Lesson #10 The Fascinating World Of Insects A Lesson In ... - Amaco

6. Follow package directions for hard ening.
Do not over or under bake.
7. Although polymer clays are completely
safe to use and are AP Non tox ic, proper
safety precautions should still be followed.
Don’t eat the clay; don’t use tools for clay
and then food; don’t eat while work ing, and
don’t overbake clay.
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Additional Ideas:
1. Make a beetle pin by gluing a pin back
to the bottom underside of the bug.
2. Work with classroom teacher to create
an insect fair or a magnified fantasy insect
environment in the classroom or one of the
school’s showcases.
3. Have students read books (fiction
or non-fiction) on insects and write book
reviews or reports.
4. Ask students to create imaginary insects
— have them draw them, make them out of
polymer clay, and write about them.
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This lesson was created by Penny Carpenter, middle school art teacher for Pomona Uni fied School District, Pomona, California. Ex am ples for this lesson
were created by her students.
This is one lesson in a series of art plans for elementary and secondary programs using American Art Clay Co., Inc. products.
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