First Grade Art Week Four

Welcome to First Grade Art!

First grade art is all about  investigating materials and using them to make a plan for a  work of art.

Task: In this week’s lesson you will design and create a character using found materials.

Made by Joey Russo (2nd Grade)	Made by Camilla Coleman (2nd Grade)

Look at the images above. What do you think is going on in the pictures? What materials are they made of?

RECYCLED MATERIALS SCULPTURE DESIGN PROCESS:

1. Collect Materials: Walk around your household or outside and start collecting interesting objects that could be recycled or reused in your sculpture.
2. Imagine: What is the name of your character? Does she or he have any powers or special abilities?
3. Experiment: Try drawing your character before you put it together. Experiment with how you might use different materials for different parts of your character.
4. Create: Gather your materials and create your character. Think about how you will attach all the different pieces together.
5. Refine & Reflect: Share your creation and reflect on the questions at the bottom of the page with someone in your household.

MATERIAL OPTIONS: cardboard, paper towel tubes, pop bottles or water bottles, tape, glue, buttons, string, cups, recycled jars or tubs, or anything else that is interesting to you!  If you have a “junk drawer” in your house, this is a great place to start your search!

REFLECTION QUESTIONS:

• What did you create?
• What do you like about your creation?
• What would you change about your creation?