Earth Day Art Lesson Protect The Planet Earth Art Project Elementary Middle Scho
In this Earth Day art lesson, students design a Planet Earth artwork while thinking about how to protect the world we live in. They draw and design the planet, explore the shapes of continents and oceans, and turn their artwork into a thoughtful statement about environmental stewardship, sustainability and caring for the Earth.
The lesson suits grades 3 to 6 art classes and works for art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool educators and substitute teachers. Use it for Earth Day, environmental units, spring art or cross-curricular science and art connections. The finished artworks make bright, meaningful hallway or classroom displays.
WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING
★★★★ “All of my students, Kindergarten-6th grade, loved this resource! It was educational and was perfect to get conversations going on real life topics in a way that they could all understand. I will definitely be using this again next year and would highly recommend!” Raquel D.
WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)
- Earth Day art lesson plan
- Step-by-step guided drawing instructions for the Planet Earth artwork
- Student worksheets and guided drawing pages
- Reflection and artist statement pages
- Peer feedback worksheet
- Assessment rubric for evaluating student artwork
- Example visuals to introduce the lesson
WHAT STUDENTS LEARN
Students practice drawing and designing Planet Earth, explore line, shape and color, develop composition and design skills, and reflect on why protecting the environment matters. The lesson guides them through the full creative process while encouraging discussion and reflection about caring for our environment.
Because it includes guided steps and reflection pages, it is easy for both art specialists and classroom teachers to teach.
FAQ
Who can use this resource?
Art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool educators and substitute teachers working with elementary and middle school students.
How can this resource be used?
Guide students step by step through the drawing process, or project the instructions for students to follow along.
How long does this project take?
Most classes complete it in 2 to 3 class periods, depending on student age, skill level, behavior, teaching style and available class time.
MORE TEACHER REVIEWS
★★★★ “This was a great Earth Day art lesson. The simple step-by-step instructions were great.” Melissa PF
★★★★ “Used with 6th grade as a sub project and it worked great! The students did not need direct instruction and most finished it in one or two class periods.” Frances G.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist, art educator and curriculum designer whose art lessons are used by teachers and homeschool families around the world. She was featured as the cover educator in OCO Magazine and has appeared on NBC LX News. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.
TERMS OF USE
This resource is licensed for single classroom use only.
YOU MAY: use it with the students in your own classroom. Additional licenses must be purchased for multiple teachers.
YOU MAY NOT: share, distribute or upload this resource to shared drives or websites.
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