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This Moon Art Unit includes three engaging lessons designed to introduce KS2 students to the moon through art. The unit blends science and creativity, helping students deepen their understanding of the moon while developing their artistic skills. Ideal for Year 3 to Year 6 students, this resource is ready to use in the classroom with detailed lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, and various resources.

What’s Included:
✔ 3 detailed lesson plans.
✔ PowerPoint presentations for each lesson.
✔ Resources: moon map website, “how to draw the moon” video, strip frame templates, black circular paper, pastels, paint, viewfinders, sketching pencils, and more.

Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Lesson 1 – Shades of the Moon:
Students learn to use pastels to shade the moon, understanding its composition and creating moon maps with white pastels and light smudging techniques.
★ Lesson 2 – Shades of Grey:
Students explore colour blending by mixing black and white to create smooth transitions of grey. They practice mixing paint to achieve gradual changes in colour.
★ Lesson 3 – Lunar Viewfinder:
Students use a viewfinder to select an area of the moon to sketch and paint. The focus is on colour accuracy, texture, and shape, applying blending skills for a detailed representation.

Why It’s Useful:
✔ Combines art and science, enhancing understanding of the moon’s features.
✔ Clear success criteria for each lesson to guide students’ learning.
✔ Includes visual aids and video tutorials to support instruction.
✔ Suitable for KS2 students, offering a creative approach to the topic.

Suggested Use Cases:
Perfect for KS2 art lessons or cross-curricular projects combining science and art. Ideal for Year 3 to Year 6 students studying space or the moon.

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