Papier Mache Art

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During Term 3, Room 2 made papier mache stars.  We began by using a blown up balloon as the base (armature). Next, we tore up strips of newspaper, dipped them in glue, and then layered them over the balloon.  Finally, we applied a layer of plain newsprint paper before painting our structures. 

In Room 2, we only use primary coloured paint, with sometimes some white or black, to create our colours.  The children learned about the colour wheel and then had to use this knowledge to decide on how to mix the colours they wanted to create.   

This was a learning experience for us all.  Part way through we had a discussion about whether we would continue, that is, persevere, or give up! Balloons were deflating and paper was falling off the balloon.  We chose to persevere.  We discovered that for our papier mache to work we had to:

• use larger, torn strips of newspaper about 20-30cm long
• use thick glue 
• apply the glue to only one side of the newspaper
• carefully layer the paper to cover the balloon
• allow the paper to dry really well.  We sat our stars next to the wall heaters to achieve this

Below are a few photos:

A science experience

29.8.14

Over the past three weeks, Room 2 has been conducting an experiment.  We are observing what happens to an apple if it is left whole, or cut in half, over time. Here are our photos:

Week 1 (day 1): 12.8.14

 Week 1 (day 4): 15.8.14

Wee2 3 (day 12): 22.8.14

Week 3 (day 19): 29.8.14

What do you see? What is happening to the cut apple? Look closely its skin and the flesh (pulp). What do you think it smells like? Why does the whole apple still look good enough to eat? So many questions....have a think. Use your existing knowledge AND your observations....

Science in Room 2

Welcome to Room 2's blog.

Room 2 children are learning to be scientists by observing everyday things in their world.  We are currently looking at fruit - particularly apples and lemons.  Below are some photos of children using their senses to make sense of their world!