layers of paper and glue or flour used to create sculptures.

Make a papier-maché paradise island

Art and design

Imaginative memory drawing

Respond to artists' visions of paradise

Invent a collaborative paradise island

Construct a paradise island base

Decorate a papier-mâché paradise island

This unit develops pupils’ ability to draw expressively and imaginatively in a range of media. They will investigate how and why artists create their art, before designing and sculpting an imaginary paradise island either individually or collaboratively.

Paradise island: drawing and sculpture

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

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Match the material to its use in making a papier-mâché island:

Put these steps in the correct order for making a papier-mâché island:

Which of these would be best for the base of your island?

Put these steps in the right order for building a paradise island base:

Make a papier-maché paradise island

Lesson outcome

Content guidance