Fifth Grade Art

Instructor: Jerod Jones

Curriculum Map, Class Page

By studying the arts and crafts of a culture, it helps us gain a better understanding of what the world is made of. Art can visually tell the history of cultures, places and events throughout the world. 

This year students will examine Pre-Columbian artifacts to learn about the way of life in an ancient culture and then create their own clay vessels. They will use traditional folk art to learn more about the people of a specific place and create folk art pieces of their own.  Next, we examine the symbolic and utilitarian art of Native Americans and use traditional techniques to create contemporary pieces. By studying various American landscape artists, students learn about American history and how natural landscapes have changed over time.  Finally, as we study the arts and crafts of Oceania,  we will  look to the Aboriginal cave drawings and paintings to learn about the lessons that have been passed down from generation to generation. 

Guiding questions:

• What can art teach us about the world?
• What are the various purposes for creating art?
• How does time and place influence the visual characteristics of art?

Focus areas:

• Expose students to a wide variety of media and techniques through craft and fine art.
• Explore various types of art: utilitarian art, folk art, fine art, religious art.
• Gain confidence in using art as a means of communication.