Ms.

Bolintineanu
Ill Follow the Moon Sea Turtle Resist Lesson Plan
Cielo Azul Elementary School
Fourth Grade

Lesson Overview
Students will learn about the story of the mother sea turtle and her quest to bury her eggs
and design their very own sea turtle using a wax resist watercolor technique. Students will
discuss turtle ecology and choose from several materials to create their turtle.

Objectives:
Students will:
1. Listen to the story Ill Follow the Moon read by teacher
2. Practice drawing sea turtles and sea turtle shells in sketch books
3. Learn about resist technique and how it can be used to achieve an artistic effect
4. Recognize and explain the difference between warm and cool color relationships

New Mexico Visual Arts Standards Addressed (4-5):

1.1A.1-2

Identify the principles of design in works of art and the environment. Apply the elements of
art in assigned visual arts problems.

1.1B.1

Select a variety of materials, tools and techniques for producing desired artistic results.

1.1C.2

Demonstrate proper use of art materials.

3.3B.1

Demonstrate understanding by applying art elements (e.g., color, form, line, shape, size,
space, texture and value) and principles of design (balance, contrast, emphasis, movement,
pattern, proportion, repetition, rhythm, unity and variety) to other content areas.

4.4A.1

Solve artistic challenges using preliminary sketches, divergent production, and various
sources of inspiration.

5.5B.1

Communicate about works of art using activities such as class discussion, portfolio collection
and display.

Preparation:
Samples, handouts, and other guides
Ill Follow the Moon by Stephanie Lisa Tara
PowerPoint slideshow with images of turtles and turtle art from various cultures
Directions on board with steps (drawn and written)

Art Supplies and Materials:
Student sketch books

Pencils/erasers
Thick white paper
White/black pastel (OR white gloss medium)
Brushes
Watercolor paint
Salt
Buckets with water for brushes

Vocabulary:
Texture: the feel of a surface; to give a surface a rough or raised texture
Resist: the process of using wax or oil to draw on a surface then add water based
paint to the surrounding area. The water-based absorbs into the paper while the
wax or oil resists the color.
Habitat: the place in which an animal lives, survives, and thrives.
Life cycle: the full span of an organisms life from birth to death.
Batik: a traditional textile dying process practiced in many parts of the world using
bright colorful dyes and wax resist technique.
Warm and Cool Color Schemes: combinations of colors which appear warm or cool to
the eye- red, orange, and yellow or green, blue, and purple

Lesson Overview
Day 1: Students will begin the lesson reading a story with Ms. B called Ill Follow the Moon,
a book about the life cycle and ecology of the sea turtle. After discussing the book, students
will view a short PowerPoint presentation with images of sea turtles and sea turtle art from
cultures around the world. For the remainder of the class period, students will practice
drawing sea turtles and sea turtle shells in their sketchbooks with guided help from Ms. B.

Day 2: After a brief review of sea turtle art, students will retrieve their sketchbooks and
finish practicing. Students will watch a demonstration of the project by Ms. B, from
beginning their drawing first with pencil on paper to using black/white oil pastel or gel
medium to create a resist look with watercolor. Students will be sure to write their names
on the back of their paper before beginning the assignment. Student work will be collected
or laid out to dry at the end of the class period.

Day 3: Students will finish the painting process, using a carefully selected set of colors of
their choice. Students will have the opportunity to use salt on wet watercolor if they wish
to create designs and patterns in the paint.