Paper Mache Globes

 Paper Mache Globes

As part of our inquiry 'Who are we?', we are focusing on exploring the world in a variety of ways.

Through these activities we want our students to:

• Understand that the world is not flat like a map -  We are all on Planet Earth, 

• Develop an greater understanding of different places around the world.

• Locate places of interest on the map.

• Develop and further their understanding of who they are connected to in our class.  

• Develop a basic understanding of similarities and differences

One of our activities is to try and make a paper mache globe. Here are the steps we used to create these:

Step 1: Blow up the balloon, place it on your cup.

Step 2: Take a small amount of paper.

Step 3: Use the brush to put a small amount of paste on your balloon.

Step 4: place little pieces of newspaper over your balloon - make sure that it is all covered and no balloon is showing through (wear gloves if your hands are sensitive).

Step 5: When you need a break, put your balloon on your cup and on the bench to dry. 

Don't forget to wash your hands after!

 

Unfortunately we found that some of the balloons popped or deflated. We realised that we need to work quicker to get all of the balloons covered in one go with newspaper.

We will have another go next term with stronger balloons and work together to complete the globes.