Atlantic life sculptures

Create a sculpture of the marine life found in the Atlantic Ocean.

Teaching Outcomes
To create a three-dimensional assemblage on the theme of Atlantic sea life.
To recognise the difference between two- and three-dimensional shapes and art works.

Children will:

• Discuss the difference between three- and two-dimensional shapes and art works.
• Construct three-dimensional sculptures of marine life drawing upon their knowledge of the Atlantic Ocean, its inhabitants and their food chains.

• Atlantic marine life sculpture image

• Thick cardboard
• Masking tape
• Googly eyes
• Buttons and sequins
• Ice cream or other tubs/boxes with gravel, stones or sand for weighting
• Slim florists canes, sticks or dowelling
• End of block quiz questions

Step-by-step guidance on creating three-dimensional sculpture from elementaryartfun.blogspot.co.uk

(Note: the instructions refer to a coral reef but work equally well for the Atlantic.)