Module 4

In this module, you will complete an ecological art lesson as an artist. You will use the Studio Habits of Mind, arts integration, and ecological art to create natural inks and artwork inspired by contemporary artists.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

Identify Studio Habits of Mind within an ecological art lesson.
Create and experiment with natural or found-material inks.
Connect ecological art to science, social studies, and ELA learning.

Estimated time: 3 hours

Deliverables:

Discussion post + 2 replies
Assignment: Ecological Artwork and Reflection

What you’ll do:

Watch the Module 4 Introduction Video
Review the Color of Home: Experimenting with Ink lesson
Learn about Heather Bird Harris and John Sabraw
Create simple, natural inks using available materials
Experiment with ink techniques
Create an artwork inspired by your environment
Reflect on the Studio Habits of Mind used during the process

Required Review

Lesson Plan

Color of Home: Experimenting with Ink

Facilitator Overview

Artist Resources

Review Studio Habits of Mind from Module 1

Observe
Develop Craft
Envision

Discussion Post (To be completed after artwork)

As you completed the lesson, where did you notice yourself using Studio Habits of Mind?

Discuss:

Which habit came most naturally?
Which habit challenged you?
How might your students respond to this lesson?
Respond to 2 peers with at least one of these prompts:
- Acknowledge something specific from their post.
- Add a new idea, connection, or perspective.
- Ask a thoughtful question or extend the conversation.

Assignment: Connecting to Eco Art

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to experience an arts-integrated ecological art lesson from the perspective of a student. By participating in the lesson, you will apply the Studio Habits of Mind, explore ecological art, and reflect on how it supports learning across subject areas.

Submission Requirements

One photo of ink experiments

One photo of the completed artwork

1–2 page reflection

Submission Type

2 jpeg

Word Document

Assignment

Part 1

Complete the Color of Home: Experimenting with Ink lesson.

As you work through the lesson, pay attention to the choices you make as an artist. Note how you are using the Studio Habits of Mind as you create.

After completing the lesson, submit the following:

One photo of your ink experiments or test sheets
One photo of your completed artwork

Part 2

Write a 1–2 page reflection that addresses the following:

What did you learn from creating and experimenting with natural inks?
Which Studio Habit of Mind did you use most during the lesson? Explain.
How did the lesson connect art to another subject area?