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This Value Art Unit teaches the Element of Art: Value through tonal shading, light sources, gradients, tints and contrast. With over 110 pages of lessons and projects, it includes a video presentation, informational handouts, a mini challenge and three full art project tutorials.

It is made for grades 4 to 9 and for general classroom teachers, homeschool parents, art specialists and substitute teachers. Students build key art vocabulary and shading skills while creating a value landscape, a value jellyfish and value flowers.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “This unit made teaching value and shading techniques so much easier and more engaging. The step-by-step projects helped students feel successful while building confidence with gradients, contrast, and light sources. My students were incredibly proud of their finished artwork.” Jennifer W.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE, AMERICAN ENGLISH)

• Lesson 1: Introduction to Value, a video presentation, teacher-led PDF slide version and About Value student handouts with note-taking options
• Lesson 2: Mini Art Challenge, a Value Scale Challenge with lesson plan and student challenge pages
• Lesson 3: Value in Art History, famous artworks that use value, with note-taking and reflection handouts
• Lesson 4: Value Landscape Project Tutorial (gradients, atmospheric perspective and contrast)
• Lesson 5: Value Jellyfish Project Tutorial (light sources, shadows and highlights for form)
• Lesson 6: Value Flowers Project Tutorial (tonal depth and detail with shading)

EACH PROJECT TUTORIAL INCLUDES

• Full lesson plan with objectives, materials and instructions
• Bulletin board sign
• Example of completed artwork
• Step-by-step drawing handouts
• Visual and text-based instructional slides
• Rubric
• Student self-assessment, reflection and artist statement

HOW TO USE IT

Teach it as a full art unit over several weeks, or use the lessons on their own. Each project is fully guided with step-by-step visuals and handouts, so it works in art rooms, general education classrooms, homeschool and for emergency sub plans.

FAQ

Who is this art unit designed for?

Teachers, art specialists, homeschool parents and substitute teachers working with students in grades 4 to 9.

How long will it take?

Each project usually takes 2 to 3 class sessions, depending on age, skill level, teaching style, class behavior and period length. The full unit can span 8 to 12 sessions.

Is it editable?

No. It is non-editable and written in American English.

ALL TEACHER REVIEWS (4)

★★★★ “I have used other resources created by Ms Artastic, so I know that this will be great when I use it next year. Thank you!” Jessica K.

★★★★ “My students loved these project choices when learning about value. These turned out great!” Megan D.

★★★★ “My students LOVED the landscape value portraits. I really like the step by step. This went great for in person and virtual.” Energetic in Elementary

★★★ “This is great!” Zainab J.

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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 in your classroom or homeschool and with individual students. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, share it with other educators or districts (please direct them to purchase their own license), post it online or give it away for free.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic