interactive learning

Q2 Immersive Interactives: Art

12. Interactives

INTRODUCTION TO ART INTERACTIVES

There are interactive activities and additional resources located on this page that are focused on the Arts. Click on the "plus" symbol in each green field to check out the activities and resources.


  1. Check with your teacher about the expectations for your exploration into these Art resources. There are a variety of different interactive resources that can support your interests and learning goals.
  2. Some assignment options:
    • Choose ONE of the Interactive Activities below and complete the Recording Document that is linked in the activity.  If there is not a Recording Document, follow the steps in the activity and use a format of your choice to record your findings. 
      • Again, check with your teacher about the expectations for submitting the Recording Document or your work.  Your teacher may have set aside time for you to complete all of the Interactive Activities.
    • Write a brief review in the format that works best for you (i.e., Google Slide Presentation) about one of the Interactive Activities or the Resources below that you think would be the most useful to you in school. Include the information below. 
                    • The name of the activity
                    • URL of the activity
                    • Topic you researched
                    • Two or three sentences describing the activity with a screenshot of it
                    • Two to four sentences telling why you recommend this activity and what you liked about it the most
        • Share something you learned with another classmate or the entire class,

Odd One Out Google AI-Generated Art Game

Find the odd one out in a race against time. You have 4 chances before the game is over!

Start the Odd One Out game and play until the Game is Over. Select the small orange arrow on the right side, and review all of the sets of images. You may scroll left and right to review each set of images. Look carefully at each of the AI-generated images and determine a list of clues (things that just don't seem right) that would help you pick out the AI-generated "Odd One".   

Shows that the game is over, the total number of points and the orange arrows on the left and right to advance to the next set of images.

Activity options:

1. Compare your list of clues with others in the class after having completed three rounds. Try again using your clues and those that you may have added based on the comparison with your classmates.

2. Play as a whole class and identify the AI-generated image. When correct, identify the clues you used.  Discuss as a class.



Be an animated cartoonist and test out how to make your drawings come alive.

Check with your teacher about requirements for turning your work in for this activity.

Steps to complete:

  1. Think about a character in a recent book you read in ELA or for your own pleasure.  You may also have a favorite creature that you like to draw that could be used.
  2. On a plain piece of drawing paper (no lines, wrinkles, or tears) draw your character or creature.  Make sure the arms and legs do not overlap the body.  You may use colors in your drawing.
  3. Go to Sketch Metademolab.
    • Follow the instructions on the website.
    • Check out the examples.
    • Read through the checklist provided on the website. 
  4. Once you have completed the Upload steps, test out the various "Add Animation" options.
  5. Share (by selecting the light blue Share button) your favorite animation with your teacher and your own school email address if that is allowed.


The Smithsonian is an amazing resource for exploring our history and appreciating artifacts that are connected to the past.

In this activity, you will learn how to embrace the elements of art through pieces of art displayed at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Steps:

  1. Use this recording document (Art in the Eyes of All Activity)to work through the activity.
    • You may need to share this document with your teacher as proof of learning or check for understanding.
  2. Go to Explore the Elements of Art and scroll through the slides using the arrow navigation in the bottom center.
  3. Answer the questions on each slide based on what you think, feel, see, sense along with the elements of visual art from slide 3 on the website.
  4. Check with your teacher about handing in your work on you your recording document.

Smithsonian Learning Lab logo


Google Arts & Culture is like a giant online museum where you can explore amazing artworks, historical artifacts, and cultural stories from all over the world. You can see high-resolution images of famous paintings, take virtual tours of museums, and even transform your own photos into art using cool tools.

Virtual Museum Scavenger Hunt

Objective: Explore different museums and find specific artworks or artifacts.

Instructions:

  1. Visit Google Arts & Culture: Go to the Google Arts & Culture website.
  2. Choose a Museum: Select a museum from the homepage or use the search bar to find one that interests you.
  3. Find the Artworks:Look for the following items:
    • A painting by Vincent van Gogh
    • An ancient Egyptian artifact
    • A piece of modern art
    • A famous sculpture
  4. Take Notes: Write down the name of at least 4 pieces of artwork or artifact, the artist or creator, and one interesting fact about it.
  5. Create a Presentation: Use your notes to create a short presentation or poster about your findings. Include images and the facts you discovered.  Make sure to give credit to any images used.
  6. Share with the Class: Present your findings to your classmates and explain why you chose each item.



Are you interested in learning how to create drawings using scale, color, line, and shape? The video below is about Michael Booker, who has drawings at the National Gallery of Art. He shares how he sets goals, uses colored pens, patience, and dedication.

Play the video below (4:46) to learn the tools and steps he uses. 

Visit the National Gallery of Art for additional Process and Product videos about artists involved in Printmaking, Photography, Painting, and Sculpture.


ART IS POWERFUL! The Smithsonian is an amazing resource for exploring our history and appreciating artifacts that are connected to the past.

If you completed Art in the Eyes of All Activity, then you have already experienced the Smithsonian Learning Lab.

Check out the valuable learning activities listed below!

*Check with your teacher about what is required to hand in as evidence of exploration.


Artistic website tools online for creative exploration are listed below.  Check them out!

Decide on two or three to dive into as an artist and answer the following questions:

  1. Describe what you are able to do in the tool/on the website.
  2. What do you like about the tool/website?
  3. What is challenging about the tool/website?

12.Q2 INTRODUCTION

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MITECS  Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

1. Empowered Learner
a. Articulate and set personal learning goals, develop strategies leveraging technology to achieve them, and reflect on the learning process itself to improve learning outcomes
d. Understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies, are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies

5. Computational Thinker
b. Collect data or identify relevant data sets, use digital tools to analyze them, and represent data in various ways to facilitate problem-solving and decision-making
c. Break problems into component parts, extract key information, and develop descriptive models to understand complex systems or facilitate problem-solving

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