Visual Arts Internet Activities

Basic Video Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro gives students a step-by-step lesson to learn the basic skills needed for video editing: Adding and editing files, working with audio, creating titles, and rendering and saving your project. The lesson provides step-by-step instructions and also includes links to tutorials students can use as they need to complete the lesson. Students create a short project as they follow the mini-lessons and then demonstrate their learning through a short creative project at the end of the tutorials. This lesson was created for an 8th grade class, but is appropriate for any age group that are first time users of Adobe Premiere Pro.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• Adobe Premiere Pro Step-by-Step Tutorial

• Basic Adobe Premiere Pro Editing Project Expectations & Rubric

12/29/17: The links to sites with free-to-use video clips has been added to this resource.

Note: This was created for use with Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2014.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

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Learning about Typography: Kinetic Typography is a two-part lesson to give students an introduction to typography. This is perfect for a technology class that focuses on web design or graphic design, or for an art class. The first lesson lets students’ research information and terminology about typography in a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt). Then, in part two, students work to create a kinetic typography project utilizing only fonts (no pictures) and syncing this to music using either Microsoft PowerPoint or Adobe After Effects. The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be adapted for older students.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• Introduction to Typography Questions/WebQuest worksheet

• Introduction to Typography Questions/WebQuest worksheet answer key

• Kinetic Typography Project in MS PowerPoint or Adobe Illustrator Lesson with Rubric

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Adobe Photoshop “iAm” Project gives students an opportunity to express their personality and interests as they create a silhouette from a picture of themselves showing off something that defines them. The lesson uses simple Adobe Photoshop techniques to learn the Pen Tool, work with backgrounds, layers and text. The lesson provides step-by-step instructions and also includes links to tutorials students can use as they need to complete the lesson.

This is a fun lesson for the beginning of the year to help students get to know each other, or a good lesson during the year to learn more about each other. These look great printed and displayed too! This lesson was created for an 8th grade class, but would be appropriate for any beginning Adobe Photoshop user.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• Basic Adobe Photoshop Editing Project Expectations & Rubric

• Sample Project (.psd file)

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Creative Projects in Animoto utilizes the free Web 2.0 tool www.animoto.com which allows students to create and edit videos online and then share their finished product. No download is required to use the product, making it easy for teachers who are not able to download software on classroom computers to still give their students a choice in learning.

In these lessons, students are provided with a quick tutorial, as well as links to other resources to help them with their projects. The tutorial is intended to help students get started with the program and then use the resources within the program to refine their creations.

Also included is a list of 12 easy project ideas to allow the teacher and student a choice in how to demonstrate knowledge of Animoto and the lesson content. Use one or let students choose from several! General project instructions and expectations, along with a grading rubric are also included.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• Quick Getting Started Tutorial for Students

• Student Expectations, Project Instructions and Rubric

• List of 12 easy project ideas to choose from

Middle schoolers love this activity and many of my students have gone on to create other videos at home!

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In this lesson, students learn fun facts about Norman Rockwell and his art as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. Then, they use that knowledge to create an art project of their own, using Rockwell’s style, in Microsoft Paint, 3D Paint, or one of these free Web 2.0 tools: SketchPad (https://sketch.io/sketchpad/) or SumoPaint (https://www.sumopaint.com/home/#app) that do not require download. A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper. Also included are tutorial links to assist students with the software for the art project.

This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files Included:

* Teacher & Student Resources

* Fun Facts about Norman Rockwell WebQuest Activity (print and editable digital files included)

* Fun Facts about Norman Rockwell WebQuest Answer Key

* Creating Art in Norman Rockwell’s Style using a Choice of Software

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Make Learning a Blast! Interactive Drag & Drop Games & Activities (Shape, Color & Letter Sorting Included - No Prep Needed!)

Boost early learning with FUN and engaging drag & drop activities! This no-prep resource keeps young minds active with a variety of exciting games that develop:

• Shape Recognition & Sorting: Drag colorful shapes to their matching outlines, mastering identification and classification.
• Color Matching & Sorting: Enhance color recognition and sorting skills through interactive drag & drop exercises.
• Letter Recognition & Sorting: Build a strong foundation in the alphabet with interactive letter matching and sorting games.

All activities are ready to use - no prep required! Simply open the file and let the learning adventure begin.

Benefits for Students:

• Interactive Learning: Drag & drop mechanics keep children engaged and actively participating in the learning process.
• Enhanced Cognitive Skills: Sorting activities strengthen problem-solving, critical thinking, and visual discrimination.
• Fun & Rewarding: The interactive format makes learning enjoyable, boosting motivation and confidence.
• Strong Foundation: Develops essential skills for future academic success, all while having a blast!

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• Preschoolers
• Kindergarteners
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Interactive Match Mania! Drag & Drop Fun with Amazing Creatures!

Boost Early Learning with Engaging Shadow Matching!

What is it?

Interactive Match Mania! is an exciting drag-and-drop game designed to transform learning for young children. Students embark on a captivating adventure, matching adorable bugs, playful farm animals, mighty dinosaurs, and fascinating sea creatures to their shadows!

What will students learn?

• Visual Recognition: Develops critical thinking skills by identifying shapes and matching them to their corresponding shadows.
• Creature Classification: Introduces basic science concepts by sorting animals into familiar categories.
• Fine Motor Skills: Strengthens hand-eye coordination through the fun and interactive drag-and-drop gameplay.
• Memory Enhancement: Improves recall and memory retention as children remember which shadow belongs to each creature.

How will teachers benefit?

• Engaging Lesson Tool: Interactive Match Mania! adds a touch of fun and excitement to lesson plans, keeping students actively engaged.
• Differentiation Friendly: The game caters to a variety of learning styles, making it a perfect tool for differentiated instruction.
• Assessment at a Glance: Teachers can easily gauge student understanding by observing their progress in the game.
• Time-Saving Solution: Interactive Match Mania! is a ready-made activity that saves valuable lesson planning time.

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Does your child ever seem stressed, overwhelmed, or out of focus?

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Empower your students to navigate the ever-changing landscape of emotions with our comprehensive Social-Emotional Learning Bundle!

This interactive, Google-compatible resource pack provides everything you need to equip your students with the tools for emotional mastery.

Here's what sets this bundle apart:

• 3 Engaging Presentations: Dive deep into different emotions and situations with our interactive presentations. Students will gain valuable insights and discover effective strategies for managing their feelings.
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• Unlock Self-Discovery: Foster self-reflection and emotional intelligence with 19 captivating writing prompts.
• Practice Makes Perfect: Solidify learning with 5 engaging worksheet activities that reinforce social-emotional skills.

This isn't just about managing emotions – it's about building a foundation for success!

By utilizing this bundle, your students will develop:

• Resilience: Equip them to bounce back from challenges with confidence.
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• Emotional Intelligence: Cultivate the ability to understand and manage their own emotions effectively.

Invest in your students' social-emotional well-being today!

This comprehensive and effective resource empowers them to navigate life's emotional terrain with confidence and clarity.

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