Lesson 2: Space and scale
Learning about the installation work of artist Cai Guo-Qiang, considering scale and composition to create a miniature version of an installation.
Learning objective
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National curriculum
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Speak like an expert and allow time for paired discussion.
Ask them to talk to their partner about the subject of installation art. If needed, provide some prompts;
Explain what installation art is.
Discuss likes and dislikes.
Discuss places installation art could be installed.
Discuss thoughts on a particular piece looked at in the previous lesson.
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
Example work
St. Edward's Primary School, London
St. Edward's Primary School, London
St. Edward's Primary School, London
Cliff Lane Primary School, Ipswich
Rosary RC Primary School, Solihull
Rosary RC Primary School, Solihull
Rosary RC Primary School, Solihull
Rosary RC Primary School, Solihull
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
Sissinghurst C of E Primary School, Cranbrook
Sissinghurst C of E Primary School, Cranbrook
Sissinghurst C of E Primary School, Cranbrook
Sissinghurst C of E Primary School, Cranbrook
Sissinghurst C of E Primary School, Cranbrook
Sissinghurst C of E Primary School, Cranbrook
Sissinghurst C of E Primary School, Cranbrook
Sissinghurst C of E Primary School, Cranbrook
Sissinghurst C of E Primary School, Cranbrook
Sissinghurst C of E Primary School, Cranbrook
Sissinghurst C of E Primary School, Cranbrook
Sissinghurst C of E Primary School, Cranbrook
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