Select and assemble recyclable materials to make a creature
I can create a creature using recyclable materials and explain my choice of materials.
Select and assemble recyclable materials to make a creature
I can create a creature using recyclable materials and explain my choice of materials.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Referring to a maquette helps decide the size, shape, and balance of the sculpture.
- To assemble means to gather and connect different parts or materials to create a complete sculpture or object.
- Choose recyclable materials based on their properties to create different features like a body, legs or a head.
Keywords
Maquette - is a small, rough model of a sculpture used for planning
Sculpture - a three-dimensional piece of art made by shaping or combining materials
Assemble - to fit together the parts of something
Recyclable material - leftover or discarded materials that can be reused for creative purposes
Common misconception
Pupils might think any material can be used for any body part, like using lightweight or flexible materials for the base instead of sturdy ones.
Show examples of sculptures with a sturdy base versus those with a weak base, using different materials (e.g., cardboard vs tissue paper).
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To help you plan your year 3 art and design lesson on: Select and assemble recyclable materials to make a creature, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
Cardboard, newspaper, magazines, milk cartons, small boxes, pipe cleaners, string, scissors, gum tape, mark making tools, tissue paper, fabric scraps, foil, beads, buttons and bottle caps.
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
5 Questions
Exit quiz
4 Questions