Week 3: Kandil

Date: September 26
Lesson Title: Kandil Making
Subject: Art

Activities and lesson notes:
In anticipation and preparation for Diwali, we will make lanterns.

Sources (websites, books used, etc.):

http://www.balagokulam.org/kids/arts/kandil.php
http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2007/nov/05slide1.htm
http://www.thetoymaker.com/Holidays/Diwali/Rangoli1.pdf
http://purpletrail.com/partytrail/holiday_parties/diwali/diwali-decorations

Materials needed (markers, scissors, etc.):
variety of colors and textures of paper
glue/tape
string
hole punch
scissors

** Thank you for your patience as the teacher grows accustomed to the needs of a class of this size and this age range!! Today's kandil making class was somewhat chaotic, but taught much about how to approach such an undertaking in future :). **

Week 2: Mandalas

Date: September 19, 2009
Lesson Title: Geometric Mandalas
Subject: Art

Activities and lesson notes:

- Tell a little bit about mandalas and what they represent. Also how they can be created in their geometric forms.
- Show examples of geometric mandalas.
- Let them choose either a pre-printed mandala to color in themselves, or a blank page to create their own.

Sources : http://www.exoticindiaart.mandala.htm
http://www.mandalaproject.org/What/Index.html
http://www.crayola.com/lesson-plans/detail/mandala-geometry-lesson-plan/
http://www.wikihow.com/Draw-a-Mandala

Materials needed (markers, scissors, etc.):
Paper
Pre-printed sheets
Markers, Colored Pencils, Crayons

Pencil Sharpener
Rulers
Circle forms to copy (plastic lids etc)

Compass

Week 1 Self-Portrait Mural

Date: September 12, 2009
Lesson Title: Self-portrait Mural
Subject: Art

Activities and lesson notes:
1. Introductions--Teacher and background in art
Students and their favorite way to express creatively
2. Brainstorm--Art, where do we find it? US? India?
3. Using pencils, create outline of students on mural.
4. Ask students to use markers to draw on clothes, jewelry, face, etc--to tell the story of who they are, what they like, and so on.
5. In closing minutes of class, discuss what they created, and ask them to place a star on the area of India where they have family.

Sources: none
Materials needed: roll of white paper, tape, markers, pencils
Prep required: create teacher self portrait for example and outline India on roll