Submitted by: Jeryl
Hollingsworth, LaFrance Elementary in LaFrance, SC
UNIT: Letters of the Alphabet -Interdisciplinary
Lesson: x-rays - the Letter X
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Objectives:
SW demonstrate the ability to draw vertical, horizontal, and
diagonal lines, recognize the difference between inside and
outside, create a picture of themselves.
Materials: Books on x-rays and skeletons, large
skeleton model
from the science
lab, white Chalk
or Crayons
, black Paper, real x-rays, book Dem
Bones, pad of skin tone paper doll cut-outs.
Example of
drawing skeleton alone
Vocabulary: straight lines, diagonal lines,
x-ray, inside, outside.
Standards:
(S.C.
state standards)
I.
Understanding and
applying Media, Techniques, and Processes
B. Use a variety of media, techniques and processes to
communicate ideas, experiences and stories through their
artworks
II. Using knowledge
of Structures and Functions
Aesthetic
Perception/Creative Expression.
B. Use some elements and principles of design to
communicate ideas through their artworks
VI
Making Connections between Visual Arts And Other
Disciplines
B .
Begin to identify connections between the visual arts
and content areas across the curriculum
Dem Bones
,
by Bob Barner. Publisher: Chronicle Books.
(The
song we all used to sing as children about how our bones are
put together)
The words of this story/song were originally sung as African
American spirituals. Today, the text is used to teach
children about anatomy, and how the bones are put together
in the human body. The bright illustrations are a highlight
of this book, and you might even want to get up and dance.
After all, the toe bones connected to the foot bone...
Alternate: Them Bones;
Ian Dicks and David Hawcock; A four-foot, fold-out, pull-out human skeleton accompanies the lyrics of the well-known song in a work that teaches young readers about the different bones in the human body.
Integration with Science
You can integrate this lesson by showing real x-rays to the students:
Human X-Rays on Film
- Grades Pre K & up. Hold these life-sized human x-rays up to the light or use them on a light table and see every authentic detail of a real skeletal system. Arrange the 18 pieces together to reproduce the entire body of a young adult. 5' tall. Teacher guide included.
Activity:Teacher will show x-rays, read book about skeletons-talk about x-rays
being a photo of the inside of your body, how is that different from a regular photo
TW let students choose cut-out of children that most
matches their skin tone (I used a
Roylco Paper Doll Pad made by Roylco, available at Dick Blick) Students color and draw on the paper to
match what they look like and what they are wearing. While
they are working, I went around and stapled their person
to a sheet of 9 X 12 black construction paper. When
the students were close to being finished with the picture
of the outside of their bodies….
TW demonstrate how to draw skeletons with white chalk
or white crayon. (I had them trace around the person with a
pencil first so the skeleton would stay inside the body)
Students will make x-ray picture of themselves under
the first picture.
Note: Template could be
made for figure, students trace and cut out - or they could
draw their own figure - depending on time. In previous
years, Jeryl just had student draw the skeleton. Many drew
family and pets - See
example.
Evaluation: student work and teacher observation.- looking for recognizable
pictures of students, students able to talk about the
different lines being used
Resources:
Art Appreciation:
Songs
