As a tradition, 5th grade students get to make plaster masks! Students began the lesson by researching the purpose and use of masks from various cultures around the world. They each completed a worksheet and then shared their findings with the rest of the class. Then, came the fun part!
After covering their face with a coating of Vaseline, students paired up and took turns layering on strips of Plaster of Paris. Eventually, each student had their own, unique mask, of their face! Next, students will be adding exaggerated elements, such as a larger nose or fuller lips. Then, they will paint them.
It has been a fun week in the art room, and we have the messy faces and floors to prove it!
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