3-D Mini Museum (3rd Grade)

Objective:     Create sculpture utilizing art elements and review various artists                             from past lessons

Materials:      8.5 white card stock square
                        Small white paper scraps
                        Small color paper scraps               
                        4 in. wire pieces
                        Glue
                        Scissors
                        Model Magic or modeling clay
                        Tape
                        Markers and crayons

Process:
                            (1st Class Period)

1. Take virtual trip to an art museum in your area on a computer. Discuss what the students see.
   
2. Fold card stock horizontal, open up and fold vertical. Open up again and cut from bottom center to middle. (Looks like a pair of pants) Fold bottom over other bottom piece and glue. (Creates corner of room)
3. Cut small squares of white paper & cut color frames to go around them

                            (2nd Class Period)

1. Design each 2-D “artwork” in a different style- collage, landscape, portrait, etc.

                            (3rd Class Period)

1. Create sculpture using 3 pieces of wire- glue or poke on paper shapes. Tape wire onto back so it may hang inside of “room.”
2. Create freestanding sculpture with Model Magic or clay for center of room