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This Elements of Art: Space Unit teaches the element of space in art to upper elementary and middle school students through 10 sequential lessons. It includes space drawing activities, printable positive and negative space worksheets and perspective drawing prompts that help students show depth and dimension in their art.

Students practice one-point perspective, overlapping, size variation and foreground, middle ground and background. It suits classroom teachers, homeschool families and art educators who want a creative way to teach spatial awareness and layout in composition.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “These are some of my favorite resources for teaching the elements of art. There are so many examples and practice examples for everyone to fully grasp the concept of each element. My students really enjoyed the activities provided.” Busy B.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• 10 Full Lesson Plans with step-by-step instructions
• 10 Coordinating Student Worksheets and Handouts
• About Space in Art lesson and handout
• Visual Guide: All About Space
• Creating Depth with Size drawing activity
• Draw It BIG! art challenge
• Positive and Negative Space Still Life Drawing
• One-Point Perspective Drawing
• Four Parts of a Landscape Drawing
• Close-Up Still Life Detail Drawing
• Overlapping Monsters art activity
• Doodle Tower: space and overlap drawing

HOW TO USE IT

Print the lesson plans and student worksheets, and prepare basic drawing materials (paper, pencils and erasers). Read the handouts with students or project them for discussion, then demonstrate each technique or concept.

Use it as a standalone space unit, as part of a year-long elements of art curriculum, in art rotations, as weekly lessons or for independent sketchbook practice.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Art teachers, classroom educators, homeschool families and substitute teachers looking for ready-to-go lessons, at school or at home.

How long will it take?

Each lesson usually takes 1 to 3 class periods, depending on student age and experience, the group, the length of your classes and your teaching style.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS

★★★★★ “Great resource on space. I am a fairly new art teacher and this was fantastic. I feel my students ended this with a comprehensive understanding of space.” Jolie B.

★★★★★ “This is an excellent resource. Takes the headache out of reinventing the wheel. It gives a closer look at how the elements are taught, Thank you.” Suzanne D.

★★★★★ “These worksheets were a great introduction to the Elements of Art: Space. Served as the basis for our Surreal Landscape Art Project.” KATHRYN K.

★★★★★ “Very high-quality product and easy to use in your space unit for art class!” Bailey's A.

★★★★★ “Great resource. Love the projects with each lesson.” Viki K.

★★★★★ “Thank you! I love how the lessons are clearly explained and laid out making it really easy for me.” Amy J

★★★★★ “Great resources for the last 9 weeks of school. Loved having them on hand in my class.” Kim D.

★★★★★ “Perfect set of handouts and directions to cover the Element of Space” Gayne K.

★★★★★ “Amazing!! Great lesson and activity ideas.” Tammy F.

★★★★★ “Awesome, so thorough and well thought! Thank you soooo much!!” Bethanie B.

★★★★★ “Great resource for teaching about space for art.” Anything's P.

★★★★ “Excellent resource for scaffolding the art element of space. Everything is clear and easy to understand! This would be something good for a sub to use as well!” Ana B.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use this resource in your classroom or homeschool setting, print and distribute it to your own students only, and purchase additional licenses for school-wide or district use.

YOU MAY NOT: share it with other teachers or districts without licensing, upload, resell or give away any part of this resource, or convert it into editable formats or use it online.

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Ms Artastic