Under Cover: A Hidden Sculpture

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will experiment with an ancient map fold and learn how books can be more than simple vehicles for text. Books can be presentation pieces and hidden sculptural pieces of art. Students will create a map fold book sculpture.

Level

Areas of Study

Bookmaking Watercolor Form Social Studies

Collections

Folded Books

Lesson Objectives

Students will demonstrate proper map folding technique.

Students will experiment with the sculptural aspects of paper folding.

Students will reflect on the historic purpose of the map fold versus how they are currently using it.

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Teaching Strategies

Facilitate a discussion about various uses of books.
Demonstrate the map fold and book construction.
Allow students to practice and experiment with multiple map folds.
Review the multiple possibilities of book structures and prompt reflection on current practice versus historic use.

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National Standards

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

30 minutes

Demonstration Time

20 minutes

Student Studio Time

2 hours

Supplies and Materials

9 x 9” drawing/watercolor paper
4 ⅝” x 12 ¼” tagboard or painted paper for cover
Mixed media for cover design
Velcro dots
Bone folder (optional)
Glue stick

National Standards

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Steps

Explore Various Books and Cover Techniques

Discuss the various uses of books. Use the Creative Covers resource to explore various techniques to make book covers.

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Instructional Materials

Anchor Chart

Map Fold How-To

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Basic Sculpture Vocabulary

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Reference

Creative Covers

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Peer Assessment

Just One Peer Review

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Reflection

Bookmaking Reflection Sheet

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