1.Gauze (docent to precut in strips) 2.Water bottle sprays and small bowls 3.Headband 4.Petroleum jelly 5.Wipes 6.Cotton balls / pads 7.Newspaper ball 8.Paper towels 9.Mask decoration paper Docent Material & Setup List: Docent Clean up List: Make sure names are on paper supporting mask Place completed on shelves with teacher name Wipe down tables, refill any items and return handouts and materials to bins as you found them, turn off projector, close lens cap – thanks for doing this and leading the lesson! Mask Making

Lesson 9 – 4th Grade Mask Making

Today’s LessonSkill Development: Today you will learn about life masks using plaster bandages to create your own life mask. These will be decorated in a second part to this lesson. These will be displayed in the classroom as part of your endangered species lessons. Introduction to expressionism Curriculum extension – making an endangered species animal mask You will learn: To make a mask To create a 3D art piece. Mask Making

What is a mask? Mask Making This is the world’s oldest surviving mask A mask is a type of clothing which covers the face. It is similar to a veil, but more close- fitting We have created masks since our very beginnings in order to disguise, protect, or entertain.

What is a mask? Roman masks They have been used by cultures around the globe for performances and rituals, ceremonies and festivals. African ritual mask, Idoma people from Nigeria Mask Making

President Lincoln’s life mask: U.S. President Abraham Lincoln had two life masks made – one in 1860 and another shortly before his death in April Casts of his hands were also made. Mask Making LEONARD W. VOLK, Plaster cast mold made into bronze sculpture by Clark Mills Life masks are casts taken of a living person, and as with a death mask, a cast is made from a plaster coating that forms the mold from which busts and reproductions can be made.

Today we are going to take life masks of each other, working in pairs and then you will decorate these casts into the endangered animal you chose for your report. Mask Making Mask (Mukenga) – Late 19 th /mid-20 th century Some amazing animal mask art:

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Process: Work with a partner One will be model first, then switch and repeat Parents are to assist students and keep things fun, moving along and calm where needed Place towels / blankets and have students get in place. Pin hair back, using head band. Liberally apply petroleum jelly on whole face, especially on eyebrows and around hair line. Adults please check that enough is used and its evenly applied. Ensure students don’t talk once the mask application begins as it won’t harden correctly. Mask Making

Process: Using the gauze strips, place a 2-3 in a bowl and squirt with water. Just enough to soften it. Shake off excess water and apply onto the face. Smooth onto the face and should lay flat. Working quickly and evenly students should be placing strips on forehead and cheeks first, overlapping as they go. Try to make neat borders around the face – near ears and chin especially. When on the forehead, gauze over eyebrows and down the bridge of the nose. Move up and own, sideways or diagonally for strength. Not in one direction. Mask Making

Process: Build the mask down and just over the jawbone following the jawline. Place the gauze in a line following the jawline. Use the Art vista lesson plan here, this is photocopied in your class area at the back of the art room. A bin with all the necessary supplies is provided. Docents have to prep their own gauze for this lesson. Mask Making

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LESSON PLAN ADAPTED FROM ART VISTA AND VARIOUS SOURCES ON LINE By Tara Button and Marianne Welch March 2016