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MAKING & DECORATING A BOX
Theme: TREASURE
LESSON PLAN FOR TEACHERS
MATERIALS
Cardboard, scissors, glue, paint, objects for decorating eg beads, buttons, sequins etc. metallic papers, tissue paper, string, gold spray paint.
LOOKING AT
Texture, pattern, construction, shape.
PRESENTATION
Often the box that treasure comes in is simple, plain, even dull. This is your opportunity to create a box which is in itself the treasure. The box could be either painted or glued with dark coloured paints and tissue papers, then decorated with bright beads and sequins, or, it could be decorated with a variety of different textured objects such as ; pasta, string, buttons, shells or stones, and then sprayed with gold spray paint.
Strand 5 - 14
- Investigating visually
- Using textural elements :observing.
Outcome 1 Using materials and techniques, media skills.
APPLICATION
The class would be given the net of the box (provided) or work on a ready made box (see teacher notes). When the box is completed it could either be painted at this stage or decorated with layers of glued on tissue paper.
The next stage would be to decorate the box.
Strand 5 - 14
- Creating
- Measuring
- Using visual elements
Outcome 2 Using materials and techniques, media skills.
OUTCOME
At this stage a discussion about pattern and texture could be generated. The teacher would encourage the class to think about structure with their pattern. Planning out the pattern on paper before sticking the objects down would be a good idea.
AIM
To produce an attractive, decorative box.
Strand 5 - 14
- Creating and Designing
- Communicating and Presenting
Outcome 3 Produce finished Design.
NOTES FOR TEACHERS
The basic box net could be photocopied and used as a template for a stronger cardboard. Alternatively Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation sells ready made boxes for decoration. This project is one which could be used to boost school funds, particularly around Christmas time!
| 318361 | Collage boxes pack of 12 | 5.95 |
| 115940 | Holographic pack (asstd coloured metallic papers & stars) | 4.10 |
| 302333 | Bulk pack of sequins 500gm | 7.98 |
| 331341 | Gilsten Mesh, asstd colours (8m per roll) | 4.45 |
| 713554 | PYA Glue, 5 litre container | 5.50 |
| 756768 | Glue spreaders pack 10 @ | 0.60 |
| 117420 | Embossed asstd coloured foil pack | 4.25 |