Marbled Planet Painting

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Our Universe
• Learning area: Visual Arts
• Level: Levels 1-3

Objectives

• Explore color mixing through shaving cream marbling technique
• Create unique planet artwork with swirled effects
• Observe and describe patterns in artwork

Materials

• Shaving cream
• Shallow pans
• Liquid watercolors or food coloring
• Toothpicks or craft sticks
• Cardstock circles
• Scrapers or rulers

Instructions

Create beautiful marbled planets using a simple shaving cream technique that produces stunning, unique results every time.

Assessment

Teacher observation of student's ability to use the marbling technique and describe their artwork.

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• Jumping Bean Planet Game
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