3. Standards Addressed
9.1.3.A: Know and use the elements and
principles of each art form to create works in
the arts and humanities.
9.1.3.B: Recognize, know, use and
demonstrate a variety of appropriate arts
elements and principles to produce, review
and revise original works in the arts.
9.1.3.H: Handle materials, equipment and
tools safely at work and performance spaces.
4. Objective
Studentswill learn the importance of
showing respect and will be able to
recognize feelings associated with
receiving respect and also those feelings
associated with disrespect. Students will
demonstrate feelings of respect by
creating their own ducklings and placing
them in our classroom “Respect Pond.”
5. Materials Needed
A copy of The Ugly Duckling
Paper and Pencils
Card Stock (different colors)
Scissors
Glue
Different colored feathers
Large Piece of Light Blue Construction paper (or
Poster board)
Duck shaped Template
Markers
Pictures of Real Ducks
6. Resources
-The Ugly Duckling book
-Introduce class to Jim Dine
Video on Respect
7. Vocabulary Introduced
Acceptance
Respect
Understanding
Trace o Sharing
Trust o Love
o Nurturing
o Forgiveness
o Differences
o Overlapping (for use of
gluing feather
8. Essential Questions
What is respect?
How do we show respect?
What is disrespect?
Does being disrespected feel the same as
being bullied? Why?
What are feelings that are evoked by
being respected?
9. Procedure
Read The Ugly Duckling
Talk about respect with students, list feelings
evoked by respect
Have students watch video clip
Present real pictures of Ducks to students.
Have students create their own duckling using
cardstock and colored feathers.
Have students place ducks in “Respect Pond”
Add grass and Cat Tails to pond with
respectful words written on them.
an artist who often thinks “outside the box,” and likes using unconventionally color choicesThis “hook” will be a fun, yet informative way for students to become informed about respect.
