Modeling with Paper Mache: Meaning, Materials and the Process of Making Paper Mache Primary 4 (Basic 4) Third Term Week 3 Cultural and Creative Arts

MODELING WITH PAPER MACHE: MEANING, MATERIALS AND THE PROCESS OF MAKING PAPER MACHE

CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS (CCA)

PRIMARY 4 – THIRD TERM – WEEK 3

THEME –  ARTS AND CRAFTS 

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TOPIC – MODELING WITH PAPER MACHE 

LEARNING 

1. Introduction

2. Meaning and Materials Used for Making Paper Mache

3. Processes of Making Paper Mache

4. Objects that can be Made with Paper Mache

5. Importance of Paper Mache

6. Weekly Assessment: Test Questions and Answers/Assignment

7. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of modeling.

2. Explain the meaning of paper mache.

3. Identify the materials used for making paper mache.

4. Describe the steps involved in making paper mache.

4. Produce a simple object using the paper mache technique.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned about Print Making, including leaf printing and thumb printing, where they used different materials to create simple artworks.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by introducing pupils to modeling with paper mache, another creative art technique that uses waste paper to make useful and decorative objects.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Old newspapers or waste paper

2. Water

3. Starch paste or white glue

4. Bowl or bucket

5. Balloon, bottle, or bowl (as moulds)

6. Paintbrush

7. Poster or acrylic paint

8. Scissors (used with adult supervision)

9. Rag or sponge

10. Samples or pictures of paper mache objects

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

Many beautiful and useful objects can be made from materials that people often throw away. Old newspapers and waste paper can be recycled to produce attractive items such as bowls, masks, toys, flower vases, and pencil holders. This art technique is called paper mache.

In this lesson, pupils will learn the meaning of modeling, the meaning of paper mache, the materials needed, and the steps involved in making paper mache, while appreciating the importance of recycling waste materials to create useful artworks.

LESSON 1 – MEANING OF MODELING

Modeling is the process of creating or shaping objects into different forms using materials such as clay, paper mache, plasticine, or other modeling materials.

MEANING OF PAPER MACHE

Paper mache is a modeling material made by mixing pieces of paper with glue or starch paste to produce objects such as masks, bowls, toys, flower vases, and decorative items.

MATERIALS FOR MAKING PAPER MACHE

The following materials are needed to make paper mache:

1. Old newspapers or waste paper

2. Water

3. Starch paste or white glue

4. Bowl or bucket

5. Balloon, bottle, or mould

6. Paintbrush

7. Poster paint or acrylic paint

8. Scissors (used with adult supervision)

9. Rag or sponge

10. Varnish (optional)

LESSON 2 – PROCESS OF MAKING PAPER MACHE

1. Tear old newspapers into small pieces.

2. Soak the paper pieces in water until they become soft.

3. Prepare starch paste or glue.

4. Squeeze out excess water from the soaked paper.

5. Mix the paper with the glue or starch paste.

6. Apply the mixture onto a mould such as a balloon, bottle, or bowl.

7. Shape and smooth the surface with your hands.

8. Leave it to dry completely in the sun or open air.

9. Remove the mould if necessary.

10. Paint and decorate the finished model.

OBJECTS THAT CAN BE MADE WITH PAPER MACHE

1. Bowls

2. Masks

3. Flower vases

4. Animal models

5. Fruits

6. Toys

7. Pencil holders

8. Decorative plates

9. Puppets

10. Wall decorations

LESSON 3 – IMPORTANCE OF PAPER MACHE

Paper mache helps pupils to:

1. Develop creativity and imagination.

2. Improve fine motor skills.

3. Recycle waste paper.

4. Learn modeling techniques.

5. Produce useful and decorative objects.

6. Develop patience and concentration.

7. Protect the environment by reducing waste.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Use scissors carefully and with adult supervision.

2. Keep the work area clean.

3. Wash hands after the activity.

4. Avoid putting glue or paint in the mouth or eyes.

5. Allow the model to dry properly before painting.

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT 

A. Multiple Choice Questions

1. Modeling is the process of ______.

A. planting crops

B. singing songs

C. writing stories

D. shaping materials into different forms

2. Paper mache is made mainly from ______.

A. waste paper and glue or starch paste

B. sand and cement

C. wood and nails

D. plastic bottles

3. Which of the following is used in making paper mache?

A. Shoe

B. Spoon

C. Plate

D. Old newspapers

4. Which of the following can be used as a mould for paper mache?

A. Eraser

B. Pencil

C. Balloon

D. Ruler

5. Which of the following can be made with paper mache?

A. Television

B. Mask

C. Bicycle

D. Fan

B. Fill in the Gaps

Complete the sentences using the words in the box: dry, glue, balloon, modelling, paper

6. ______ is the process of shaping materials into different forms.

7. Paper mache is made from waste ______.

8. ______ is used to join the paper pieces together.

9. A ______ can be used as a mould for paper mache.

10. The paper mache model should be left to ______ before painting.

C. True or False

11. Paper mache helps to recycle waste paper. ______

12. Old newspapers can be used for paper mache. ______

13. The paper pieces should be soaked in water before use. ______

14. Paper mache cannot be painted after drying. ______

15. Paper mache can be used to make decorative objects. ______

D. Match Column A with Column B.

Column A – Column B

16. Paper Mache – A. Used to stick paper together

17. Glue – B. Object made with paper Mache

18. Balloon – C. Used as a mould

19. Newspaper – D. Waste paper modeling material

20. Bowl – E. Main material for paper mache

ANSWER KEYS

1. D – Shaping materials into different forms

2. A – Waste paper and glue or starch paste

3. D – Old newspapers

4. C – Balloon

5. B – Mask

6. modelling

7. paper

8. glue

9. balloon

10. dry

11. True

12. True

13. True

14. False

15. True

16. D – Waste paper modeling material

17. A – Used to stick paper together

18. C – Used as a mould

19. E – Main material for paper mache

20. B – Object made with paper mache

SUMMARY

In this lesson, pupils learned that modeling is the process of shaping materials into different forms, while paper mache is a modeling material made by mixing waste paper with glue or starch paste.

Pupils identified the materials used for making paper mache, including old newspapers, water, glue or starch paste, bowls, balloons or bottles as moulds, paintbrushes, and paint.

Furthermore, pupils learned the steps involved in making paper mache, such as tearing and soaking paper, mixing it with glue or starch paste, applying it to a mould, allowing it to dry, and painting the finished model.

Finally, pupils understood that paper mache can be used to make useful and decorative objects such as masks, bowls, flower vases, toys, and pencil holders. They also learned that paper mache promotes creativity, recycling, environmental cleanliness, and practical artistic skills.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction – The teacher displays different paper mache objects such as a mask, bowl, flower vase, or pictures of paper mache artworks. The teacher asks pupils if they know how these objects are made.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils observe the objects and share their ideas about the materials used to make them.

Step 2: Meaning of Modeling and Paper Mache – The teacher explains the meanings of modeling and paper mache using simple examples.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils explain the meanings of modeling and paper mache in their own words.

Step 3: Materials for Making Paper Mache – The teacher displays the materials needed for paper mache, including:

• Old newspapers or waste paper

• Water

• Glue or starch paste

• Balloon or bottle (mould)

• Bowl or bucket

• Paintbrush

• Poster paint

The teacher explains the use of each material.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils identify the materials and state their uses.

Step 4: Demonstration of the Paper Mache Process – The teacher demonstrates how to:

• Tear newspapers into small pieces.

• Soak them in water.

• Mix them with glue or starch paste.

• Apply the mixture to a balloon or bottle.

• Leave it to dry.

• Paint and decorate the finished model.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils observe the demonstration carefully and ask questions where necessary.

Step 5: Practical Activity – The teacher guides pupils to make a simple paper mache object, such as a bowl, mask, fruit, or pencil holder, using the demonstrated steps.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils work individually or in pairs to create a simple paper mache model.

Step 6: Group Activity – The teacher divides the class into four groups and assigns the following activities:

• Group 1: Explain the meanings of modeling and paper mache.

• Group 2: Identify the materials used for making paper mache.

• Group 3: Arrange and explain the steps involved in making paper mache.

• Group 4: Display and explain the paper mache model created by the group.

Each group presents its work to the class.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils discuss, demonstrate, create simple models, and present their work.

Step 7: Lesson Summary – The teacher reviews the meaning of modeling, the meaning of paper mache, the materials used, and the process of making paper mache.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer oral questions and summarise the lesson.

Step 8: Evaluation – The teacher asks oral and written questions to assess pupils’ understanding of the lesson.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer the evaluation questions and participate actively in the practical activity.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

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LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. Explain the meaning of modeling.

2. Explain the meaning of paper mache.

3. Identify the materials used for making paper mache.

4. Describe the steps involved in making paper mache.

5. Produce a simple object using the paper mache technique.