CANADIAN ANIMALS ALPHABET – Space, Contrast, SymmetryStudents work together to create a Canadian animals alphabet using construction paper and cut out letters.
Students work together to create a Canadian animals alphabet using construction paper and cut out letters.
Supplies:
- Crayola Construction Paper - 22.9 cm x 30.5 cm (9" x 12")
- Crayola Glue Sticks
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Sketchbooks - 1 per student
Steps:
1
- Make a plan drawing in your sketchbook.
- Block out spaces for all the letters.
- Make sure the first letter of the animal's name is large.
2
- Choose the colours you want to work with.
- Cut out rectangles of paper for each of the main shapes.
- Arrange the rectangles on the background paper to make sure they all fit.
3
- Follow the instructions to cut out all the letters. (Downloads - CuttingOutLetters.pdf)
4
- Use symmetrical shapes to cut out the animal and details.
- Arrange the shapes to be sure they all fit.
- Choose contrasting colours for the details.
- Glue the pieces in place.
5
- View the picture with fresh eyes.
- Is the main letter large and dominant?
- Are the smaller letters easy to read?
- Do contrasting colours add emphasis to parts of the composition?
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Mathematics,
Visual Arts
Grades:
Grade 4,
Grade 5,
Grade 6
