Hatching Egg Dynamic Sculpture

Lesson

Students create a dynamic sculpture

Recommended Ages

Preschool to middle school

Historical Art Examples or References

Images of birds

Vocabulary

Sculpture: a form of art that is in a two- or three- dimensional form by carving, casting, or other shaping techniques

Dynamic: change in an image when something new is added

Materials

Glue

Scissors

Construction paper

Clothespin

Pencil

Anticipatory Set

 Discussion on birds

Directions

1. Draw an egg and bird into construction paper and cut them out

2. Glue one part of the cracked egg onto the bottom of the clip and the other cracked egg piece onto the top of the clip.

3. Glue the bird on the bottom half of the egg.

Reflection

Life applications; how the lesson might apply to non-art related experiences or other types of knowledge.

1. What is a bird’s role in the environment?2. How are birds born?