Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to create and customize their own model horse using practical arts techniques.
Materials and Prep
- Model horse (can be purchased or made from materials like clay or papier-mâché)
- Acrylic paints
- Paintbrushes
- Water cup
- Palette or disposable plate for mixing colors
- Protective apron or old clothes
- Newspaper or plastic sheet to protect the work area
Before starting the lesson, make sure the student has a basic understanding of different horse breeds and their characteristics.
Activities
- Introduce the concept of model horses and discuss their popularity as collectibles and art forms.
- Show examples of different model horse breeds and discuss their unique features.
- Guide the student in selecting a model horse to work with.
- Explain the importance of planning and sketching their desired design on the model horse before painting.
- Provide guidance on how to mix and apply acrylic paints to achieve desired colors and patterns.
- Encourage the student to experiment with different painting techniques, such as dry brushing or layering, to add texture and depth to their model horse.
- Allow the painted model horse to dry completely before displaying or playing with it.
Fifth Grade Talking Points
- "Model horses are small replicas of real horses that people collect or use for artistic purposes."
- "Different horse breeds have distinct physical characteristics, such as coat color, mane and tail style, and body shape."
- "Before painting, it's important to plan and sketch your design to ensure the desired outcome."
- "Acrylic paints are a versatile medium that can be mixed to create various colors and used to add details and patterns to the model horse."
- "Experimenting with different painting techniques can make your model horse look more realistic or unique."
- "Allowing the paint to dry completely will ensure that the colors stay vibrant and the model horse can be safely handled."