Sculpting a Community

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will explore the theme of community as they create their own representation of a neighborhood/community and the necessary components that make a community work. Students will make paper sculptures while demonstrating material safety

Level

Beginner

Areas of Study

Community Landscape Sculpture Form

Collections

Exploring my Community

Lesson Objectives

Students will reflect on the structures and roles in a community.

Students will purposefully cut, fold, and adhere pieces in a thoughtful arrangement.

Students will use art materials and tools safely while making art.

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Teaching Strategies

Facilitate a discussion on the concept of community.
Demonstrate paper manipulation techniques.
Review expectations for material usage and clean-up.
Provide feedback and support while students explore technique

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National Standards

Create

Create art that represents natural and constructed environments.

VA:Cr2.3.Ka

Demonstrate safe and proper procedures for using materials, tools, and equipment while making art.

VA:Cr2.2.1a

Create art that represents natural and constructed environments.

K.VA:Cr2.3

Demonstrate safe and proper procedures for using materials, tools, and equipment while making art.

1.VA:Cr2.2

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

15 minutes

Demonstration Time

10 minutes

Student Studio Time

50 minutes

Supplies and Materials

Paper plates
Glue
Scissors
Visuals of structures in the community
Variety of construction paper and scraps

National Standards

Create

Create art that represents natural and constructed environments.

VA:Cr2.3.Ka

Demonstrate safe and proper procedures for using materials, tools, and equipment while making art.

VA:Cr2.2.1a

Create art that represents natural and constructed environments.

K.VA:Cr2.3

Demonstrate safe and proper procedures for using materials, tools, and equipment while making art.

1.VA:Cr2.2

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Steps

Discuss Community & Collect Materials

Discuss and define community using the All About Community Resource. Reflect on various structures and roles in a community using the Community Connections Resource. Gather a variety of paper and one paper plate.

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