Students in the 3rd grade looked at various African Masks for their inspiration. First, we took painted paper traced, then cut a circle. Next, we took animal print paper and created symmetrical shapes to represent facial features such a eyes, nose, cheeks, and added various decorations. With paint and metallic markers students added smaller designs to their masks. The next step was to create a background border that contained a pattern of geometric shapes. Student created some really exciting patterns while reinforcing the math concept taught in the 3rd grade.
These are wonderful. I like how they are all so unique and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi Laura! I love your blog so much. This is a great project. I really like the rich earthy colors. They are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThose turned out beautifully! jan
ReplyDeleteThese look great! I'm doing African masks with my students this week too only we're using bright colors- pictures will be up soon on my blog!
ReplyDeleteThat is great work.Keep it up.Looking forward to some more.Awesome.:)))))
ReplyDeleteI'm having my preschool/kinder students make masks out of paper plates. I will incorporate your ideas into another project. Absolutely love how you focused on geometrical shapes. Nicely done.
ReplyDelete-Deborah