Name: Victoria Walsh

Grade: 5
Topic: Art
Date: Nov. 16/2015
Allotted time: 15 minute intro & 45 minute for Students to complete their paintings

1. Learning Intention:
I can use the traditional art form of Gyotaku fish print from Japan to create a unique piece of
visual art.
2. Cite sources:
Write up sourced from Helena Kortas

3. Resources, Materials & Preparation:

Resources & materials

Boards to tack fish to

Coho Salmon
Paints/ sponges (cool colours)
Paint trays
Paper to do the rubbings on
Examples of Gyotaku fish print

Prep

Tack fish to the boards

Prep paints on paint trays
Place newspaper on the tables which we will be painting on

3.Evidence:
Provincial Learning Outcomes or Big Ideas (what learning outcome(s)does this lesson
develop)
Grade 5 Big Idea
Works of art influence and are influenced by the world around us.
Content
A variety of regional and national works of art and artistic traditions from diverse cultures, communities, times,
and places

Rationale
WHY? (why is this lesson relevant to the learning outcomes above and at this time?)
Student will have a chance to use a traditional art form of Gyotaku fish print from Japan to create a unique
piece of visual art. Students will explore how another culture creates art out of natural resources available to
them. Our class will gaining an understanding of how these Gyotaku prints are practical used in Japanese
culture.

4. Lesson Layout
Introductions (the hook or lead up to the lesson)

I do: Bring student to the carpet. We will be reviewing the write up on Gyotaku fish print. I will now show the
class the examples of the fish prints. The class will now make our way to the back table where we will be doing
a demo of how to apply paint to the fish. I will also show all students how to place the paper on the fish for the
rubbing.
We do: As a class we will review what Gyotaku fish print is. We will review expectations and answer any
questions that may come up. 15 minutes

Body (break down of step by step instructions for lesson)

We do: A small group of students and myself will be going into another room to do the students own Gyotaku
print. We will be reviewing the technique of how to apply the paint to the fish.
Students do: Students will have a chance to work independently on their prints. Students will have the chance to
do multiple prints if they wish.
Students will be asked to place their painting in the hall on newspaper to let them dry. Students will be asked to
clean up their area before heading back to the classroom. Students will be capturing the calm when they return
to class.
45 minutes

Conclusion (how will you conclude/ wrap up your lesson to check for understanding with the
students)
We do: As a class we will be wrapping up before students get ready to go home by talking about our experiences
with Gyotaku prints we have done.
Questions to prompt discussion
What did you enjoy the most about doing this style of art? (painting the fish, or pulling back the paper to
see what your print looked like)
What was a traditional way Gyotaku prints were used in Japan? (recording sizes of fish and species, and
art work)
5 minutes