African Safari

For this project we did a lesson on students going on a "safari to Africa". Students draw their animal and perhaps a few other background pictures for the animal in a blue color. Students then use warm colors such as orange, red, pink, and yellows to "hide" their animal. The use of patterns and strong bold lines does an effective job of keeping the lion hidden. Then the students create their own special glasses to gaze upon their hidden animal, which in my case is a lion. You can see in the picture below what the drawing looks like through the "magic" glasses. This lesson would be an excellent lesson for any classroom and any level. I feel high schoolers would have a great time doing this lesson, although it is more suited for the grade school level.