SPIRAL POP-UP CARD – Paper Engineering, Contrast, Shape

Students will be able to:

• create a spiral pop-up card with 3 different sized spirals; 
• cut organic shapes out of construction paper;
• use repetition to create movement;
• communicate a message about a topic they are studying;
• demonstrate technical accomplishment and creativity; 
• support their ideas with evidence found in the works.

Have students:

• explore other types of pop-up cards, for example, with the pop-up lesson plan Signs of Spring available on this website;
• create a giant pop-up structure using cardboard and stiff paper;
• create small gears and moveable objects to insert in their giant pop-up structure;
• share their work with their peers.

1. Prior to this lesson have students synthesize key concepts of a topic they are studying.
2. Identify some symbols that can be used to illustrate the concept, for example, - bees are pollinators
   - bee shapes, flowers, leaves, blossoms
3. Download and display the Movement poster available on this website.
4. Teach or review the principle of movement – the placement of elements so that they lead the viewer's eye throughout the artwork.
5. Create a step by step sample.

1. Ask students to think of the one message they want to convey about their topic.
2. Ask them to think of one, concise statement that gets that message across.
3. Share ideas about possible symbols to use to help communicate the message.
4. Show your sample card, drawing attention to the symbols you have used to communicate your message.
5. Introduce the challenge.

1. Once all the pop-ups are complete display them for a group discussion. Remind students of the challenge.
   - Look closely at the spiral pop-up cards.
   - Choose one that interests you for some reason.
   - Share thoughts about the work.
2. During the discussion include references to:
   - organic shapes and details – how they have been used to help communicate the message
   - space – how repetition of shapes helps move the eye through the space
   - symbols – how the symbols help to communicate the message
3. Ask students to share what they learned by doing this project.

1. Observe students as they work – thoughtful focus, discriminating, seeking more information, elaborating, experimenting.
2. Observe students as they discuss the cards – active listening, insightful contributions, supporting ideas with evidence found in the artwork and from personal experience.
3. Use a checklist to track progress. (Downloads - SpiralPopUp_tracking.pdf)
4. Have students use the self-assessment form to evaluate their work. (Downloads - SpiralPopUpPrimary_self-assessment.pdf or SpiralPop-Up_self-assessment.pdf)