Charles McGee Art Project

Ready to teach a sculpture lesson for Black History Month that’ll keep middle school art kids engaged? My Charles McGee art project will boost confidence and creativity. Kids will appreciate his modern sculptures and paintings. Moreover, they’ll enjoying playing a roll a dice game to make a sculpture of their own!

And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create art lesson plans for middle school based on Black artist, Charles McGee from Detroit, Michigan.

During this art project, your class will discover how Charles McGee created a sense of togetherness in Detroit during the 1960’s. Use it to discuss contemporary harmony, movement, and assemblages in art. Students will create a cardboard sculpture using the step-by-step guide and PowerPoint.

Plan lessons for middle school students about modern art history and art appreciation in a way that excites them. Finally feel confident in your art curriculum and be organized and prepared to teach art!

What’s Included In My Sculpture Art Lesson

Can I be honest with you? Art history can sometimes be boring for kids. There, I said it. Teaching about artists and cultures doesn’t have to be a snoozer, though!

I’ve designed 3 different ways for students to attempt this sculpture art project based on Charles McGee. All will engage kids to create! Choose which way works best for your classes:

• Roll a dice game to add randomness to your student’s artwork
• “You Pick” idea worksheet for kids to choose their own patterns
• Digital spinner wheels, so kids can randomly pick patterns and you can integrate technology in the art room
• Printable dice template in case you have no dice
• Step-by-step picture directions to guide students through the art process
• Drawing practice worksheet, for kids who want to sketch out their ideas
• Charles McGee Artist biography about the life and work of this Detroit, Michigan painter and sculptor, so you don’t need to research
• “Big Ideas” reflection worksheet where students write about their art process
• Art rubric, a self-assessment tool to get students thinking about things like craftsmanship and art project goals
• 8 “I CAN” Statements aligned to the Studio Habits of Mind to use during instruction or post on your bulletin board
• 4 Art exit tickets with quick, thought-provoking prompts
• Art history coloring pages to keep kids inspired by Charles McGee’s sculptures outside of the art room

Ways to Use This Charles McGee Art Project for Black History Month

My Charles McGee sculpture lesson is flexible and can be used in many ways throughout your art room and beyond. It’s great for maternity or emergency art sub plans, and even for virtual art class or an after-school art club.

You Will Receive

• 1 Non-Editable Printable PDF (Charles McGee Art Project)
• 1 Non-Editable PowerPoint
• 5 Digital Spinner Videos (downloadable, and links to them on Google Slides and YouTube)
• Paperless Google Drive Digital Resource

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