The public library contacted me a few months ago, and asked me to have my students create artwork for black history month. This is what they created, and now it is on display at the library.
I found the idea for this lesson at
http://learn.michenerartmuseum.org/2011/02/an-over-and-above-lesson-for-students/. I adapted the original lesson to fit a younger audience, and to fit the black history theme.
Students began by painting a self portrait on the top portion of their paper. Students then had to choose a famous quote from an African American to display on the bottom of their paper. Overall, I think these turned out wonderful!
