This lesson focuses on the core art skill of developing technique. Children will explore watercolour layering by painting leaves inspired by the work of illustrator Maria Sibylla Merian.  Through practical painting activities and discussion, children will practise patience, control and colour mixing, developing their understanding of how water is used to change watercolour paint. Children will also begin to understand how artists use detailed illustrations to explain information.

The file includes the following resources: - editable teaching presentation - editable lesson plan - editable focus assessment worksheet National Curriculum objectives Art: KS2 Pupils should be taught to: - develop their techniques, including their control and their use of materials, with creativity, experimentation and an increasing awareness of different kinds of art, craft and design - improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials - create sketchbooks to record their observations and use them to review and revisit ideas

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