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Supplies:
- Crayola Construction Paper Cayons
- Crayola Construction Paper - 22.9 cm x 30.5 cm (9" x 12")
- Crayola Washable No-Run School Glue
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/e52398b762f283d1c9275b6f3666437f-stepSml.png)
- Make a rough sketch of your Canadian symbol.
- Break the background into different shapes.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/cc1421bf5d16dc3490680792cb3e7257-stepSml.png)
- Use the sketch as a guide.
- Draw your symbol on a piece of dark construction paper using washable glue.
- Set the glue drawing aside to dry overnight. The glue will dry clear so the lines will be the colour of the paper you use.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/9b22e366a0dc947845436a5cbebc7605-stepSml.png)
- Use Crayola construction paper crayons to colour the glue drawing.
- Press hard with the crayons to get lots of contrast.
- In each section blend at least two colours together by colouring one over the other.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/4a64cc708db1a03b81167382bb0f1f5a-stepSml.png)
- Rub the crayon softly with your fingers to make it shine.
- Share your finished drawing with your peers.
- Explain why it is a cultural symbol of Canada and why you chose it.
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Social Studies,
Visual Arts
Grades:
Grade 2,
Grade 3,
Grade 4,
Grade 5,
Grade 6,
Grade 7,
Grade 8