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Re: 7th grade art

From: Ted Beilby (tbeilby)
Date: Tue Jun 13 2000 - 13:29:23 PDT

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    I'm sorry I forgot to sign my name to the post about 7th grade art.
    My name is Diane, Ted is my husband.

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    From: <KSchiavo00>
    Subject: Re: 7th grade art

    > Ted-

    > simple one such as a box w/top and handle which then is painted and
    > shellaked. I have done frogs, fish, shoes and hats.

    I love papier mache' because you can make anything. I have assigned small
    animal before christma which students could then string for ornaments if
    they want, trays of many shapes that we then painted in the style of a
    famous artist, vessels that took on many shapes where I would require a
    number of added pieces such as handles, lids, relief, feet

    >There is just so much we have to expose them to in a short amount of time.

    that is the problem, not enough time!! and so many fun, exciting, important
    things to do

    > The project they liked most was the FOIL relief. Design is built up
    using
    > scraps of cardboard (railroad board). A layer of rubber cement is placed
    > down and covered with aluminum foil (heavy weight). students press,
    outline,
    > and right into the foil. After, a coat of India ink is painted over the
    > entire piece, it is gently wiped off in a circular motion to reveal
    details
    > of the piece. It is a sure success! Guarenteed.

    I have done something similar with great success also. Instead of India
    ink, rub the foil with corse paper towel and then paint with water colors.
    the result is a beautful shimmering color.

    >If the class is behaves poorly, we wont do
    > any projects! (but will do many written assignments- I can teach both
    ways.)

    I also use this same tactic. If students can't behave with art materials I
    give them the same terms and infermation but without the art supplies. this
    can be for a class or an individual. they usually come around so they can
    stop doing book work.

    > We start teaming next year so our schedule changes a bit (45min
    classes a
    > day for 9 weeks) If you are currently teaming and could give me some
    advice
    > or suggestions -I would surely welcome it!!!

    Our school does have teams but it is not set up to include the "encore"-
    Art, P.E., Music, Family Living...
    the core teachers (English, Geography, Math, Science) have a team. These
    teachers work only with the group of students and teachers in their team.
    "School within a school" idea they have an extra planning time so that they
    can plan together. they even have their own central office in their hall and
    have set up their own coffee pots, frig... Many of them do not even come to
    the teachers lounge ever. For teachers like me who are without a team,
    team time or team room the feeling is of being outcasts. Most travel from
    school to school. I am one of the lucky ones that stays in one school. I
    don't even have my room during a planning period and I don't have an office.
    I have been assigned to a team only to take a group of students during the
    morning "homeroom" time (30 min.) so that the team will not have to many
    students in their homerooms. It doesn't quite make sence. I do my best to
    work with it but I have told the principal that I don't think I should have
    the homeroom. I hate to sound so bitter but there is some disrespect for
    the subject in this system. I do love my job and I have banded together
    with anyone who feels left out. I also try very hard to include all team
    teachers in what I'm doing but my schedule makes it impossible to do art
    that goes along with their subjects.:) they do understand this now but they
    didn't the first year. If they come to me for ideas I will do anything I
    can for them except give them supplies that I need. If they ask to borrow
    brushes I ask them to sign them out.

    Kathy - If you have a specific question about teaming I might be able to
    answer.
    thank you for your ideas
    Diane Beilby 

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