Objectives
1.Creating pet rocks
2. Artistic and creative expression
3. Journal Writing
Vocabulary
for Unit
Materials
rocks, markers, pipe cleaners, felt, any other material, cotton, button, a variety of sizes of wiggly eyes, tissue paper, string, hot glue gun
Activities
1. Bring in a box of rocks in various shapes, textures and colors.
2. Students select their very own rock from which they will create a "pet". Students will select from various art materials to create their own pets.
3. The teacher will use hot glue gun to adhere special items such as wiggly eyes, felt, and pipe cleaners whenever needed. Parent volunteers would be needed in order to expedite the decorating process.
Activities (cont.)
4. Students write a personal profile including 4 attributes of their very own pet rock creation.
5. Take digital pictures of the students' pet rocks and display them on a poster board including the pet's profile typed by the students using a word processor and computer.
Homework
Bring in any material student might want to use in the creation of their own Pet Rock.
Assessment
Teacher observation of following rules, cooperative learning. Pet rock with profile.
Extension
visit website "Animal & Creature Craft Projects" to obtain additional ideas for fun projects, patterns pertaining to animals.
