Australian Art Project Outback Crocodile Art Lesson Art Activity Australia

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★★★★★ “This resource is awesome. We are homeschooling for the first time this year and I'm not the best artist. My husband is an awesome artist but don't have much time after work. This resource made it so simple for the kids to add art to our Australia unit study. Any time they had trouble my husband would help when he got home. They had so much fun doing this and have already asked if we can continue to do this with all our topics. This is a great resource especially for parents that have no clue about art or how to included it in to pics or subjects. I didn't have to spend more time prepping and most of the items needed we already had. I will be looking for more resources from this seller. Thank you so much. I love the finished pictures and how proud my kids are of their completed work.” ashton hanks, TPT review

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Create an Australian Outback Crocodile Art Project with Your Elementary Students! Dive into the unique beauty of the Australian Outback with this engaging Crocodile Art Project! Perfect for an Australian-themed unit, this art lesson guides students through creating a vibrant crocodile artwork using paint and paper, while exploring patterning and mixed media techniques. This lesson celebrates Australia’s rich environment and inspires creativity in both classroom and homeschooling settings.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

This comprehensive non-editable art resource equips teachers and homeschool educators with all they need for a successful lesson:

✔️ Step-by-Step Art Tutorial: Clear instructions for teaching or independent learning.

✔️ Detailed Lesson Plan: Covers learning objectives, materials, and step-by-step guidance.

✔️ Student Handouts: Printable drawing guides and step-by-step instructions.

✔️ Example Artwork: Show your students a completed piece to inspire their creativity.

✔️ Rubric for Assessment: Streamline your marking with a ready-to-use rubric.

✔️ Reflection Worksheets: Encourage students to evaluate and reflect on their art process.

✔️ Artist Statement Template: Help students articulate their thoughts about their creations.

✔️ Bulletin Board Sign: Perfect for showcasing student work!

PERFECT FOR TEACHERS & HOMESCHOOL EDUCATORS

Whether you're planning an Australian-themed unit or simply want to introduce a fun, mixed media project, this lesson is ideal for teaching:

• Patterning Techniques
• Mixed Media Art Processes
• Themes of Nature and Wildlife
• The Australian Outback’s Unique Ecosystem

HOW TO USE THIS RESOURCE:

Preparation:

• Review the lesson plan for materials and key steps.
• Gather all supplies, including acrylic or tempera paint, oil pastels, and cardstock.
• Print student handouts, rubrics, and reflection worksheets.

During the Lesson:

1. Use the step-by-step tutorial to guide students or project it for the class to follow.
2. Show the sample artwork as inspiration for their designs.
3. Highlight patterning techniques and let students experiment with paint and oil pastels.

After the Lesson:

• Display finished pieces with the bulletin board sign.
• Encourage students to reflect using the art-making worksheet and share their experiences with the artist statement template.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

• Pencil, eraser, black felt
• Oil pastels
• Cardstock or watercolor paper
• Acrylic or tempera paint
• Paintbrush and water

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE:

This Crocodile Art Lesson is part of the Artastic Collective Membership, which offers:

• Access to an extensive Art Curriculum and Lesson Library.
• New art lessons added every month to inspire creativity in your students.
• Time-saving resources for teachers and homeschool educators.

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For clip art, you may use them as clip art, website graphics, binder covers, or even bulletin board decorations.

Use this in creative ways! Explore and have as much fun with it as you would like

By additional licensing for school use.

YOU MAY NOT:

Use this on OutSchool

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FILES YOU WILL DOWNLOAD

• The Outback, Crocodile Art Project, Ms Artastic.pdf: the complete art lesson (PDF)

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