Science and Art History: Matisse’s Window on the Clouds

You are looking for a fun lesson on Earth Sciences that is focused on weather and clouds, but not too boring? Matisse’s Window on the Clouds is a great choice. This Science based art lesson ties in the beauty and variety of cloud formations along with art history based on Matisse’s window paintings. A second project, which creates stunning clouds sure to please your students is also included. Although these projects are for grades 1 through 4, they can be enjoyed by anyone.

This digital lesson plan includes:

Full-color tutorials for photo editing.

Matisse background information

Matisse timeline

Supply needed

Vocabulary words and learning goals

Student gallery

Learning science outcomes

Handout: Reproducible Cloud type handout

Reproducible Cloud Formation handout

Vocab cards

Statements of I Can

National Standards

How to Make Painted Paper

Reproducible Artist Statement

11.5″ x 17.5″ poster

Hi, I’m Laura Lohmann and I have been teaching Art for 20 years in Ohio. It’s a joy to share with students new and interesting projects. My hope is that my students will enjoy them. My students enjoy starting with blank canvas, and then exploring the possibilities of art materials to make beautiful masterpieces.

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