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Grade 7 Art Units

Unit Plan 21 (Grade 7 Art): Mixed Media Exploration

Grade 7 mixed media unit where students combine materials intentionally, using layering and experimentation to enhance expression, meaning, and craftsmanship.

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Unit Plan 20 (Grade 7 Art): Texture & Surface Design

Grade 7 art unit exploring texture and surface design, using mark-making and principles of design to create balanced compositions with purposeful visual communication.

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Unit Plan 19 (Grade 7 Art): Advanced Drawing Techniques

Grade 7 drawing unit developing shading, proportion, and spatial depth through guided practice, experimentation, and a final study showing improved realism and craftsmanship.

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Unit Plan 18 (Grade 7 Art): Presentation Preparation

Grade 7 art curation unit where students select, mount, label, and organize artwork for display using criteria to create a professional, audience-ready exhibit.

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Unit Plan 17 (Grade 7 Art): Refinement & Craftsmanship Focus

Refine Grade 7 artwork by applying peer and teacher feedback to improve clarity, craftsmanship, and presentation through targeted revision and technical growth.

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Unit Plan 16 (Grade 7 Art): Advanced Critique Session

Grade 7 art critique unit where students evaluate artwork using criteria and visual evidence, giving structured feedback to support revision, growth, and clear intent.

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Unit Plan 15 (Grade 7 Art): Studio Project II — Production

Create Grade 7 message-driven artwork with strong composition, showing planning, technical growth, and clear visual intent from layout to final presentation.

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Unit Plan 14 (Grade 7 Art): Design for a Message

Design Grade 7 artwork that communicates a clear message, generating multiple visual solutions and selecting the strongest concept to express a personal viewpoint.

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Unit Plan 13 (Grade 7 Art): Style & Culture Project

Create Grade 7 artwork inspired by cultural styles, connecting personal themes to historical context through research, visual brainstorming, and respectful design choices.

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Unit Plan 12 (Grade 7 Art): Cultural Context Study

Examine how art reflects historical, cultural, and social contexts in Grade 7. Students analyze how time, place, and society shape artwork and influence interpretation.

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Unit Plan 11 (Grade 7 Art): Interpreting Artistic Intent

Explore how subject matter and materials shape meaning in Grade 7 art. Students interpret artistic intent using imagery, symbolism, medium, mood, and evidence-based analysis across diverse artworks.

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Unit Plan 10 (Grade 7 Art): Symbolism in Art

Analyze how symbolism and imagery communicate theme in art. Grade 7 students interpret meaning, artist intent, and visual evidence through structured art analysis.

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Unit Plan 9 (Grade 7 Art): Revision & Reflection — Project I

Grade 7 art revision unit focused on refining Studio Project I through rubric-based feedback, targeted improvements, and reflection on artistic growth and process.

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Unit Plan 8 (Grade 7 Art): Structured Peer Critique

Grade 7 art critique unit where students use rubric-based feedback to evaluate artwork, set revision goals, and refine pieces to improve clarity, technique, and organization.

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Unit Plan 7 (Grade 7 Art): Studio Project I — Planning & Production

Grade 7 studio project where students plan and produce a polished final artwork, applying composition, elements/principles, and purposeful media choices to communicate clear visual intent and demonstrate technical growth.

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Unit Plan 6 (Grade 7 Art): Media Exploration Lab

Grade 7 art unit where students experiment with diverse media and techniques, compare technical effects, and create a personal Media Menu to guide purposeful material choices.

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Unit Plan 5 (Grade 7 Art): Composition & Visual Balance

Grade 7 art unit where students create balanced, dynamic compositions using contrast and movement to guide the viewer’s eye and design engaging layouts.

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Unit Plan 4 (Grade 7 Art): Elements & Principles Review

Grade 7 art unit applying elements and principles of design to revise compositions, strengthen balance and emphasis, and improve mood, clarity, and visual impact.

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Unit Plan 3 (Grade 7 Art): Multiple Solutions to One Prompt

Grade 7 art unit focused on creating and comparing multiple composition thumbnails, applying layout strategies, and selecting a final plan using criteria like focus, balance, clarity, and visual interest.

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Unit Plan 2 (Grade 7 Art): Brainstorming & Idea Mapping

Grade 7 art unit where students develop visual ideas through research, concept mapping, and thumbnail sketches to transform themes and interests into artwork plans.

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K-2 Lesson Plans Featured

Lesson Plan (Grades K-2): Music and Movement - Integrating Rhythm and Dance

Engaging K–2 music and movement lesson integrating rhythm, dance, and physical activity to build coordination, creativity, and musical understanding.

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Unit Plan 1 (Grade 7 Art): Artistic Growth & Goal Setting

Grade 7 art unit focused on creative goal setting, personal themes, and visual brainstorming to connect identity, experiences, and ideas to future artwork.

Grade 8 Art Units

Unit Plan 36 (Grade 8 Art): Reflection & Artistic Growth Analysis

Grade 8 art capstone unit where students analyze portfolios, reflect on artistic identity, evaluate growth with criteria, and set goals for high school art.

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Unit Plan 35 (Grade 8 Art): Final Exhibition Presentation

Grade 8 art exhibition unit where students curate, mount, and label artwork to professional standards, designing layouts that shape audience interpretation and experience.

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Unit Plan 34 (Grade 8 Art): Revision & Craftsmanship Focus

Grade 8 art revision unit where students refine existing artworks using self-evaluation and critique to improve craftsmanship, precision, and presentation quality.