8th Grade Visual-arts Lessons

Examine how personal preferences influence career choices, focusing on evaluating various professions and their impact on one's life. Develop self-assessment and decision-making skills, gaining insights into how different careers affect personal and financial well-being.

Explore fundamental photography concepts with a focus on composition techniques and storytelling through images. Develop skills in capturing compelling photos by gaining an understanding of composition and identifying elements that enhance storytelling.

Explore various photography styles, including Abstract, Still Life, Composite, Golden Hour, and Photojournalism. Develop an understanding of each style's unique characteristics to enhance visual literacy and evaluative skills in photography.

Explore diverse artistic expressions through the lens of form, focusing on differentiating real and implied forms. Analyze examples such as African masks and paintings to enhance understanding of form by identifying and distinguishing various artistic shapes and structures. Develop critical analytical skills in art interpretation.

Explore the foundational elements of art, focusing on lines, shapes, color, and forms. Differentiate between shapes and forms while understanding scale and space, fostering a comprehensive artistic understanding.

Examine the origins and technological innovations in the history of photography, from the camera obscura to early photographic techniques. Gain insights into pivotal developments and understand their historical significance, forming a foundation for further study in photographic arts.

Examine the evolution of photography from its inception to its influence on modern practices. Focus on key inventions such as the camera obscura and the daguerreotype, alongside the use of pivotal materials like silver nitrate. Develop an understanding of historical photographic developments and techniques, gaining insight into how these early processes shaped contemporary photography.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of key principles and techniques in photography, particularly digital imaging and composition. Acquire foundational skills in capturing and editing images, grasping camera functionalities, and creatively expressing ideas through photography.

Focus on understanding different types of variables in scientific experiments, particularly manipulated, controlled, and responding variables. Gain insights into identifying and distinguishing these variables to enhance skills in designing and analyzing experiments effectively.

Explore the art of creating mosaics and visual patterns by arranging small pieces of material to form captivating images. Gain an understanding of the appeal of mosaics to crafters and architects and develop the ability to differentiate between various artistic approaches.

Explore the foundational elements of art, focusing on lines, shapes, forms, and colors. Develop the ability to identify and describe these elements in various artworks, enhancing visual literacy and artistic skills.

Explore the fundamental aspects of graphic design, focusing on design principles, image formats, and network management. Develop the ability to apply these principles in real-world contexts, gain proficiency in using design tools, and understand pathways to certification.

Learners will gain the ability to identify and categorize various career types into appropriate job sectors such as sales, professional services, and government jobs, enhancing their understanding of different career paths and associated skill requirements. This knowledge supports accurate job classification and advances career development insights.

Examine George Eastman's groundbreaking contributions to photography, with a focus on his role in popularizing the Kodak camera and making photography widely accessible. Gain insights into key developments in the photography industry and understand how Eastman's innovations democratized image capturing, enabling a broader audience to engage in photography.

Explore various Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs) with real-world project examples, focusing on entrepreneurship, research, and placement opportunities. Understand and apply foundational agricultural education concepts through practical applications that enhance skills and knowledge.

Explore the engineering design process steps, covering problem understanding, researching, brainstorming, and prototyping. Achieve mastery in structuring effective design solutions and enhance the ability to plan and optimize engineering projects.

Explore the fundamental concepts of career clusters by examining 16 distinct categories within various career fields. Develop the ability to identify and clearly articulate diverse career pathways, aiding in making well-informed career choices. The focus will be on understanding subject matter, achieving learning goals, and refining decision-making processes related to career development.

Explore the unique characteristics of shape and form in photography, focusing on their distinctive dimensional differences. Examine categories such as organic and geometric shapes to enhance visual literacy. Develop the ability to identify and differentiate between these elements, applying this knowledge to analyze and create compelling photographic compositions.

Focuses on advanced photography techniques, enhancing understanding of composition and developing critical skills for capturing compelling images.

Explore the emotive power of photography and its ability to capture unique perspectives. Learners will develop the skill to interpret visual art emotionally and express their creative ideas through photographic subjects.