Roots: your connections and community
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create an artwork to reflect my family roots
Key learning points
- Families are unique and come in all shapes and sizes
- Family extends beyond biology, to those who choose to be a part of each other's lives and offer unconditional love
- Art can represent both individual families and that of wider society
Keywords
Roots - the origin of something
Tradition - customs or beliefs passed on through generations
Sgraffito - a decorative artform made by scratching through a surface to reveal a lower layer of colour.
Common misconception
Your future identity is completely determined by your family roots.
A common misconception is thinking your family roots completely decide who you are, without any chance to grow or change. In truth, your identity is shaped by both your roots and your own experiences.
Teacher tip
When making the sgraffito pieces, it is worth wiping the tool used after every scrape to prevent a build up of oil pastel.
Equipment
Cartridge or thick paper, oil pastels, tree template (if required), sgraffito tools or cocktail stick, pencil, marker pens, pencil crayons
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the difference between a migrant and a refugee?
Q2.What is a migrant?
Q3.What is one major challenge that refugees often experience?
Q4.What is an empathetic artwork?
Q5.What is the main difference between empathy and sympathy?
Q6.Why is a bird often used as a symbol for migration in art?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Why are family traditions important?
Q2.What is meant by family roots?
Q3.How do family roots help with your identity?
Q4.What is a common misconception about family roots and identity?
Q5.Why is a tree an appropriate symbol for family?
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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