Mosque Mosaic
Supplies:
- Hand Punch - 1/4" Circle
- Hand Punch - 1/4" Star
- Hand Punch - 1/4" Heart
- FISKARS® for kids Non-Stick™ Blunt-tip Scissors
- Construction Paper - for background
- Construction Paper Scraps - for mosaic pieces
- Corsage Pin - for lifting and manipulating paper mosaic pieces
- Compass
- Pencil
- School Glue
- Water Base Varnish
- Bristle Brush
| Grade Level | Subject | Theme | Duration |
| Intermediate, Primary, Secondary | Art, Social Studies | Holidays | One Hour |
Benefit:
Students will gain a better understanding of Mosques and what they are used for.
Activity:
Each student will:
- Lightly draw mosque unto background paper.
- Cut and or punch somewhat uniform pieces of paper from construction paper - one color at a time. Beginning in the middle of the design, and working out, apply and spread glue over a small area of the background paper. Use pin to arrange paper pieces over glued area. Leave small background spaces showing between the glued paper pieces.
- Continue gluing different colored paper pieces until the design is completed.
Ideas:
Mosaics are currently a popular trend. Study mosaics throughout history.
Make mosaics from materials other than paper.
Orange handled scissors are a