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Zany Wire Sculpture

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Young artists create a freestanding 3-dimensional sculpture using wire and modeled "clay" pieces. This immensely creative and engaging lesson plan should get your kids excited, because the medium is unusual to work with. Everything you need to do to implement this lesson plan is included in the plan.

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Grade
K - 8th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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