Birds in Trees Art project TUI in the KOWHAI biomes lesson 3rd - 6th grade NewZealand
TUI in the KOWHAI (Parson bird in the Sophora Tree) is another in a series of art lesson plans focused on Birds in their habitats, set in a New Zealand context. Use these comprehensive art lesson instructions to guide your next art project in grades 4-8, using paints and oil pastels.
This is a a 45 slide PDF teaching document (not editable) that demonstrates every step, visually supporting students to create their unique drawings and paintings. Includes the elements of SHAPE, COLOUR, TEXTURE, FORM & SPACE. This lesson plan is aimed at grade 4, grade 5 and middle school students.
Use with mid - upper elementary learners in a series of consecutive lessons. Encourage students to follow personal choice options and create their unique bird and tree artwork, with this guided lesson plan. Extend an inquiry unit based on Biomes, Conservation, biodiversity or animals / birds and habitats. Makes connection to trans-disciplinary learning in areas like Sharing the Planet (IB (PYP).
This lesson plan focuses on the Art Elements of:
- COLOUR - warm / cool contrast, colour schemes to build FORM, SPACE & TEXTURE
- LINE - to compose and plan work, add texture
- SHAPE - use shapes to build the tree and bird elements
- FORM - show 3D form with colour value, light and shade
- SPACE - show with layering elements in the painting and over-laying the bird
- TEXTURE - developed with paint colours and marks, shadow and light, line marks
The Lesson plan includes:
- Detailed instructions to create the artwork
- Photographs of every step
- Student examples from mid primary/elementary
- Links to relevant support videos & websites
- Guidance for teacher assessment and student reflection options
- Curriculum links to Level 2 & 3 New Zealand Visual Art Curriculum
- Curriculum Links to Phase 2 & 3 Responding & Creating for IB PYP
- Student Voice guidance for reflections
- Student handout template for reflections
You may also Find this FREE art technique video demonstrating the use of Liquid Water Colors (Colours), helpful for making the backgrounds - CLICK HERE
Materials you will need include:
- Wet grade art paper
- Student Acrylic paint
- Liquid water colours (dye)
- Oil pastels
- Plastic glue spreaders and PVA glue
- Photographs & line drawings Tui & Kowhai
All steps are clearly explained and photographed, giving you the confidence to deliver quality visual art lessons to your students. Includes opportunities for student choice. Media and techniques are fully illustrated, and can be adapted to your requirements. Work examples created by students in Year 4 (aged 8-9 yrs).
Makes links to trans-disciplinary learning in areas like: conservation, birds, biodiversity & biomes.
Landscape PDF Presentation consists of over 45 slides (pages not editable).
Want more lessons like this one?
- Birds in Trees Part 1 - Swamp Hen in the Flax / Pukeko in the Harakeke (CLICK HERE)
- Birds in Trees Part 3 - Fantail in the Fern / Piwakawaka in the Ponga (CLICK HERE)
- Birds in Trees Part 4 - Wood pigeon in the Palm / Keruru in the Nikau (CLICK HERE)
PRAISE FOR another Art lesson in this series - Wood pigeon in the Palm / Keruru in the Nikau:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The students enjoyed the process of painting the nikau tree and learning about it here in New Zealand. They also liked how they were able to add texture to their painting and then draw the kereru/kukupa with pastel. The finished product was great.
Also available:
- Snow Owl VIDEO guided lesson - Little owl | Ruru nohinohi in NZ (CLICK HERE)
- Fantail VIDEO guided lesson - Pīwakawaka (CLICK HERE)
Suits: most mid-upper primary/ elementary grades and middle school
Children will: learn to draw & paint trees, draw & colour birds
Learning intentions include: Draw from observations, Draw with tutorials, Explore the elements of Art, Develop planning & composition skills, Apply theoretical learning to own ideas, Develop technical skills for drawing, Select colour schemes for oil pastels and paint. Respond to art created by artists and by my friends, Reflect on my own knowledge, skills, progress and artwork.
Media demonstrated: paints and oil pastels
Materials used: A3* art paper - white wet grade, A4* art paper - black, drawing pencil, liquid & acrylic paints, oil pastels
*A4 = 8.5 by 11 inches (215.9 by 279.4 mm) A3 = double A4
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Also included in the support documents are:
- Learning Intentions for the IB PYP and NZC at level 2 + 3 / Phase 2 + 3 but these will closely match LO's from other art curriculums.
- Student Voice reflection/ assessment guides
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