Reflection Assessment:

Student Wrap-Up Sheet (must independently answer)

A Basing your evaluation of the paper mache ice-cream project do you feel that
you better understand shape and form? Explain

B Reflecting on the form and shape of your sculpture, do you feel that youve
effectively applied the principles of shape and form into your sculpture?
Explain how you have achieved this?

C Can this activity be classified as pop art? What is your reasoning?

D By going through the motions of this activity, do you feel that you better
understand the mental process Claes Oldenburg underwent to achieve his
 sculptures end result? What about the class instructions helped you come to
your reasoning?

Grading Rubric:

The students ability to follow the main objectives of this project will be based on a 4,3,2,1
grading scale rubric

4 Meets full requirements. Student demonstrates a thorough understanding of

the activity. Follows the instructional objectives of the worksheet directions (with
scissors, glue, paint, & etc.) and includes at least 2 different colors for the ice-
cream scoops and a cherry.

3 Meets requirements. Demonstrates that the student possess an

understanding of the activity(with scissors, glue, paint & etc). Missing the
variation of colors for the ice-cream scoops but still has the cherry on top.

2 Missing a few details. Demonstrates that the student possess an

understanding of the activity (with scissors, glue and paint). However, the student
fails to use all the instructional objectives of the activity (skips steps, lack of
variation of colors for the ice-cream scoops, and no cherry).

1 Student does not meet the instructional objectives. Disregards steps, doesnt
have a minimum of 2 scoops, no color variation, & no cherry.

Exploring Shape & Form with Claes Oldenburg

Grade Six
 Lori Henderson

4.17.16

Introduction: The intent behind this unit plan is for sixth grade students to understand the
connection between shape & form, through the artwork of Claes Oldenburg.

Instructional Objectives:

1 : Identify and describe all the elements of art found in selected works of art
(shape/form)

2.4 Create increasingly complex original works of art reflecting personal choices and
increased technical skill

3.2 View selected works of art from a culture (pop culture) and describe how they have
changed or not changed in theme and content over a period of time.

4.3 Develop specific criteria as individuals or in groups to assess and critique works of art

Content Outline:

1 Defining the relationship between shape & form

A Classify the differences between Shape & Form (introduce organic
vs. geometric shapes)
B Students will be required to complete a worksheet that focuses on
identifying, creating, and associating geometric/organic shapes
C Introduce biography of Claes Oldenburg and his sculpture Dropped
Cone.
D Students will be asked to identify shapes and forms within the class
room setting
E Worksheet will be completed with the assistance of the instructor
2 Compare and Contrast Flying Pins & Giant BLT by Claes Oldenburg
A Review Shape & Form, define pop art/movement, and review
geometric vs. organic shapes
B Review biography of Claes Oldenburg
C Describe, analyze, interpret & judge Spoonbridge & Cherry by
Claes Oldenburg
D Activity worksheet two: Compare and Contrast with follow up
questions
3 Make Paper-mache ice-cream cone sculpture
A Review shape/form as well as organic vs. geometric
B Go over Claes Oldenburgs biography
C Describe, analyze, interpret, and judge Peaches and Pears by
Oldenburg
D Go over instructions with the class
E Thumbnail an end result of the final outcome of the project
F Make ice-cream sculpture
 G Paint sculpture after it dries

Materials & Equipment:

Worksheets for lesson 1 and 2

Reproductions by Oldenburg includes Dropped Cone Bridgespoon &
Cherry Flying Pins Giant BLT and Peaches and Pears.
Scissors
Paper cones
Hot glue
Newspaper
Tape
Styrofoam ball
Art Paste
Brown Kraft Paper
White newsprint paper
Paint supplies (paint)
Paint brushes
Mod Podge

Evaluation:

Student participation will be graded according to a + or - system in accordance to all

worksheets (refer to lesson 1 and 2 activity worksheets for grade specifics). The paper
mache ice-cream cone will be evaluated by a 4,3,2,1 grading rubric (refer to lesson 3 for
further details).