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Unit- Culture –Greek Mythology
Lesson Title- Introduction to Greek Characters and Mask Making
Time – 80mins
Grade Level –6th
Objectives/Outcomes- Students will be able toLearn information and terms about Greek Mythology, Greek history, and
geography and culture of Ancient Greece.
Complete a guided graphic organizer where they must choose a Greek Character
and symbols to use in their mask design
Learn art material Plaster wrap and create a plaster mask
NYS ART Standard- (1) Create, Perform, and Participate in the Arts
(3) Respond to and Analyze Works of Art
(4)- Understand Cultural Dimensions and Contributions of Art
Social Studies StandardProcedure0-5mins
1) Anticipatory Set- Greet students. Take Attendance. Student’s daily
sketchbook assignment in their workbooks (see daily routine sheet for
explanation). Have students prepare for notes
5-8mins
2) Input- Gauge how much they know about Greek Mythology. Expect
them to name a few of the gods. Ask them how many of them have heard of these
stories from their history class. Explain that different cultures believe different
things and this can all depend on the time period too. Pass out worksheets
8-10mins
3) Modeling- Guide them through how to use the Greek character graphic
organizer (see attached). Tell them to make sure they are picking multiple choices
and understand what a symbol is.
10-11mins
4) Understanding- Ask if there are any questions about the organizer.
Answer accordingly.
11-30mins
5) Modeling- Guide students through Greek Mythology powerpoint (see
attached). REMINDER- Tell students that you are not expecting them to
necessarily agree with every thing. They are simply studying the characters to
gain an understanding of the culture and artistic designing.
11-30mins
6) Practice- Have students circle Greek Characters they like on the
organizer as you go through slideshow. Outline specific slides that correlate with
the worksheet. Special attention to modifications outlined. Work or have aids
work with special need students if necessary.
30-40mins
7) Modeling- Guide them through how to make a plaster wrap masks. Go
over proper set up with plastic. Write name on back of masks so they do not get
taken or lost. Spend time cutting plaster wrap into small strips. Show them how to
activate the chemical by using water and then how to apply it on. It is important to
go over the three-layer rule as well as the strong around the sides. Also let them
know if they have strips that go over the mold it doesn’t matter as they will be cut
to size.
30-40mins
8) Understanding- Ask if there are any questions about how to use it and
then allow them to start setting up.
40-70mins
9) Practice- Monitor that students are correctly creating masks. Do not
allow them to finish unless they show the finished masks to me
70-80mins
10) Clean-up- Put worksheets in folder. Clear tables and put away
supplies. Chairs pushed in.
Vocabulary- Greek, Mythology, Symbolism, Symbols, Various Mythological Characters
Materials- Graphic Organizer. Computer. Smartboard projector, scissors, plastic table
covers, plaster-wrap, buckets, water,
Interdisciplinary ElementsHistory and Geography- Greece.
Common Core Elements
WHST 6-8.2
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the
topic.
Assessment- Student has learned information and terms about Greek Mythology, Greek
history, and geography and culture of Greece.
Completed a guided graphic organizer where they chose a Greek Character and
symbols to use in their mask design
Learned art material Plaster wrap and created a plaster mask
AttachedGreek Character graphic organizer
Greek Character Powerpoint.
Modifications/ Comments-