DAY OF THE DEAD SUGAR SKULL – Symmetry, Repetition, ColourStudents use mathematical thinking to draw a skull on black paper. They paint the skull white and use markers to decorate it with repeated lines and shapes typical of the designs on the calaveras de azúcar – sugar skulls given as gifts during The Day of the Dead.
Students use mathematical thinking to draw a skull on black paper. They paint the skull white and use markers to decorate it with repeated lines and shapes typical of the designs on the calaveras de azúcar – sugar skulls given as gifts during The Day of the Dead.
Supplies:
- Crayola Paint Brushes
- Crayola Black Construction Paper
- Crayola Markers
- Crayola Acrylic Paint - White
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Glitter Glue
- Crayola Coloured Pencils - White
- Pencils
- Erasers
- Paper Towels
Steps:
1
- Paint 2 coats of white acrylic paint on a small piece of black construction paper.
- Allow the paint to dry between coats.
- Place the paper aside.
- Save it for later in this project.
2
- Use the How to Draw a Sugar Skull worksheet to draw a skull. (Downloads – SugarSkulls.pdf)
3
- Erase the guidelines.
- Fold your drawing in half along the vertical line of symmetry.
- Cut it out.
4
- Use a white pencil to trace the skull onto a piece of black construction paper.
- Save the cut-out skull for later.
5
- Paint the skull with 2 coats of white acrylic paint.
- Set the painting aside to dry.
6
- Experiment with colours and designs on the painted paper and skull cutout.
7
- Use the colours and patterns you like the best on your painted skull.
- Add glitter glue to emphasize parts of the design.
- From time to time look at your design from a distance to see it with fresh eyes.
Subjects:
Grades:
Grade 3,
Grade 4,
Grade 5,
Grade 6,
Grade 7,
Grade 8,
Grade 9
