Textured Turtles: Exploring the world of Tactile Art

Teacher: Enduring Idea/Theme: Time Allowance:

- Mrs. Hamel - Tactile Textures - Three 45-minute Class Periods
- Miss. Hendrickson

Grade Level:
- 2nd Grade

CONCEPTS AND OBJECTIVES

KEY CONCEPTS addressed in this lesson:

- Tactile textures are about our senses of touch.
- Tactile textures are about how objects textures can make us feel.
- Tactile Textures are about the emotions associated with different textures.

LESSON SUMMARY: In this art project, students will dive into the fascinating world of tactile art as they
create textured clay turtles. By using clay as a versatile medium, students will explore the concept of texture,
pattern, and form. They will experiment with various sculpting and texturing techniques to design unique
turtle sculptures. The project encourages students to not only visualize and imagine, but also to feel and
shape their creations, fostering a multisensory experience that enhances their artistic understanding and
appreciation.

Artists/artwork examples used:

- Original art project inspired by Cassie Stephens
o Examples by Cassie Stephens

Rubrics/readings/handouts used:
- Demo Videos (practice and final)

Art materials needed:

- Playdough
- Clay tools
- Texture tiles
- Airdry clay
- Tempera paint/paint materials

LESSON OBJECTIVES:
1. Students will: Create a turtle using clay.
2. Students will: Add textures to their turtles’ shells.
3. Students will: Experiment with adding colors and patterns onto their turtles shells.
 NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR VISUAL ARTS
List of standards addressed in this lesson

ARTISTIC PROCESS: Creating

Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

Enduring Understanding: Artists and designers experiment with forms, structures, materials, concepts,
media, and art-making approaches.

Essential Question: How do artists and designers learn from trial and error?

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

Performance Standard: Experiment with various materials and tools to explore personal interests in a work
of art or design.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND DISPOSITIONS

Knowledge: Students will have background knowledge on working with clay, along with knowledge on
animals such as turtles.

Skills: Students will have has built skills on the importance of proper hygiene and safety when working
with clay, including handwashing and the use of responsible behaviors.

Dispositions: My hope is that while students are growing within their skills of materials, and how they can
perceive textures and the tactile effects that textures have,

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES/ACTIVITIES

Day One - 45 Minute Class Period

- Students enter classroom and find their seats. (2 minutes)
- Introduction to the project/Artistic influence. (10 minutes)
- Students follow practice demo with paly dough. (20 minutes)
- Work on past non-completed work, or do free choices. (8 minutes)
- Cleanup and lineup at the door. (5 minutes)
Total Time: 45 Minutes
Day Two – 45 Minute Class Period
- Students enter classroom and find their seats. (2 minutes)
- Re-introduction to the project/Artistic influence. (5 minutes)
- Students create turtles using airdry clay. (33 minutes)
o Taking turns using the textured tiles for the shells.
- Cleanup and lineup at the door. (5 minutes)
Total Time: 45 Minutes
- Students enter classroom and find their seats. (2 minutes)
- Re-introduction to the project/Artistic influence. (5 minutes)
- Students use tempera paints to paint their turtles. (33 minutes)
- Cleanup and lineup at the door. (5 minutes)
Total Time: 45 Minute

ASSESSEMENT

Objective #1: Students will be assessed through observation, judged based on performance, creativity and
effort.

INDEX:
- Demo Video: Page 3
- Inspirational Artist/Teacher: Page 3

- Demo Video:
o https://drive.google.com/file/d/12-qgpnuApCqg-
ygEQuDiWBvP5QWSZcQp/view

- Inspirational Artist/Teacher:
o https://cassiestephens.blogspot.com/2017/05/in-art-room-
clay-texture-turtles.html