Activity 1
A-L Stuck on wood
Make collages from wood and other natural resources.
Planned learning intention
To look closely at similarities, differences, patterns and change
Adult:child ratio 1:4
Resources
Flat offcuts of soft wood, magnifying glasses, files, sandpaper sheets and blocks, PVA glue, spreaders, wood shavings, small pieces of dowelling, cork, twigs, leaves, fruits from trees, such as conkers, acorns, beech nut, shells
Step by step
* Ask each child to choose a piece of wood. Is it rough or smooth? Use a magnifying glass to observe tiny patterns in the grain.
* Explore how the files and sandpaper can make the wood smoother and create hollows and marks in it. Compare the pieces of wood. Do they still look similar or have their appearances changed?
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