Collaborative Cardboard Aquarium

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will research ocean biology and select a favorite ocean creature and habitat to sculpt using cardboard and fishing line. Students will collaborate with their classmates to create a cardboard representation of an aquarium, utilizing goal-setting and evaluative criteria.

Level

Beginner

Areas of Study

Animals Nature Cardboard Sculpture Mixed Media Space Science STEAM

Collections

2D to 3D

Lesson Objectives

Students will work collaboratively to set individual goals for making group artwork.

Students will research ocean biology.

Students will individually create a 3D aquarium sculpture using 2D materials.

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Teaching Strategies

Facilitate the goal-setting process, ensuring each student understands their individual and group goals.
Provide support for students as they research ocean biology.
Model strategies for creating a 3D aquarium sculpture using 2D materials.
Demonstrate how to make tabs and use fishing line to suspend elements creating depth within the sculpture.

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National Standards

Create

Collaboratively set goals and create artwork that is meaningful and has purpose to the makers.

VA:Cr1.2.4a

Individually or collaboratively construct representations, diagrams, or maps of places that are part of everyday life.

VA:Cr2.3.3a

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

25 minutes

Demonstration Time

20 minutes

Student Studio Time

1 hour and 30 minutes

Supplies and Materials

Scrap paper or sketchbook
Pencil
Cardboard rectangles (4″x 28″ scored at 6″,14″, and 20″)
Scrap cardboard of varying weights
Tempera paint, brushes, water cup
Glue and scissors
Masking tape
Fishing line and needle

National Standards

Create

Collaboratively set goals and create artwork that is meaningful and has purpose to the makers.

VA:Cr1.2.4a

Individually or collaboratively construct representations, diagrams, or maps of places that are part of everyday life.

VA:Cr2.3.3a

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Steps

Research and Collaborative Goal Setting

Research ocean biology. Brainstorm a list of potential aquarium exhibit sculptures based on the research. Collaboratively set goals for the appearance and function of the sculptures. Develop individual goals that will contribute to the collaborative sculpture.

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