Dover Sherborn Middle School Curriculum Maps 

 

Course Title:           Visual Art                                    Grade:     6

Unit:                 Calligraphy                              

Month Presented:         Unit #2                                  Unit Length (in weeks): 4 days

 

Essential Question (s):

                               How did the art work left behind by the Egyptians inform us about

                               their life and culture?

                               What are symbols and how are they used?

                                How are calligraphy pens used?

 

Learning Objectives:

                                 To explore calligraphy techniques.

                                 To become familiar with Egyptian art.

                                 To enhance critical thinking and problem solving skills.

                                

 

Skills: Fine Motor: (calligraphy, sketching)

           Problem solving

           Composition and Design

 

Instructional Strategies & Activities:

Introduction of Egyptian art and symbols.

Students plan out and create individual symbolic alphabets.

 

Materials Utilized:

 Calligraphy pens and ink

 Egyptian art visuals

 

Assessment Strategies:

Analysis of Composition, Design, Craftsmanship, Effort and Creativity