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Students will learn how to create a freestanding sculpture using a lunch bag, and employ their mathematical measuring skills to create branches. They will manipulate the paper and transform it into a tree form. Blossoms and foliage will be added to showcase a season of the year.
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Students will discuss every day objects to create a freestanding tree sculpture.
Students will employ their mathematical measuring skills to create branches.
Students will manipulate paper to create a personally satisfying artwork.
Teaching Strategies
- Facilitate a discussion on the use of available and common objects in art.
- Explain to students how to use materials and techniques safely and proficiently.
- Demonstrate steps to cut, mold, and shape bag into tree form of which the students are satisfied.
- Explain seasons with students, and talk about seasonal changes in trees and the science behind why this happens.
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Apply knowledge of available resources, tools, and technologies to investigate personal ideas through the art-making process.
VA:Cr1.2.3aCreate personally satisfying artwork using a variety of artistic processes and materials.
VA:Cr2.1.3aDemonstrate an understanding of the safe and proficient use of materials, tools, and equipment for a variety of artistic processes.
VA:Cr2.2.3aTime Requirements
Teacher Prep Time
20 minutes
Demonstration Time
35 minutes
Student Studio Time
2 hours
Supplies and Materials
- Brown paper lunch bags
- Tissue paper - 1” x 1” square pieces
- Rulers
- Pencils
- Erasers
- Glue
- Scissors
National Standards
Create
Apply knowledge of available resources, tools, and technologies to investigate personal ideas through the art-making process.
VA:Cr1.2.3aCreate personally satisfying artwork using a variety of artistic processes and materials.
VA:Cr2.1.3aDemonstrate an understanding of the safe and proficient use of materials, tools, and equipment for a variety of artistic processes.
VA:Cr2.2.3a
Steps
Discuss Everyday Objects in Art and Measure Line
Discuss the use of common objects in art.
Measure and draw a horizontal line four inches down from the opening on two sides of the folded bag.
Extend the line on the sides of the bag that are folded in.
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