Week 1: Read some basic biographical information on John James Audubon, there is also some basic information here along with Free Notebooking pages at the bottom of the post.
Explore the PBS channel's American Masters series on Audubon here. View all of the, "Explore more from this episode tabs on the far right hand side."
Scroll through some plates from "Birds of America" by John James Audubon. Select your favorite print to study this week. Read the information provided about the bird you choose. Take time to study and review it. Get a feel for his work and style. Each week give mom your chosen title so we can print a large copy for you to study.
Begin a Notebooking page about Audubon that includes the title of your first print choice. Use this worksheet as an example if needed.
Add his birthdate to your timeline & find his birthplace on the map.
Free Notebooking pages:
jimmiescollage.com/downloads/art/Audubon-notebooking-pages.pdf
Week 2: Watch, "American Masters" video about Audubon.
Choose your second print to study this week from, "Birds of America" by John James Audubon.
Read the information provided about the bird you chose.
Continue to add to your notebooking page, add the title of your second print.
Study your second print.
We will study some birds for our Nature Study this week. Add at least one carefully sketched bird to your nature journal along with some basic information.
Some simple help with bird drawing.
Week 3: Choose your third print to study this week from, "Birds of America" by John James Audubon.
Read the information provided about the bird you chose.
Look for some primary source material from the library this week as well as some biographical books about the artist. His, "Birds of America" can also be seen here.
Continue to add to your notebooking pages and add the title of your chosen print.
You will be recreating your favorite so study the prints carefully. Do you like Audubon's style? Why or why not?
Include another bird in this week's nature study & journal it.
These ideas may help with your bird sketch/painting.
Week 4: Choose your fourth print to study this week from, "Birds of America" by John James Audubon.
Read the information provided about the bird you chose.
Take some extra Nature study time this week to sit outside and observe and sketch the local birds.
Read about and learn to sketch birds in nature here and here. Practice makes perfect!
Continue to read about Audubon and his work with animals and conservation as well as his art. Read about the Audubon Society and learn how they protect and care for our environment. How do their activities affect conservation? (AHG pg. 239, # 20). Continue to add your titles each week as well as new information to your nature journal page.
The artist took a final trip with his son to attempt to draw all of the mammals in North America. Due to his failing health, his sons had to complete the book. One of his son's complete much of the artwork. The book, "The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America" can be seen here.
Choose one animal to read about and sketch this week.
Continue to add your titles each week as well as new information to your nature journal page
Week 6: Audubon also drew portraits, look at a few portraits he created. His Self Portrait is here. Choose one to study this week.
Read this short, informational story about Audubon, "How Audubon Came to Know About Birds."
Create a birdhouse or bird feeder (AHG badge requirement) and hang in the yard to help feed the birds during the winter.
Spend your Nature Study hour watching your feeder and sketch what you observe. Try to identify the different birds that visit and label them in your journal.
Week 7: Choose your print this week from any of Audubon's works you have not already studied.
Read, "Audubon in the Wild Woods"
During your Nature Study hour, locate a bird, sketch it. Identify and read about this bird.
Week 8: Choose a local bird this week from, "Birds of America" to study.
Read the information provided about this bird.
Read, "Hunting a Panther."
Spend your nature study hour this week birdwatching. Sketch & create a journal page. Did you see your chosen local bird?
Week 9: Choose a print for this week from the link below, study it, and record it's title with your notebooking pages.
"Birds of America" is the most expensive printed book ever sold. Read here. How does this compare to his wealth when he was alive? Why do you think this is?
Week 10: Review all of the prints you have studied during this term.
Read and edit your notebooking information. Use this sheet as an example of the information you should have by now.
Choose your favorite print from this artist and begin to sketch it out on large paper for your term project.
Week 11: Continue to work on your final Audubon project. Use scientific information, nature study, and art combined to create your print in his style. Complete the project by the end of week 12.
Nature Study- Study the birds' movements, colors, and shapes to make your final project come alive.
Week 12: Finish your Audubon print project this week.
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