The Art Olympics PArt 2: Outdoor Events

Day two of the Art Olympics was just as fun as the first day.

Event one: Students began the class with a pallette throw. I took the round palettes that I have and put colored tape on each one (to represent each group) Each player took turns throwing the palette like a frisbee. The team with the farthest throw was awarded the most points.

Event two: Ball throw.. for my basketball loving boys. I made three buckets, and three balls. Each bucket had a work of art on it, the balls had art by the same artist on them. They had to match the ball with the bucket, and make it into the bucket (much harder than they thought!) They got a point for each bucket they made, and matched correctly. 

Event 3: Environmental Sculptures. Students were given information about what an environmental sculpture was and were shown examples. Each group was given a bucket to collect things in, and then they were off! I was AMAZED with their creations! The winnning team and subsequent places were chosen by teachers in the building who voted for the best one. 

Event 4: the final event! Famous Art Recreation Chalk Drawings

Each group chose from several different works of art. Each group was given a sidewalk square to work in. Prior to beginning, we looked at some Via Colori works (if you don't know what that is, google it! Its a great event) Again, the first-sixth places were chosen by teachers in the building. 

Incase you are wondering about the winners... I mean afterall, they are middle schoolers and they love a good competition! 

Each class had 6 groups. The first team to complete each event, or do the best on each event received 6 points, the next 5, then 4, then so on. I kept a score sheet for each event and totaled the points at the end of the second day. The next day in class after the olympics. I awarded the winning team with full size candy bars (which, yes, I did buy myself, but there are plenty of things kids get excited about, like one small piece of candy) 

At the end of day two, great fun had been had by all, including me! It was a lot of prep work for me, but seeing them actually  enjoy something (*GASP*) made it all worth it!