Camouflage Drawing Challenge! Key Stage 2U Art & Design resource for Amazon World Zoo Park

Introduction

"Camouflage Drawing Challenge!" is a 5-page Art & Design resource for Upper Key Stage 2, linked to Amazon World Zoo Park

Précis

Students make several observational sketches of a chosen animal which has been selected for its effective camouflage. They will also study its habitat and immediate background considering why it is so well camouflaged through colour and pattern. When back at school they will use their drawings and develop the ideas of colour and pattern to create a unique piece of artwork which demonstrates their understanding of the concept of camouflage.

Contextual Summary

This resource covers several stages to a finished creative piece of artwork, starting on site at Amazon World Zoo Park, and finishing in the classroom at school.

Curriculum Relevance

Art & Design → Creativity in Art & Design → Observational Drawing

Implementation

Whilst on site, students make several observational sketches of a chosen animal which has been selected for its effective camouflage. They will also study its habitat and immediate background considering why it is so well camouflaged through colour and pattern. When back at school they will use their drawings and develop the ideas of colour and pattern to create a unique piece of artwork which demonstrates their understanding of the concept of camouflage.

Key Skills Practised

Observational Skills
Creativity and design skills
Concentration

Learning Opportunities

On Site

The task starts on site and is followed up in the classroom. As this resource covers one single task on site, it could be used with other activities as part of a carousel. There are other short resources for this venue which lend themselves to this usage.

Post-Visit

Students use their sketches to complete a camouflage design.

Learning Outcomes

Students will understand how an animal?s markings can provide excellent camouflage and to demonstrate their understanding by making preliminary sketches through close observation. They will also use creativity and experimentation in art and design techniques to demonstrate their understanding in a visual representation.

FAQs

Q1. What is this resource and which attraction is it for?

Camouflage Drawing Challenge! is a Art & Design resource targeted at Upper Key Stage 2 children, , supporting a school trip to Amazon World Zoo Park

Q2. Which Key Stage and ability level(s) is this intended for?

Camouflage Drawing Challenge! is designed for Upper Key Stage 2 children with but is also suitable for younger students working at a high level or studying a specific topic, or as revision / infill for older students who have already covered this previously

Q3. Which areas of the curriculum are covered?

Camouflage Drawing Challenge! is a Art & Design resource specifically targeted at Creativity in Art & Design and Observational Drawing

Q4. What are the main learning outcomes for students?

Q5. Does this resource have activities for before and after the visit?

This resource contains elements that are designed to be completed whilst on site at Amazon World Zoo Park and on return to school after the visit

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