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Inspired by the Shang

Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of Earliest Civilisations: Shang Dynasty Farming and Food

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Objectives

History

  • Children should construct informed responses that involve thoughtful selection and organisation of relevant historical information.

Art

  • Improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials.

Lesson Planning

Look back at what you have learnt about Shang farming and the silk worm; compose and paint a picture of an aspect of this series of sessions onto silk.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To choose an aspect of Shang farming to paint on a piece of silk.
  • To paint on silk.

Children will:

  • Choose historical information to depict in a piece of artwork.
  • Sketch a plan of the artwork.
  • Paint on silk.

You Will Need

  • Pieces of white silk or polyester
  • Silk paint
  • Silk resist
  • Cardboard frames

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