Construction of Decorative Balloons Inspired by Popular Marches
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Target Group
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Get to know the visual and cultural elements of the Portuguese Popular Marches.
- Explore visual elements such as colour, shape, texture, symmetry and pattern.
- Apply basic three-dimensional construction techniques, such as modelling and gluing on paper and recyclable materials.
- Explore plastic expression using simple materials.
Student knowledge
- Identify elements of Portuguese culture and their significance, such as popular festivals,
- Demonstrate expressive and creative skills in two or three-dimensional constructions, using different types of plastic techniques.
- Explore elements of visual language such as shape, colour, texture, symmetry and pattern.
- Promote autonomy when carrying out artistic tasks, following simple and sequential instructions responsibly.
- Valuing artistic production as a form of individual and collective expression.
Classroom Organisation
An organised space for group, dynamic and practical activities. It's also important for the space to have comfortable tables and chairs that can be adjusted to the age group of the students, including those with special educational needs. Finally, a variety of artistic materials, such as coloured pencils, pens, paints, paper/cardboard, magazines and more.
Software & Hardware
- Immersive reality glasses for viewing images and videos.
- Computer and video projector.
Description
Lesson 1 (50 min)
Motivation and framing of the topic
- Presentation of the theme ‘Popular marches’ by watching videos or images using immersive reality glasses.
- Guided discussion (‘What do popular marches mean?’; ‘What colours and symbols usually appear in marches?’; ‘Have you ever seen balloons or bows at popular festivals?’; among other topics related to the theme to be explored)
Planning the balloon project
- Draw a sketch of your balloon on an A4 sheet of horse paper.
- Select colours, decorative shapes and possible messages (e.g. "Viva Santo António!").
Lesson 2 (50 mins)
Construction.
- Construction and illustration of the balloon with different types of materials.
Sharing and reflection:
- Individual presentation of the balloons to the class.
Additional Information
- Final exhibition in the school grounds during the month of “Santos Populares”.
- Articulation with the subject areas of Music Education (popular songs) and Portuguese (oral traditions).
- Individualised support for students with special educational needs;
- Valuing students’effort and creativity over technical perfection.
Worksheets Description
The students' assessment is based on their participation and commitment to the activity, their mastery of plastic expression techniques and, finally, their originality and creativity in building
