Making Shapes with Our Hands
Students will learn to transform two-dimensional shapes into three-dimensional forms using shading and perspective techniques, focusing on still life drawing.
Key Questions
- What shapes can you make with clay or playdough?
- How is a circle different from a square?
- Can you find three different shapes in the classroom around you?
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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