Fifth Grade Fall Projects

Monochromatic Pumpkins

Fifth grade students developed their paint mixing skills with a Fall Pumpkin project. After breaking the pumpkin and background into sections, students were tasked with creating new shades or tints of orange. 

Plaster Masks

Its that time of the year... for fifth grade plaster masks!

The theme for this year's masks was Identity. Students had to add three patterns, add-ons, or paint techniques that symbolized three traits about their identity. 

 The finished masks!

5th Grade Plaster Masks

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!