3rd Grade- Greek and Roman Architecture

3rd graders learned about Greek and Roman architecture and how this building style still influences architecture today. We then created our own Capitol buildings using the following elements- post and lintel, domes, arches, and columns. 

4th grade- Cereal Boxes

4th graders learned about package design and graphic design and how they are both common art forms. Students studied different cereal boxes and how the design is used to persuade customers to buy their product. Students then created their own cereal boxes aimed at children ages 3-10. Some include slogans and prizes.

Kindergarten-Castle

Kindergarteners learned about architecture by designing their own castles. We created these castles in two class periods after reading the book Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots? 

2nd Grade- Turtle Weavings

2nd graders creating paper weavings of turtles. Students created sea turtles in two class periods. One was for the weaving process and the other class was used to add details and background scenes.

2nd grade- Gyotaku fish prints

2nd graders created fish prints using the Japanese printmaking technique Gyotaku

4th Grade Plaster Masks

This is honestly one of the toughest projects of the year but it is so much fun and they turn out great. 4th graders learn about masks from many different cultures and creat their own using plaster. 

Day 1- we watch a video about masks from many different cultures and then plan out what our masks will look like.

Day 2- we cover our mask mold in plaster. 2-3 layers. We need to think about the openings on our masks and make sure not to cover them because the plaster cannot be removed later.

Day 3- additives. We add things to our masks such as horns, ears, muzzles, spikes, etc. using tin foil and covering it with plaster.

Day 4- paint

Day 5- finish painting and hot glue any extra details.

3rd grade- 3-D Dragons

3rd graders made three dimensional dragons. They really enjoyed his project. It took 3 classes total. One to color he head and tail, one for the body, and day 3 to assemble everything.