![ELEMENTS SPINNER – Elements of Design](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/lessonPlans/elements-spinner-elements-of-design/cae0c8a2286190b96767d234c8128303-cover.png)
Supplies:
- Crayola Watercolour Paints
- Crayola Paint Brushes
- Crayola Coloured Pencils
- Crayola Washable Glue Sticks
- Crayola Sketchbooks
- Crayola Scissors
- Rulers
- Pencils
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/457f9e71d7710336221c5dd6466b7b2d-stepSml.png)
- Summarize your research about endangered pollinators.
- Decide on what message you want to communicate.
- Brainstorm ideas in your sketchbook.
- Make 4 thumbnail sketches of different ways to communicate your message.
- Choose the idea you like the best.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/689da3165accdb59d1173296e829b698-stepSml.png)
- Make a plan drawing the same size as your finished tunnel book.
- Divide it into 3 sections – the foreground, middle plus background, and sky.
- Trace each section onto a piece of cardstock paper.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/f9d0ef7496aa8330f11d20df702a0329-stepSml.png)
- Colour each section with watercolours and/or coloured pencils.
- Cut out sections 1 and 2 - the foreground and middle plus background.
- Place the sections in order to see how they line up.
- Add more details and contrast to add emphasis to important areas.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/64f75375ee53a9faf4d17feb95e4a502-stepSml.png)
- Measure and cut out 2 pieces of cardstock paper 14 cm x 14 cm.
- Measure intervals 2 cm, 6 cm and 10 cm from the left side of the paper.
- Draw lines parallel to the left side of the paper at each interval.
- Turn the paper over.
- Place it face down with the 2 cm line on the left.
- Measure intervals 4 cm, 8 cm and 12 cm from the left side of the paper.
- Draw lines parallel to the left side of the paper at each interval.
- Repeat for the 2nd piece of paper.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/20433e76b161eb90740de2862a00dc38-stepSml.png)
- Use the tip of a scissors to lightly score along the lines on both sides of the paper.
- Accordion fold the paper on the scored lines.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/70d1b140dd0ced438b3d34d4af3c9226-stepSml.png)
- Glue the accordion folded paper to each side of the Section 3 paper – the sky.
7
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/210461d7262289401e32521bad23d2c6-stepSml.png)
- Glue each layer to the folds on the sides.
- Use a 14 cm x 21.5 cm piece of cardstock paper to cut out a 2 cm frame.
8
![Step 8](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/af28f9ae1f66d7fb7af820e75227f549-stepSml.png)
- Colour the folds to match the rest of the scene.
- Colour the frame and glue it to the folds at the side.
- View your tunnel book with fresh eyes.
- Does it have a sense of depth?
- Does it show technical accomplishment? How?
- Does it communicate your intended message? How?
- What do you like best about your book?
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Mathematics,
Science,
Visual Arts,
Media Literacy
Grades:
Grade 7,
Grade 8,
Grade 9