{"id":460589,"date":"2024-01-29T05:00:38","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T11:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/?p=460589"},"modified":"2024-01-31T07:22:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T13:22:54","slug":"jan-12-fun-and-engaging-one-day-lessons-for-the-secondary-art-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2024\/01\/jan-12-fun-and-engaging-one-day-lessons-for-the-secondary-art-room\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Fun and Interesting One-Day Lessons for the Secondary Art Room"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In the world of education, the winter months can be hard. Sickness, testing, schedule changes, and weather complications throw curveballs into your days. Pep rally schedules and student absences halt your perfectly planned lessons. In addition, you observe an increase in mental checkouts from students. One-day lessons<\/a> are lifesavers for these times of the year! While many think of these activities as time wasters, they are a prime way to engage new inspiration in your students. Even the AP Art seniors who have been deep in inquiry-based artmaking need a break from time to time<\/a>. Whether you are new or a veteran to teaching in the art room, one-day lessons are a lifeline!<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are 12 fun and interesting one-day art lessons for the secondary classroom. <\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Photography Scavenger Hunt<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Create a list of prompts for students to photograph to spark creativity and visual storytelling. This activity provides an innovative way to use students’ observational and narrative skills. Photography prompts also offer a fresh perspective on everyday subjects within an environment. This no-mess and little prep lesson encourages autonomy and creativity for your students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Procedures and Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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  1. Distribute a list of prompts.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Set a time limit.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Students explore the classroom environment and take images that creatively capture the prompts.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Share images with an end-of-the-period critique<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n