![ELASTIC POWERED CAR – Colour, Detail, Engineering](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/lessonPlans/elastic-powered-car-colour-detail-engineering/34bcb1740eaa527af6049a1667811c91-cover.png)
Supplies:
- Crayola Construction Paper
- Crayola Glue Sticks
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Glue Sticks
- Crayola Construction Crayons or Tempera Paint
- Crayola Paint Brushes - if using tempera paint
- Crayola Markers
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/631ad433ddf61c9abcebb48217a5e3a1-stepSml.png)
- Fold the construction paper into 8 sections.
- Cut out the 2 lower, outside rectangles.
- Set the 2 small rectangles aside to use for the arms.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/b36a1900d8bd581d94965208c43746cc-stepSml.png)
- Cut the arms out of the small rectangles.
- Fold the top outer rectangles into the centre fold to make the jacket.
- Fold the top corners in on an angle to make the lapels.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/c7dbb8cd029bb2f3d485c0974028505f-stepSml.png)
- Fold the jacket flaps in.
- Place the paper, jacket flaps down, on the desk.
- Glue the arms to the back, close to the top of the paper.
- Turn the paper over and check to see that the arms are attached at the shoulders.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/81d340fb887ae1de7b95e7f37aa23080-stepSml.png)
SKIRT
- Fold the paper in half lengthwise.
- Cut along the outside edge as shown.
- Stop where the jacket begins.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/64119b3af2dae7dcfa7fc8288a101f55-stepSml.png)
PANTS
- Fold the paper in half lengthwise.
- Cut along both lower edges as shown.
- Stop where the jacket begins.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/5b2a4088f56d8762c9e2961f25fb51e9-stepSml.png)
- Cut out head, hands and feet from the cardstock paper and glue them into place.
- Use Crayola construction paper crayons to colour the figure.
- Apply a heavy coat of crayon.
- Make a design that reflects the artist's work.
- Polish the crayon with a soft tissue.
7
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/4d8572898fe49e63af79d32b5ad3d4dd-stepSml.png)
- Glue your finished research inside the jacket.
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Social Studies,
Visual Arts
Grades:
Grade 7,
Grade 8,
Grade 9