Details and Share

Begin by telling students that they are going to create a mini map.
This can be prefaced by a lesson on reading a map, identifying states, and continents (whichever is most grade appropriate)

Body of Lesson

Explain to students that they are going to recreate a map of the earth, continents, states or countries (if age appropriate).
This lesson can be used to create the countries within a single continent or simply to show continents, or on a larger scale to do both if age appropriate.
Have students begin by placing 1/3 cup white glue into a cup and adding 4 to 5 drops of blue food coloring and mixing well. This will be used to create the sun catcher.
Pour the glue mixture into the butter lid (of other form).
Allow the glue to dry completely before carefully peeling it out of the form.Use permanent markers or sharpies to draw on the land masses as directed by the assignment.

Closing

Allow students to hang their sun catchers in the windows if possible.

FIND SCHOOLS

Assessment & Evaluation

Students will follow directions to create a sun catcher that accurately shows a detailed map (grade appropriate)

Modification & Differentiation

Allow students extra time or help with removal of catcher from lid. Have students work in groups if need be.

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Details and Share

Earth Window Art

Grade Level: 4 - 12th

Subject: Environmental

Length of Time: 30 - 45 Minutes

Objectives & Outcomes

Materials Needed

Procedure

Opening to Lesson