This is a really easy 1 day project that the kids LOVE!!!!!!
Goal: Students will learn about collage, and utilize critical thinking skills
Materials: 9 x 12 in black sulphite construction paper, silver paper cut into circles, squares, rectangles, and ovals, scraps of fluorescent paper, scissors, glue w/ tap caps, foam trays
Prep: Teacher will glue 1 shiny silver shape onto the center of a piece of black construction paper for each child.
Motivation: Teacher will show the students the black papers with shapes glued on--- teacher will explain that the students have to solve a problem. How can we make a robot and include the shiny shape as part of the robot? Teacher will demonstrate how to make a simple robot using scraps of brightly colored paper and glue.
Procedure:
Students will go back to their seats and think about their robots
Use brightly colored scraps to create arms, legs, heads, and details for their robots.