Star Map Studio

With 8 1/2 x 11 inch computer paper make five kinetic sculptures! All you need is paper, scissors, a ruler, pencil and patience. In this packet you will find.... * Directions and patterns for five expanded paper shape sculptures * Images of modern buildings inspired by sculpture * Connections with National Standards for Visual Arts * Ideas for going beyond the project. Hello, I hope you find this lesson plan inspirational on many fronts. I tried to make it both a hands-on experience

Hello, I hope you find this lesson plan inspirational on many fronts. I tried to make it both a hands-on experience as well as instilling some meaningful connections. I think it works as a STEAM lesson, a math program as well as meeting all the requirements of the National Standards for the Visual Arts. I believe these lessons are adaptable for many grade levels and I incorporated reading lists and discussion questions for many grade levels.I have included in this packet:* Visual definitions (

I hope you find this lesson plan inspirational on many fronts. I tried to make it both a hands-on experience as well as instilling some meaningful connections. I think it works as a STEAM lesson, a math project as well as meeting all the requirements of the National Standards for the Visual Arts. A very easy way to estimate placement of objects on a paper is by doing some simple folding. This is a project which crosses Math and Art by creating paper folds that decrease the drawing

TEXTURE is all around us, but maybe we never take the time to see how it enriches the way things look. From fabric, to architecture to the fine arts, we are surrounded. We will use simple materials of scissors and computer paper to create our textures. Directions for paper folding and scissor cutting allow us to create textures. No glue, tape or staples required, only hand skills, a little math and your imagination. In this packet you will find:* Definition of texture and why it is import