Polar Bears and Arctic Lights

During the months of November and December , students have been observing, learning and creating Polar Bears and Arctic Lights.

Each fifth grade student created their own unique "stuffed Polar Bear" using fabric, ribbon, buttons and found objects. Students learned to sew and create with many materials

Forth graders captured polar bear facial expressions while drawing large polar bears. They completed their drawings by using marker strokes to create the texture of the bear's fur and fabric clothes.

Students in grade three created their own mini Polar Bear using cut paper and markers. each mini polar bear's face expresses a thought or feeling. 

The story, "The Blizzard Marker" by Robert Sabuda inspired second graders to paint Polar bear portraits adding Artic fights to the background using chalk. Students learned how to create a fur or fuzzy texture using paint.

Reading "The Three Polar Bears" by Jan Brett, gave the first graders many idea to create their own Polar Bears using paper and makers. During another art class "Artic Lights" by Debbie Miller was read to inspire 1st grade student to create their own Arctic Landscape with a moveable arctic animal.

All art work created is on display now and until the end of December in "Memorial Hall". All whom were able to attend the Winter concert were able to enjoy seeing Memorial students "winter" artwork. 

Native American Art

America the Beautiful is the theme for Memoiral School's art program this year. Students will create and observe art that reflects the character of America throughout generations, starting with Native American Art. Students have been busy, starting in September building totem poles, designing bravery shields, creating Kachinas, weaving and reading Tribal Ledgonds. Some of the books we have read include The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush, The Legend of the Blue Bonnet and The Raven.