History Art Lesso
History Art Lesso
History Art Lesso
Olympic Crown
Big Idea: The Olympic games have
been around for thousands of years
started by the Greeks. We will be
learning the history of the Olympics and
the traditions associated with it.
Grade: 4
Time Allotment: 1hr
Summary
This project is a visual to go along with
the class history unit of the Ancient
Greeks. In our social studies class we will
learn about the Ancient Greeks
specifically the Olympic games. The
students will be learning that the Ancient
Greeks loved competitions of all sorts,
especially sporting competitions. The
games were held in honor of the mighty
god, Zeus, king of all the gods. The
games were held in the city-state of
Olympia. The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
is one of the seven wonders of the
ancient world. At first, the games were
made up of foot races. But other sports
were gradually added. Besides the foot
races, there were boxing and wrestling
matches, discus and javelin throwing, and chariot races. Other sports
were added as well. The Greeks took the Olympic games quite
seriously. Nearly all the ancient Greek cities sent teams to participate
in the ancient Greek Olympics. If two or more Greek city-states happen
to be at war with each other when the game date arrived, war was
halted for the duration of the games. Students will create a Greek
Olympic crown to show their knowledge of the ancient Greek games
and prepare for a Olympic games of our own. They will cut, glue and
design their leaf crown for them to wear to the Olympic games.
Instructional Artifacts
Scissors
Glue
Construction paper
Stencils
Key Concepts
A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create
works in the arts and humanities.
Elements
Visual Arts: color form/shape line space texture
value
Principles
Visual Arts: balance contrast emphasis/focal point
movement/rhythm proportion/scale repetition
unity/harmony
History
8.4 World History
8.4.4.A
Differentiate common characteristics of the social, political, cultural,
and economic groups in world history
8.4.4.B
Locate historical documents, artifacts, and sites, which are critical to
World history.
8.4.4.C
Explain how continuity and change in world history have influenced
personal development and identity.
Belief systems and religions
Assessment
They will need to be on task and stay focused with the objectives given
to the class. They need to create an ancient crown that is unique. They
will need to cut out, design their leaves, and work little by little to