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Students will create an informative pop-up book using an accordion fold. Students will select an artistic element or topic of personal interest to illustrate in their books. Structures will be used to educate peers about the selected topic.
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Students will create a book that demonstrates knowledge of a specific element of art or area of personal interest.
Students will explore paper folding techniques and demonstrate quality craftsmanship in the accordion and pop-up folds.
Students will reflect on the process of selecting a topic for its educational efficacy.
Teaching Strategies
- Lead discussion on informative/educational art.
- Guide peer brainstorming session for topic ideas.
- Introduce how to fold an accordion and create pop-ups.
- Provide feedback as students experiment folding different kinds of paper.
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Brainstorm multiple approaches to a creative art or design problem.
VA:Cr1.1.4aApply 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 quality craftsmanship through care for and use of materials, tools, and equipment.
VA:Cr2.2.5aTime Requirements
Teacher Prep Time
20 minutes
Demonstration Time
30 minutes
Student Studio Time
2 hours
Supplies and Materials
- 6” x 30” paper (watercolor, tagboard, etc)
- 1½”” x 3” pop-up template
- Pencils
- Scissors
- Rulers
- Bone folders (optional)
- 3 ¾” x 6 ¼” cover paper
- Mixed media for illustrations and covers
National Standards
Create
Brainstorm multiple approaches to a creative art or design problem.
VA:Cr1.1.4aApply 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 quality craftsmanship through care for and use of materials, tools, and equipment.
VA:Cr2.2.5a
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Brainstorm
Brainstorm ideas and concepts to illustrate in the accordion pop-ups.
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