Themed Groupwork - Earth, Air, Fire and Water

Themed Group work - Earth, Air, Fire and Water

Aim of activity:
To create a jig -saw group work Art piece based on nature's elements; Fire, Water, Air and Earth

Thanks to all the students who have agreed to share their work

Activity

In groups of 3-7
Through group discussion choose one theme; Fire, earth, water or air
Tape four or more large sheets together with sellotape and turn the page over with the sellotape at the back.
Draw a large circle and cut out the circle.
Divide the sheet into 'slices'. Cut each the pieces with various cut lines (these may reflect the theme; wavy for water, sharp for fire etc)
Each member take a 'piece' and decorate according to their chosen theme.
Use DRY art materials; markers, pencils, crayons, collage; objects/magazines etc.
When each person has completed the work put the pieces together and display on the wall.

Variations:

Change the theme; examples changing world, world poverty, bullying, or my town.
Change the surface; card board, on to sand on a beach, on box with each person taking a side, or window surface
Change the idea; make a game with the jig saw, add peoples faces to each section.
Change the mark making instruments; paint, tissue paper, newspaper, wool, junk materials, or charcoal.

Benefits and Learning objectives

To work together as a group; plan, organise, problem solve, co-ordinate, make decisions, negotiate, discuss, and produce
To manage time
To work with a theme
To offer opportunities to lead the peer group
To offer opportunities to participate in a peer group
To offer an opportunity to explore and work with the theme individually while still being part of the group
To display the work of a group
To experiment with various materials
To follow instructions (listening skills and understanding skills)