COLEGIO CONCERTADO PATRONATO SAGRADO CORAZÓN DE JESÚS

C/ Saura, 27 – 33. C.P. 30202. Cartagena (Murcia)

Teléfono: 968503283 Email: secretaria@patronatocartagena.es
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The main objective of this unit is to develop observational skills and artistic expression.
The former consists of analysing various kinds of art forms (drawing, painting,
photography, etc.) and understanding the different degrees of iconicity that each image
portrays.

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The line as a basic element 1. Identify the line as a basic element 1.1. Become familiar with the uses of • Use lines as a basic element in their
of art in art and in the pupils’ drawings. lines in giving shape. drawings.

Techniques and materials: 2. Use crayons in an clean and tidy 2.1. Use crayons and understand the • Use crayons to draw a mandala.
crayons
ARTISTIC ExPRESSIoN

way. range of artistic possibilities they

offer.

Composition: horizontal 3. Become familiar with the concepts 3.1. Differentiate between large/small • Use the spaces provided, which
and vertical format of format and size, understanding and horizontal/vertical formats, vary with every exercise, for their
the difference between large/small ensuring their own compositions fit drawings, learning to adapt to each
and horizontal/vertical formats. in the spaces provided. format.

Measurements: centimetres 4. Use the centimetre marks on a ruler 4.1. Measure line segments with a ruler, • Draw an object by joining dots using
gEomETRIC
Al ShAPES

to measure segments. using centimetres as a unit of a ruler.

Drawing straight lines and
measurement.
line segments with a ruler
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C/ Saura, 27 – 33. C.P. 30202. Cartagena (Murcia)
Teléfono: 968503283 Email: secretaria@patronatocartagena.es
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5. Differentiate the concepts of points, 5.1. Identify the points, lines and planes • Identify the points, lines and planes
Intuitive approach to the lines and planes. in shapes. in the drawing of the doghouse.
concepts of points, lines
and planes

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Circumference. Basic 6. Recognise a circumference and its Identify the circumference of a • Recognise and use the basic
gEomETRICAl ShAPES

elements: centre, radius, basic elements: centre, radius and composition. elements of a circumference (centre,
diameter diameter. radius and diameter) in drawing a
Identify the centre, radius and mandala.
diameter of a circumference.

Still images: degrees of 7. Using a photograph, draw two 7.1. Draw at least two pictures with • Differentiate between a drawing and
iconicity pictures with different degrees of different degrees of iconicity. a photograph by observing, drawing
iconicity. their own pictures and listening to
the teacher’s explanations.

The comic strip 8. Understand the order of a story 8.1. Understand a story sequence • Identify pictures in sequence and
mulTImEDIA EDuCATIoN

presented through images. presented through images. tell their own story through a
sequence of images.

Digital images: creating 9. Use simple computer software 9.1. Use simple software programs to • Observe and create using digital
simple images programs. draw and colour in simple pictures, tools.
and change their colours. • Create based on what they have
observed.

We will develop artistic expression by drawing a plant, using a ruler to draw straight lines,
illustrating the different phases of growth of a living being, drawing a mandala and
creating a book (at the end of the unit there is an activity that stresses the importance of
taking care of animals). The pupils will have the opportunity to use their imagination and
practise drawing and colouring, while observing the world around them. They will also
develop their creating skills.
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C/ Saura, 27 – 33. C.P. 30202. Cartagena (Murcia)
Teléfono: 968503283 Email: secretaria@patronatocartagena.es
colegiopatronatocartagena@gmail.com

uNIT AImS
1. Get to know the works of botanical artists like Margaret Mee.
2. Use a photograph of a plant as a model for a drawing, and understand the
difference between a realistic illustration and a drawing.
3. Join dots using a ruler.
4. Draw the phases of an animal’s growth in several sequences.
5. Recognise a mandala and use the basic elements of a circle (centre, radius and
diameter) to draw a mandala plant.
6. Participate in a collaborative project and create a class book on taking care of 1.
animals.
7. Discuss the themes covered and, using relevant terminology, analyse works of 2.
art and images.
3.
8. Use IT as a way to learn about new concepts and artistic techniques.
4.

5.

6. Previous knowledge
In this unit, pupils will need to have experience of the following basic concepts in order to
work successfully: the difference between a photo and a drawing, the concept of a line
and how to draw one, what a mandala is, what a circumference is, etc.
To begin ask questions to find out what related experience and knowledge the pupils already
have in the subject matter.

- Do you know the difference between a drawing and a photograph?

- Do you think it’s important to observe an object before drawing it? Why?

- What do we use a ruler for? Do you know what we can draw with it?

- What’s a circumference? Can you trace one in the air with your finger?

- What’s a mandala?

- What’s your favourite house pet?

- What advice would you give on taking care of a pet?

- How would you draw a rabbit?

Cross-curricular links
Arts and Crafts is an area of learning in its own right, it also has many cross-curricular
links. As well as developing artistic skills, this unit offers the opportunity to develop other
areas, especially:
English Language: the use of specific and technical vocabulary, descriptions of works of
art, artists and reading texts related to the topic.
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C/ Saura, 27 – 33. C.P. 30202. Cartagena (Murcia)
Teléfono: 968503283 Email: secretaria@patronatocartagena.es
colegiopatronatocartagena@gmail.com

Mathematics: drawing with a ruler, the different parts of a circumference.

Natural Science: plants and animals, reinforcing the importance of taking proper care of animals.
Social Science: learning about artists such as Margaret Mee, reinforcing the importance of taking
proper care of animals.

Learning standards and outcomes

 Differentiate between large/small and horizontal/ vertical formats, ensuring
their own compositions fit in the spaces provided.
 Use the spaces provided, which vary with every exercise, for their drawings,
learning to adapt to each format.
 Draw at least two pictures with different degrees of iconicity.
 Differentiate between a drawing and a photograph by observing, drawing
their own pictures and listening to the teacher’s explanations.
 Use simple software programs to draw and colour in simple pictures, and
change their colours.
 Observe and create using digital tools.
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C/ Saura, 27 – 33. C.P. 30202. Cartagena (Murcia)
Teléfono: 968503283 Email: secretaria@patronatocartagena.es
colegiopatronatocartagena@gmail.com

Technique
• Drawing.
Resources

► Web link
• Paintings by Margaret Mee:
http://www.e-sm.net/svpl2ep01

► Pupil’s Book
• Pencils, coloured pencils, CD-ROM, computer and projector or digital
whiteboard.
► More activities
• Magazines and books on botany.
• Trailer for the film about the life of Margaret Mee:
http://www.e-sm.net/svpl2ep02

Warm-up
1. Start this unit by asking about the images on the worksheet with questions
like these: What do plants need to grow? What do you see in Margaret Mee’s picture? How could
we describe the image? What is the difference between the artist’s drawing and the photograph?
Will closely studying a plant help us to draw it? Why?
2. Plants are a common theme in art, due to their beauty. Nevertheless,
certain artists such as Margaret Mee, a botanical artist, helped scientists to research and
learn more about plant life in the Amazon rainforest.
3. To familiarise the pupils with Margaret Mee, it is important to see and discuss
some of her other drawings. Visit the web link Paintings by Margaret Mee
Margaret Mee (Chesham, England 1909 - Seagreve, England 1988). She studied art in
London. In 1952 she moved to Brazil where she taught art at the British school of Sao
Paulo. She became a botanical artist for the city’s Botanical Institute. Between 1958 and
1988 she made fifteen expeditions to explore the Amazon rainforest and draw in detail its
plant life.
Her work became a valuable reference for the world of science and art. She was one of
the first women ecologists.

Mention how she would spend days in the jungle drawing the plants on site in order to achieve a high
degree of realism in her pictures. How long would she have to spend studying a plant so as to
capture so much detail?
4. Emphasise that not all drawings have to be so realistic, but we should study
the subject carefully for inspiration. In the case of this artist, the degree of realism is due to
the style: botanical art (realistic and detailed). The pupils should understand that a drawing is
merely a representation and should not be judged on its degree of realism.
5. Because it is not possible to go outside search online and look at plants in
the area: the different sizes among a single species, their leaves, flowers, colours, textures,
etc.
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6. To set the mood, the teacher can, several days beforehand, bring in a plant
or some seeds to plant. For a few weeks, take care of the plant and watch how it grows and
changes. Ask the pupils to take notes and draw small sketches. The class can also take a photo
every week to document the plant’s growth.

During the lesson

Explain to the pupils that they are going to listen to how they should draw the
plant. Read [Track 1] once and ask questions to check the pupils have
understood. How many stems does the plant have? Read it again and ask the pupils to
follow the instructions.
Track 1
The plant has three stems. Draw a yellow flower on the stem in the middle. There is a
red flower on the right and a purple flower on the left. Draw leaves anywhere you
want.
Ask the students to make a simple outline in pencil to make sure the drawing will fit
in the space.
Once their outline is done, they can colour it in with coloured pencils.

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