Pop Art Art-Based Lesson Plan
Let's learn about Pop Art!
First, read the chapter "P is for Pop Art" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
Canned Soup and Wonder Bread Activity- Many famous pieces of pop art were inspired by items in a grocery store. Follow the instructions on the print-and-go activity page provided to create art inspired by food packaging.
Pop Art President Activity- Pop artists draw inspiration from all sorts of things, but one subject has proven to be a perennial favorite: presidents! Follow the instructions on the print-and-go activity page provided to create a Warhol-inspired series of President Biden.
Underground Art Activity- Keith Haring thought art should be visible and accessible to everyone, so he spent a lot of his time making chalk drawings in subway stations. Use the print-and-go activity page provided to make some Haring-inspired art for a very boring subway station.
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on artist and activist Keith Haring with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about his work.
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
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Let's learn about Pop Art!
First, read the chapter "P is for Pop Art" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
Canned Soup and Wonder Bread Activity- Many famous pieces of pop art were inspired by items in a grocery store. Follow the instructions on the print-and-go activity page provided to create art inspired by food packaging.
Pop Art President Activity- Pop artists draw inspiration from all sorts of things, but one subject has proven to be a perennial favorite: presidents! Follow the instructions on the print-and-go activity page provided to create a Warhol-inspired series of President Biden.
Underground Art Activity- Keith Haring thought art should be visible and accessible to everyone, so he spent a lot of his time making chalk drawings in subway stations. Use the print-and-go activity page provided to make some Haring-inspired art for a very boring subway station.
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on artist and activist Keith Haring with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about his work.
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!
Let's learn about Pop Art!
First, read the chapter "P is for Pop Art" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
Canned Soup and Wonder Bread Activity- Many famous pieces of pop art were inspired by items in a grocery store. Follow the instructions on the print-and-go activity page provided to create art inspired by food packaging.
Pop Art President Activity- Pop artists draw inspiration from all sorts of things, but one subject has proven to be a perennial favorite: presidents! Follow the instructions on the print-and-go activity page provided to create a Warhol-inspired series of President Biden.
Underground Art Activity- Keith Haring thought art should be visible and accessible to everyone, so he spent a lot of his time making chalk drawings in subway stations. Use the print-and-go activity page provided to make some Haring-inspired art for a very boring subway station.
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on artist and activist Keith Haring with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about his work.
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!