Earth Day Art Lesson Heart Planet Earth Art Project Line Pattern Background

This Earth Day art lesson is designed especially for younger students. Students create a colorful artwork of Planet Earth with a heart at the center, a symbol of love and care for our planet.

Students draw the Earth and explore its continents and oceans, then add a large decorative heart. The background becomes a study of line and pattern: students divide the page into sections and fill each space with different lines such as zigzags, loops, dashed lines and curved lines. It is a good fit for Kindergarten to Grade 2 art classes, spring art units, environmental awareness activities, homeschool and sub plans.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• Complete Earth Day art lesson plan
• Step-by-step Earth drawing tutorial pages
• Printable Earth template and heart template for younger learners
• Line pattern practice page for exploring different line styles
• Student reading page about Earth Day and protecting our planet
• Multiple reflection worksheets and artist statement pages
• Peer feedback worksheets
• Assessment rubric
• Example artwork poster for introducing the project

WHAT STUDENTS LEARN

Students practice drawing the planet Earth, learn how artists use line and pattern to create visual interest, experiment with oil pastels and watercolor paint, and explore shape, color and composition. Along the way, they reflect on how people can protect and care for our planet.

You can demonstrate the drawing steps yourself or project the step-by-step pages so students follow along. The reflection and discussion pages round out the lesson, and the finished artworks make a bright classroom Earth Day display.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool educators and substitute teachers working with primary students.

How can this resource be used?

Demonstrate the drawing steps yourself or project the step-by-step pages so students can follow along while creating their artwork.

How long does the project take?

Most classes complete it in 2 to 3 class periods, depending on student age, class behavior, teaching style and available time.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (1)

★★★ “This was a very fun activity, I think they were more excited about cutting and pasting.” Lachelle W.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist, art educator and curriculum designer who was featured as the cover educator in OCO Magazine and has appeared on NBC LX. Her art lessons are used by teachers and homeschool families around the world. 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 this resource in one classroom. Additional licenses must be purchased for multiple teachers.

YOU MAY NOT: share, distribute or upload this resource to shared drives or websites.

Thank you for supporting independent artists and educators.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic