Element of Art Value Art Lesson Shark Art Project Primary Value Art Project BTS

This Value Shark Art Lesson teaches the element of art: value to grades 1 to 4. Students use wax crayon, tempera paint and colored paper to create bold shark collages that explore tints, shades and expressive line.

The lesson focuses on recognizing and applying light and dark values, with a mix of structured instruction and creative freedom. It comes with a PowerPoint slideshow and PDF art tutorial, plus reflection pages, writing tasks and student-friendly vocabulary, and suits classroom teachers, homeschool parents, art educators and substitute teachers. It also works well as an introduction to the Elements of Art.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• 2-Page Art Lesson Plan with objectives, steps, materials, vocabulary and assessments
• Shark Line Drawing Guide, a directed drawing printable
• 17-Slide Art Tutorial in PDF and PowerPoint formats
• Value Exploration Worksheet
• Read and Respond Literacy Activity with shark-themed text
• Critical Thinking and Art Message Response Pages
• Value Write and Draw Prompt Page
• Draw and Design a Shark Cave Activity
• KWL Chart and Questions for prior knowledge
• Student Self-Assessment Rubric (emoji-based and beginner-friendly)
• "Element of Art: Value" Student About Page
• Creative Process Reflection Page in a magazine cover style
• Instructions for Exploring Value with Crayon and Tempera

HOW TO USE IT

Teach it as a full art lesson over several days or split it into mini-sessions. Use the PowerPoint or PDF tutorial for direct instruction, then extend with the writing, critical thinking and reflection pages. It usually takes 2 to 3 art classes. Grade 1 may need more time with guided steps, while grades 3 and 4 may move faster and spend more time on reflection and analysis.

NATIONAL ART STANDARDS

• VA:Cr2.1.Ka, VA:Cr2.2.Ka, VA:Cr2.3.Ka
• VA:Cr2.1.1a, VA:Cr2.2.1a
• VA:Cr2.1.2a, VA:Cr2.2.2a, VA:Re9.1.2a
• VA:Cr1.2.3a

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Classroom teachers, art educators, substitute teachers and homeschooling families teaching value through a shark-themed project that combines collage, crayon resist and painting.

What materials are needed?

Wax crayon, tempera paint and colored paper.

How long will this lesson take?

Typically 2 to 3 art classes, depending on student age, behavior and instruction pace.

Is it editable?

No. It is non-editable.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and in OCO (One Classroom Over) Magazine, 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, homeschool or as part of a student portfolio, display student work publicly or privately, and use any clip art for personal creations, binder covers and decor.

YOU MAY NOT: share the file with other educators, post it online, use it on OutSchool or your blog, resell it, photocopy it for others or use it without appropriate licensing.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic