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Lesson 5: Exploring Cardboard Construction Techniques

Overview

We will explore cutting and building with cardboard to create 3D forms. Students will be able to transform flat cardboard into 3D forms using different techniques.

Grade Level

3-5

Media

Sculpture

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Materials

  • Cardboard
  • Scissors
  • Glue

Activities

Step 1

Demonstrate cutting cardboard into geometric shapes.

Step 2

Show ways to build with cardboard: standing, stacking, leaning, balancing, and using cut-and-groove techniques to attach shapes together.

Vocabulary

Cardboard, stand, stack, lean, balance, cut and groove