were able to be creative with the project and have fun. I think this allowed for each student to express themselves through the project.
3. The powerpoint, video and book allowed for students who had no prior knowledge of the parade to be informed.
Three Things That Could Have Been Done Differently:
1. I did not prepare a place for the students projects to dry. By having this done previously the project could have transitioned easier into the next person to teach.
2. I could have had the Thanksgiving Day Parade playing while the students were working this would have helped them with ideas and gave them a feel bout the parade since I only showed it for a minute or so.
3.I did not calculate in time to think about an idea because when I started my teacher exemplars I already had in mind what I was going to do. I would put aside a few minutes for this which I did not my first time around.
Resources:
- Balloons Over Broadway By Melissa Sweet
- Idea for lesson
- http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0765069/bio
- Sarg Biography information
- Balloons Over Broadway By Melissa Sweet
- Idea for lesson
- http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0765069/bio
- Sarg Biography information