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Wire And Nylon Stocking Sculpture

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Eighth graders examine a free-form sculpture technique and produce a sculpture of wire, pantyhose and plaster.

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Grade
8th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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