Fine Arts: Visual Arts

Standard 1: Understanding and Applying Media, Techniques and Processes

• K-4 - Students use different media, techniques and processes to communicate ideas, experiences and stories.
• 5-8 - Students intentionally take advantage of the qualities and characteristics of art media, techniques and processes to enhance communication of their experiences and ideas.

Standard 3: Choosing and Evaluating a Range of Subject Matter, Symbols and Ideas

• K-4 - Students select and use subject matter, symbols and ideas to communicate meaning.
• 5-8 - Students integrate visual, spatial and temporal concepts with content to communicate intended meaning in their artworks.

Source: National Standards for Arts Education

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

Supplies Used: Cardstock, Construction Paper, Double-Sided Tape, Glue, Pen, Scissors

The teacher will die-cut the materials for student use prior to the lesson:

1. Die-cut the Pop-Up Card #2 from blue cardstock or construction paper. Fold Pop-Up tabs forward (Figure A).
2. Mat the Card with various colors of cardstock or construction paper to create a larger card (Figure B).
3. Die-cut the Synagogue from various colors of cardstock or construction paper. Keep one shape whole and cut away highlights from another color. Layer and adhere (Figure C).
4. Adhere Synagogue to inside of the Pop-Up Card.
5. Adhere construction paper to the cover and attach a Star of David.
6. Write a heartfelt sentiment on the cover and inside the card (see Main Photo).