This document outlines a lesson plan for a 2nd grade visual art class about the universe, moon, and stars. The objectives are for students to describe a monument to Yuri Gagarin, recite a poem about the universe, work in groups to make mobile artworks of the moon and stars to hang from the ceiling, and discuss their artwork. Activities include learning about Gagarin, reciting the poem, making mobile art in groups with paper moons and stars, and reflecting on the experience of creating a classroom "universe".

1. Subject Area: Visual Art
Grade Level: 2
No. of Sessions: One
Topic: The universe, the moon and the stars
Art Making: Mobile-making

2. I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the children will have:
a. described the monument to Yuri Gagarin;
b. recited and talked about the poem, “Is this the
Universe?”;
c. worked in groups to make mobiles of moon and stars
and hanged them on a ceiling to make a class “universe”; &
d. talked about their artworks and art-making experience

3. II. Content
References Ramirez, V. Is this the Universe?
Reading Selection
Artwork
“Is this the Universe?”
Lev Kerbel, “Yuri Gagarin Monument”
Materials White bond paper
Yellow colored paper
Yarn (black)
Masking Tape
Cellophane (violet)
Glitters (white & gold)
Flash light

4. III. Procedures
A. Preparation
- Observe cleanliness
- Prayer
- Greetings
- Checking of attendance
- Review (Neil Armstrong)

5. B. Motivation
The teacher and students will sing a song with
action.
Twinkle twinkle little star,
How I wonder what you are,
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky,

6. III. Procedures
PRELIMINARY ACTIVITY
A. Show the children the sculpture of Yuri
Gagarin Monument. Tell them about Yuri
Gagarin.

7. Ask the children to say something about
the monument.
1. What colors appear in the metal and
aluminum monument?
2. Describe the outfit of Yuri Gagarin.
3. Why does the monument have very tall?

8. B. Have he children recite the poem “Is this the Universe?”:
Is this the Universe
At last our spaceship is launched
we speed up into outer space,
I see the earth
what a marvelous sight!
Then it was out of sight
we float as light as feather
passed planets here and there
the moon, as well.
Is this the universe?
what power has created
this vast space, unfathomable
to the human mind.
Unlocking of difficulties
• Marvelous - extraordinary
• Vast – very great in size
• Unfathomable -
immeasurable

9. At last our spaceship is launched
we speed up into outer space,
I see the earth
what a marvelous sight!
Then it was out of sight
we float as light as feather
passed planets here and there
the moon, as well.
Is this the universe?
what power has created
this vast space, unfathomable
to the human mind.
Discuss the following with the
children:
1. Who is the speaker in the
poem?
2. How did he feel about seeing
the earth?
3. How did he feel about the
vastness of the universe?
• Is this the Universe

10. At last our spaceship is launched
we speed up into outer space,
I see the earth
what a marvelous sight!
Then it was out of sight
we float as light as feather
passed planets here and there
the moon, as well.
Is this the universe?
what power has created
this vast space, unfathomable
to the human mind.
What action words the poet did
to describe what he does in
space?
a._____spaceship
b._____outer space
c._____ the earth
d._____ planets here and there
e._____ vast space
• Is this the Universe

11. PRESENTATION OF THE LESSON
Mobile Making: A Class Universe on the Ceiling
Procedure:
1. Form five groups. Tell each group to make a stars of different sizes.
One group will be assigned to make half-moon in addition to the stars.
2. Assigned groups will draw small stars (white) and big stars (yellow).
3. The moon will be mounted directly on the ceiling using masking
tape.
4. Each groups hangs its mobile to the ceiling in places designated by
the teacher.
5. After working, the children tidy up their work area and put the art
materials in their proper place.
6. try to stare at the class “Universe” with lights off and allow the
students to enjoy the view.

12. DEVELOPMENT OF THE LESSON
PROCESSING
Meaning Making Through Art
Allow the children to reflect on their art making process. Each group must
have representatives.
1. Why did you work in groups?
2. How much time did it take your group to finish the
artwork?
3. How did you feel after you completed your work?
4. Who would like you to invite to see our class
“Universe”?

13. SYNTHESIS
Guide the children in making a statement about the universe, the moon
and the stars, using as many descriptive words as possible.
IV. EVALUATION
Turn the lights off. Use a flashlight to light the
ceiling. Ask students to compress/form circle and
look at the class “universe”. Make them imagine
that they are Yuri Gagarin floating in the sky,
surrounded by moon and the stars.

14. After a few minutes, turn the lights on. Make each group to talk
about their experience. Each group must have representatives.
1. What did you observe in the class “Universe”?
2. How did you feel about what you saw?
3. How do you think Yuri Gagarin felt when he was actually up
in the universe?
The teacher will listen to the children’s discussion and observe
how they can articulate their feelings and ideas.

15. V. ASSIGNMENT
Go outside your house at night and observe
the moon and the stars. Get a bond paper
and draw the arrangement of the moon and
stars in the sky. Be prepared to share this in
class.

16. Prepared by:
Tan, Denise Margarette P.
Edu53-301E