Go For Van Gogh!
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | English/Language Arts Fine Arts Social Studies | |
| Author | Chamberlain Elementary
Deborrah Dorcas Judy Tuckwiller Jennalee Wilson | |
| Description | In this unit, students will become knowledgeable about the
life and works of Vincent van Gogh. They will learn to distinguish among still life, portrait, landscape, and abstract paintings. Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Expressionism will be explored. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | Overhead projector, Internet, multi-media computer | |
| Grade Level | 6 | |
| National Standards | English
Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies for reading a variety of informational texts Demonstrates competence in speaking and listening as tools for learning Gathers and uses information for research purposes Fine Arts Understands and applies media, techniques, and processes related to the visual arts Uses acting skills Understands the characteristics and merits of one's own artwork and the artwork of others Social Studies (Geography) Understands that culture and experience influence people's perceptions of places and regions Understands the characteristics and uses of maps, globes, and other geographic tools and technologies Understands that culture and experience influence people's perceptions of places and regions | |
| Keywords | Van Gogh
Artist Post-Impressionist Brush Strokes Biography | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Lesson 1: Mystery Man
Lesson 2: The Students Present! Lesson 3: Great Work Inspired by a Great Artist Lesson 4: Viewing Van Gogh Lesson 5: Step Inside a Painting | |
| English IGO or CSO | 6.2, 6.4, 6.6, 6.8 | |
| Fine Arts IGO or CSO | 6.21, 6.27, 6.4, 6.16, 6.19, 6.22 | |
| Health IGO or CSO | 6.8, 6.9, 6.10, 6.14 | |