Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will learn about different world civilizations, their art, and how science played a role in their development. The student will create a simple art project inspired by one of these civilizations and understand the connections between art, history, and science.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Crayons or colored pencils
• Access to a comfortable space to draw and talk
• Basic knowledge of a few world civilizations (like Ancient Egypt, Greece, or China)

Activities

• Story Time:

  Start by sharing a short and engaging story about a specific civilization, like the pyramids of Ancient Egypt or the Great Wall of China. Use simple language and exciting details to capture the student's imagination.

• Art Creation:

  After the story, ask the student to create a drawing inspired by the civilization discussed. For example, they can draw a pyramid, a Greek temple, or a dragon from Chinese culture. Encourage them to use lots of colors!

• Science Connection:

  Discuss how science helped these civilizations. For example, explain how the Egyptians used math to build pyramids. Ask the student questions like, "What shapes do you see in your drawing?" to connect art with science.

• Show and Tell:

  Have the student present their artwork and share one interesting fact they learned about the civilization. This helps build confidence and communication skills!

Talking Points

• "Did you know that long ago, people built amazing things like pyramids? They used math and science to make them strong!"
• "Art is a way for people to show their feelings and stories. What do you think your drawing tells us?"
• "Every civilization had its own special way of doing things. Can you think of something unique about the one we learned about?"
• "Science helps us understand the world. How do you think science helped the builders of the Great Wall?"
• "When you share your art, you are sharing a piece of history! What do you want people to remember about your drawing?"
• "Learning about different civilizations helps us understand each other better. What do you think we can learn from them?"