Earth Day Art Lesson Our Planet In Our Hands Drawing Earth Day Art Project

Celebrate Earth Day in a meaningful and creative way with this powerful Earth Day art lesson where students draw the planet Earth resting in a pair of hands. This symbolic artwork encourages students to think about how we care for our world while creating a beautiful piece of environmental art.

In this engaging lesson, students learn to draw the Earth with continents and oceans while hands gently hold the planet, representing responsibility, care, and protection of our environment. As students work through the drawing steps, they develop stronger observation skills while learning how artists use shape, color, and symbolism to communicate important ideas.

VIDEO ART LESSON

This is a video art lesson. Your download includes the lesson plan and printable pages, plus a "Watch the Video" page with a clickable link and QR code to the step-by-step video tutorial, so you can watch it anytime and show your class again later.

Students then bring their drawings to life with vibrant color, creating bright oceans, green continents, and expressive hands that hold the planet safely. The finished artwork becomes a meaningful reminder that our planet is in our hands, making this project perfect for classroom discussions about caring for the Earth.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★ “A great art lesson to add to your Earth Day planning. My students were able to easily follow the video that was included and the completed projects looked amazing! Will be looking for other art lessons!” Sandy B.

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES (NON-EDITABLE)

These materials guide students step-by-step through creating a powerful Earth Day artwork while also supporting classroom discussion and reflection.

WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS EARTH DAY ART LESSON

This project is both visually striking and meaningful, making it perfect for Earth Day celebrations and environmental discussions in the classroom.

Students will:

• Learn to draw the planet Earth and human hands

• Explore symbolism in art

• Practice observation and drawing skills

• Use color to create vibrant environmental artwork

• Reflect on how humans can care for the planet

The final artwork creates a powerful visual message and makes a beautiful Earth Day classroom display.

PERFECT FOR

• Earth Day art lessons

• Elementary art classes

• Environmental education activities

• Cross-curricular science and art lessons

• Homeschool art programs

• Substitute teacher art plans

This project helps students express their creativity while thinking about their connection to the Earth.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Who can use this resource?

A: This lesson is ideal for art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool educators, and substitute teachers working with elementary students.

Q: How long does the project take?

A: Most classes complete this project in 2–3 class periods, depending on student age, skill level, teaching style, and class time available.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron, known as Ms Artastic, is an artist, art educator, and curriculum designer whose lessons are used by teachers and homeschool families around the world. She was featured as the cover educator in OCO Magazine and has also appeared on NBC LX, sharing her passion for making art education creative, accessible, and inspiring for students everywhere.

TERMS OF USE & COPYRIGHT

This resource is licensed for single classroom use only.

You may not share, distribute, or upload this resource to shared drives or websites. Additional licenses must be purchased for multiple teachers.

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FILES YOU WILL DOWNLOAD

• Earth Day Planet in Our Hands Art Lesson - Video Lesson + Lesson Plan - Ms Artastic.zip: the lesson plan and printable pages (PDF), plus a "Watch the Video" page (PDF) with a clickable link and QR code to the step-by-step video tutorial

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