Created by Oakdale Elementary School, Ijamsville, MD
Artists: Colin, Ysabella, Madyson, Finn, Dede, Kaylee
Title: Norbert’s Land
Teacher: Mrs. Venable
Theme: Education
Materials and techniques: Paint, markers, cotton, and string.
Did you enjoy this project? Yes, but it was sometimes hard to work as a group.
About: Norbert Rillieux and his invention of a more efficient way to process sugar cane.
Created by Oakdale Elementary School, Ijamsville, MD
Artists: Lora, Hayley, Kayla, Peyton, Willian, Jaden
Title: Ruby Bridges’ Extraordinary Journey
Teacher: Mrs. Venable
Theme: Equality
Materials and techniques: Markers, colored pencils, and fabric.
Did you enjoy this project? Yes.
About: Ruby Bridges was one of the first blacks to attend an all-white school in first grade. She was brave and got through everything.
Created by Oakdale Elementary School, Ijamsville, MD
Artists: Victoria, Tia, Mason, Eli, Liam, James
Title: B.B. King and the Blues
Teacher: Mrs. Venable
Theme: Imagination
Materials and techniques: Collage and paint.
Did you enjoy this project? Yes. It was hard to collage a person.
About: We are trying to express how much B.B. King loved to make music.
Created by Oakdale Elementary School, Ijamsville, MD
Artists: Mack, Austin, Tyler, Shaun, Satan, Avery
Title: The Life of George Washington Carver
Teacher: Mrs. Venable
Theme: Education
Materials and techniques: Acrylic paint.
Did you enjoy this project? Yes.
About: We wanted to tell about George Washington Carver and the important accomplishments of his life.
Created by Oakdale Elementary School, Ijamsville, MD
Artists: Brendan, Bailey, Natalie, CJ, Drew, Harper
Title: Frederick Douglas: No Slavery
Teacher: Mrs. Venable
Theme: Freedom
Materials and techniques: Paint.
Did you enjoy this project? Yes.
About: Our artwork is about Frederick Douglas’ fight against slavery.