Create a paper collage MONSTER using the PDF instructions. Lesson is appropriate for elementary age students. Add 3D paper techniques for a lesson extension for older students.
My Monstrous Monster Instruction Sheet- K-2 and higher – Symmetry – Color Theory – Expression in Art
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Create an abstract collage using colors that represent how you feel.
National Core Arts Standard, Visual Art, Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
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Use a variety of recyclables to build a boat that can hold 10+ pennies without sinking. Use the video for additional instructions.
National Core Arts Standard, Visual Art, Anchor Standard 10: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.
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Make a 3-Dimensional Dream House. Fill a paper lunch bag with wadded up newspaper about ⅔ full, fold the top over and staple or tape closed, cut and glue construction paper to the outside of the bag, add a roof, windows, a door and other details to make it look like your dream house.
National Core Arts Standard, Visual Arts, Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
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Create a work of art expressing the way you feel. It does not have to be realistic. Experiment with materials. Mail the artwork to someone special in your life as a surprise for them.
National Core Arts Standard, Visual Art, Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
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Think of a dream you had. Draw what you saw in your dream, even if it looks wild. Use as much detail as possible.
National Core Arts Standard, Visual Arts, Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
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Create a paper roller coaster. Use one sheet of paper for the base, cut and glue long strips of paper to the base to make a roller coaster. Add as many details as possible by cutting shapes, folding and curling the paper.
National Core Arts Standard, Visual Arts, Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
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Design and build a robot using the recyclables. Create sketches when planning your robot. Use your sketches to build the robot. What is the purpose of your robot? What special things can it do?
National Core Arts Standards, Visual Art, Anchor Standard 10: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.