These pictures show 8th grade scrap wood sculptures. This is always a favorite project.....but it's also a challenging one. Students are given very little instruction. Yes, I know I'm supposed to teach, and I usually get a lot of "I can't do this", "what do I make", or "this is too hard" comments when they start. But part of my job as a teacher is teaching kids to think for themselves. Too many times children come to me and have been spoon fed the instructions, the processes, and the solutions. This projects forces them to become the thinker and the results are always so creative.
For this project, students are given a pile of wood scraps, wood glue, and some hot glue as well (we do take time for teaching safety for the hot glue). Their directions..... create some kind of animal, insect, bird, or person that must stand alone and balance.
With this project, I get to see them really take ownership of their creativity and problem solving skills and they are very proud of their finished pieces! Below are just a few.....
This cat is waiting for the fish to jump out of the bowl!
Little Princess made by a little princess.
Spot the Dog is leashed and ready for his morning walk!
Ahoy Mates....this barge is ready to set sail.
Puppy Love!
Little black cat....hope you aren't superstitious.
Taking the tabby for a walk.
Painting on a smile!
Bird Walking.....
