![ELEMENTS CHALLENGE - Colour, Texture, Line, Shape](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/lessonPlans/elements-challenge-colour-texture-line-shape/1b323839941b3da9336b57f40a62ac40-cover.png)
Supplies:
- Crayola Model Magic - Assorted Colours
- Crayola Paint Brushes - 5 Count
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Glitter Glue
- Crayola Project Paint - 10 Count
- String
- Tree Branches or Dowels
- Paper Towels
- Rolling Pins
- Water Containers
- Bamboo Skewers
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/0edd1c00155e2bcbd9a9e53433890d93-stepSml.png)
- Brainstorm a web of things that make you think of Canada.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/544642ddedc416220da57e839ae9d698-stepSml.png)
- Roll out the Model Magic to a thickness of about .75 cm.
- Cut out 3 maple leaf shapes.
- Use a bamboo skewer to poke a small hole at the top of each maple leaf.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/9cd3b33d08e237fac90741605e74b2ba-stepSml.png)
- Create new colours of Model Magic by mixing primary colours together.
- If you are using white Model Magic, you can colour it by poking a small piece of it with Crayola Original markers and gently kneading the colour into it.
- Create Model Magic symbols to represent what Canada means to you.
- Stick a different symbol on each maple leaf.
- You may want to add glitter glue to the finished design.
- Set the finished shapes aside to dry for 2 days.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/8fc9818fa23af3f5730deafa7622f3d0-stepSml.png)
- Use tempera paint to decorate your stick with different colours and patterns.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/77ad313f7ce0bd25a6ab27825ae41277-stepSml.png)
- Once the Model Magic is dry tie the shapes to the stick.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/30015f30d1ea91b5964781b8cc7dc58c-stepSml.png)
- Hold the mobile in the air to see if it is balanced.
- Adjust the placement of the shapes if you need to balance the mobile.
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Mathematics,
Social Studies,
Visual Arts
Grades:
Grade 1,
Grade 2,
Grade 3