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Things With Wings

Lesson Plan, Grades 2-8, Summer, Spring, Art, Science, Seasonal, Sax, Crayola, School Smart, Fiskars, Scratch-Art

Description

This is a paper collage project that will link science with art. It will also enable students to give their winged subjects an artistic flair by using Fiskars products with paper.

Objectives

Students review the elements and principles of design that apply to this project, such as shape, color, value and pattern.

Students realize that subjects from nature are artworks in themselves.

Students learn to experiment with textural tools to enhance their designs.

Supplies Needed

Sax® 100 Percent Sulphite Art Paper - 12 x 18 inches - Pack of 50 - Assorted Colors 402024
Crayola® Super Sparkle Washable Glitter Glue - 1 /3 Ounce Tubes - Set of 5 - Assorted Colors 404140
School Smart® Non Toxic Washable School Glue - 4 Ounce Bottle - Case of 48 1353920
Fiskars® Pointed Student Scissors - 6 inch - Multiple Colors 075411
Fiskars® Wavy Paper Crimper 248261
School Smart® Paper Edger Scissors with Oak Stand - Set of 12 - Assorted Colors 085069
Scratch-Art® 3D-O?s Foam Adhesive Mounts - 1 /4 x 1 /2 inches - Pack of 400 406601
School Smart® Paper Punch with Grip 086332

Standards

CONTENT Standard #1: Understanding and applying media, techniques and processes.
CONTENT Standard # 6: Making connections between visual arts and other disciplines.

Instructions

1

Discuss the fact that science subjects from nature, such as insects, are very artistic and beautiful works of art.

2

Have students make large sketches of insects stressing the use of good design.

3

Let them know that the sketches will be used as templates for an insect made from Sax® Art Paper.

4

Have students experiment with Fiskars® Edgers, Crimpers and Border Punches on paper to test the effects of these tools on the parts of their insect designs.