Exhibit Theme
"The Mars Generation; Living off the Land on Mars"
dreamrocket|project
Mims Elementary School
Mims, FL
6th Grade
Mrs. Midgett
Topics Explored; Planets, spacecraft,
launches, color, shading,
positive & negative
space.
Summary: 6th grade
students will collaborate
on a space themed
artwork. Sixteen 6 inch
pieces make up the
finished 2' by 2'
laminated artworks. Be
creative!
Materials; Pencils,
Sharpie markers, 6" by 6"
paper, 6" by 6" film
laminate.
Objective
Students will:
1. Look for images of
spaceships and planets
they like;
2. Sketch images on 6"
by 6" white paper;
3. Transfer drawings to
laminate. Color fully with
sharpie.
Steps to setting up &
preparing;
1. Pass out art materials,
markers, tracing circles;
2. Pass out resources:
book “How to Draw
Spacecraft?”;
3. Practice on paper and
film scraps.
Directions
1. Sketch spacecraft or
planets on 6” by 6”
paper;
2. Trace sketch or draw
on film, coloring all or
most of background.
Evaluation
1. How does this
assignment fit into your
States common core
curriculum standards?
VA.68.C.1.1. – Apply a
range of interests and
contextual connections
to influence the art-
making and self-
reflection process.
VA.68.C.2.2. – Evaluate
artwork objectively
during group
assessments to
determine areas of
refinement.
VA.68.F.1.1. – Use non-
traditional thinking and
various technologies to
create 2, 3, and/or 4
dimensional artworks.
VA.68.F.3.3. – Collaborate
with peers to complete
an art task and develop
leadership skills.
VA.68.H.3.3. – Create
imaginative works to
include background
knowledge or
information from other
subjects.
2. Do you see any room
for improvement?
More stories from
students about Kennedy
Space Center, since it is
located so close to our
school.