Here are some insect sculptures made by first and second graders last summer.
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Students started the project by making drawings of the insects in their habitats. |
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The armatures were built from wire and newspaper combined with masking tape. |
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This stag beetle was the largest sculpture. |
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I love all of the detail in the legs! |
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original armature for the stag beetle. |
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When students finished their sculptures, they focused on creating the environment where their insects would be found. |
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This grasshopper was made by a kindergarden student; he joined the class a few days into the project but caught on quickly and really enjoyed it! |
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