Foil Sculptures (Grade 3, Reading and Art)

Students create representations of moving human forms out of aluminum foil.

Resources

aluminum foil squares (1 per student), tacky glue or hot glue, 4-inch cardboard squares (1 per student)

Process

·         Discuss poses (student might attempt specific poses)

·         Show an example of a finished project and give the following instructions:

·         Give instructions as follows:

o   Fold the aluminum foil into thirds (dark lines)

o   Tear the top third into thirds and the bottom third into halves (faint lines)

o   Mold the aluminum foil into a human form; top third=arms and head, middle third=torso, bottom third=legs.

o   Shape the human form into a pose

o   Use tacky glue or hot glue to attach the sculpture to the cardboard base

·         Post the instructions, diagram, and example

·         Distribute materials and begin; assist individual students as needed

·         Use (repeat if necessary) the sculpture process to portray characters or events in literature or informational text

Standards

Reading: Literature Standard 3

Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.

Connections

Visual Art: Sculpture, Human form

Science: Human form, Motion, Gravity

Physical Education or Dance: Movement, Energy, Force

Theatre: Tableau (freeze frames)

Social Students: Historical figures and events