Unit Title: Impressionism Global Context: Orientation in Space and Time Key Concept: Aesthetics
Unit Overview Using Google Maps street view students will discover countries they know little about. By virtually traveling these countries students will develop a better understanding of the landscape, people, history, and economy. Students will then learn about impressionism and develop skills and techniques for painting in an impressionistic style. Using photos from what they have found on Google Street view students will paint their own original impressionistic painting.