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Arctic-Inspired Sculpture

The Arctic is located at the northernmost part of our planet. Students will learn about this region and create a sculpture depicting an Arctic scene.

Lesson Plan

Supplies Needed

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Steps

  • Step 1

    The Arctic, the northernmost region of the planet, consists of the Arctic Ocean and parts of Canada, Russia, the USA, Greenland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Iceland. Have students learn about this region that is characterized by long, very cold winters and short, cool summers. How many people live in this part of the world? Who are the Inuit people? What animals live there? Why are glaciers important to the health of the planet?

  • Step 2

    Have students look at images of the Arctic region and its animals. Ask them to sculpt Air-Dry Clay into a scene that features Arctic life. When the sculpture is complete they can paint it, either while it's wet or when it's dry.

  • Step 3

    Have students present their sculptures and discuss facts they learned about the Arctic and the people and animals that live there.

Standards

SCI: Ask questions about the features of phenomena observed and conclusions drawn from investigations or models. 

SCI: Use evidence to support the concept that behaviors can be influenced by the environment and the environment is impacted by behavior.

Adaptations

Among the most dramatic evidence of climate change is the disappearance of mountain glaciers around the world. Have students learn about how this affects water supplies, the rise of sea levels, animal populations, etc.

Have students explore how reducing our carbon footprint is essential to decreasing the impact of climate change. Ask them to investigate ways we can do this and then design a poster to remind people to promote the health of the planet.