Recycled art is a winner for a lot of reasons. It is a sustainable practice that has a very positive impact on the environment. It also challenges students to create an original work based on pre-formed shapes. Finally, it costs so little to do!

Category: Arts & Crafts

Grade Level: 6th, 7th, 8th

File Type: PDF

Language: English

Pages: 6

$3.99

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Description

This activity will challenge students to express themselves using discarded materials. They will learn how to make an art piece exhibiting the principles of unity, balance, proportion and orientation. Another thing they will learn is how to find and stick to a central theme.

Objectives
Students should be able to apply the basic principles of sculpting using recycled materials.
Materials & Supplies
Used coffee cups, Used popsicle sticks, Used water bottles, Newspaper or Magazine, Safety scissors, Double sided tape, Googly eyes, Fine glitter (5 grams each, assorted colors), Box of assorted discarded materials