Fine Arts: Visual Arts

K-4 Standard 1: Understanding and Applying Media, Techniques and Processes

• Students use different media, techniques and processes to communicate ideas, experiences and stories.

K-4 Standard 3: Choosing and Evaluating a Range of Subject Matter, Symbols and Ideas

• Students select and use subject matter, symbols and ideas to communicate meaning.

K-4 Standard 6: Making connections between visual arts and other disciplines

• Students identify connections between the visual arts and other disciplines in the curriculum

Source: National Standards for Arts Education

Social Studies: Individuals, Groups and Institutions

Pre-K-12: Standard 5

• Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of interactions among individuals, groups and institutions.

National Council for the Social Studies, Expectations of Excellence: Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (Washington, D.C.: NCSS, 1994). This book may be purchased by calling 800-683-0812. Electronic copies of it are not available. Source: Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Source:Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Use Ellison's versatile Ribbons to create various unique projects that build awareness and encourage community service. Develop civic mindedness and respect for others through expressions of gratitude.

Supplies Used: Cardstock or Construction Paper, Colored Pencils or Crayons, Glue, Pen, Overhead Transparency Sheet, Scissors, Tape (Double-Sided)

The teacher will die-cut the materials for student use prior to the lesson.

1. Die-cut an XL Circle from an overhead transparency sheet. Die-cut twenty SM yellow Ribbons and arrange along the edge of the circle. Adhere in place.
2. Die-cut twenty LG yellow Ribbons and adhere to ends of SM Ribbons to create wreath.
3. Die-cut another XL Circle from white cardstock and trim down to 7" diameter. Computer generate or write a sentiment on the Circle.
4. Adhere to center of the wreath, gently overlapping SM Ribbons to hold in place (see Main Photo).