Freestanding Tree Sculptures

Lesson Plan

Description

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.

Level

Beginner

Areas of Study

Nature Sculpture Form

Collections

Mixed-Media Sculpture

Lesson Objectives

Students will learn how to create a freestanding sculpture out of common resources.

Students will employ their mathematical measuring skills to create branches.

Students will manipulate paper to create a personally satisfying artwork.

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Teaching Strategies

Explain seasons with students, and talk about seasonal changes in trees and the science behind why this happens.
Demonstrate steps to cut, mold, and shape bag into tree form of which the students are satisfied.
Explain to students how to use materials and techniques safely and proficiently.
Facilitate a discussion on the use of available and common resources in art.

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National Standards

Create

Apply knowledge of available resources, tools, and technologies to investigate personal ideas through the art-making process.

VA:Cr1.2.3a

Create personally satisfying artwork using a variety of artistic processes and materials.

VA:Cr2.1.3a

Demonstrate an understanding of the safe and proficient use of materials, tools, and equipment for a variety of artistic processes.

VA:Cr2.2.3a

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Time 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:Cr1.2.3a

Create personally satisfying artwork using a variety of artistic processes and materials.

VA:Cr2.1.3a

Demonstrate an understanding of the safe and proficient use of materials, tools, and equipment for a variety of artistic processes.

VA:Cr2.2.3a

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Steps

Measure Line

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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