Topographic Models~ Year 5

This project complemented the classroom topic of Geography, exploring topography and contour lines of hills and mountains on maps, to then make a 3D model from cardboard or foam. I gave the students the choice of cardboard from boxes, Styrofoam in thick and thin sheets, or coloured foam sheeting. I had so much Styrofoam in … Continue reading Topographic Models~ Year 5 →

Mixed Media Landscapes ~ Yr 3-6

I did this project with Year 3/4, but would be really great do with Year 5/6 (11-12 year olds). Firstly, students viewed and analysed different types of landscapes by Australian artists, including Streeton, Drysdale, McCubbin, Namitjira, and Nolan. Students began this project by choosing an Australian landscape type they wanted to depict. We sorted photos … Continue reading Mixed Media Landscapes ~ Yr 3-6 →