![BOO! – Contrast, Symmetry, Geometric Shapes](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/lessonPlans/boo-contrast-symmetry-geometric-shapes/b32de69d8e92945b31723c6ce39999eb-cover.png)
Supplies:
- Crayola Modeling Clay - Jumbo Pack
- Crayola Scissors
- Aluminum Foil
- Thin Corrugated Cardboard - Small Pieces
- Bamboo Skewers - 1 per student
- Toothpicks
- Rolling Pins
- Rulers
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/091e3c7d4b35b46d619b373a8517be8d-stepSml.png)
- Fold a piece of paper 6 cm x 12 cm into quarters.
- Round off the outside open corners.
- Open the paper.
- Trace the shape onto a piece of cardboard.
- Cut out the cardboard shape.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/573be3ce4e2a3aff9a59818dbaa45f05-stepSml.png)
- Use a strip of aluminum foil 4 cm x 10 cm.
- Start at a short end.
- Scrunch the first half of the foil.
- Roll the scrunched part of the foil for the rest of the strip.
- Make a smooth, firm cylinder.
- Repeat this process to make 4 cylinders in total.
- These will be the armatures for the table legs.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/013c5f2320ecedec9554b6a8f6104b3e-stepSml.png)
- Make 4 firm, aluminum foil cylinders all the same size.
- Flatten a small piece of clay so it is smooth and thin.
- Wrap the clay around a cylinder.
- Repeat for each cylinder to make 4 legs.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/8312f945ab7ce1b39d794f8a6e63d0e8-stepSml.png)
- Roll a piece of clay smooth and flat.
- Make it fairly thin.
- Place the cardboard shape on the clay.
- Use it to measure a piece that is as long as the cardboard and 2 times its width.
- Cut out the shape.
- Fold the clay around the cardboard shape like a sandwich.
- Press the edges together and smooth the surfaces.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/23efb4a8ed424acbdcf89b508f6e81e3-stepSml.png)
- Attach one cylinder to each corner of the rectangle.
- You may want to wrap a thin coil of clay around the base of each cylinder to make sure the pieces stick.
- Flip the table over and make sure it is sturdy and balanced.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/087d3d1885e61e4df1ef0e457153fa94-stepSml.png)
CHAIR BACK
- Roll a thin coil of modeling clay about 8 cm long.
- Bend it into a curved arch.
- Attach a thin coil about 4 cm long to the centre of the arch.
CHAIR SEAT
- Roll a small ball of clay.
- Flatten it between your thumb and finger.
- Squeeze it into a square to make a small cuboid about .5 cm x 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm.
CHAIR
- Attach the back to one end of the cuboid.
- Make 3 cm long legs the same way you did for the table.
- Attach the legs to the chair seat.
- Flip the chair over and make sure it is sturdy and balanced.
7
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/c2bb69976e6382dd2b7d515053508b7b-stepSml.png)
- Roll out a thin piece of modeling clay.
- Cut a strip to make a cloth for the table.
- Add a fringe or other texture to it.
- Pinch a small ball of clay into a bowl.
- Fill the bowl with small balls of clay decorated to look like fruit.
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Mathematics,
Visual Arts,
Media Literacy
Grades:
Grade 4,
Grade 5,
Grade 6,
Grade 7,
Grade 8,
Grade 9