Expressive animal motifs are perfect for engaging with the works of well-known and lesser-known artists in elementary school in a variety of ways. Dürer's cattle mouth, Dalí's famous elephant, Escher's birds, or Marc's yellow cow provide many entry points into a multifaceted art education. The volume additionally offers detailed lesson units as well as differentiation options and establishes connections to other subjects—all presented in a practical and original manner for teaching. Criteria for performance assessment and student examples make it easier for you to evaluate student work on the topic of "animals." The material is also suitable for cross-grade teaching.