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Hidden Safari Project

 Description: The Hidden Safari lesson started by introducing the different types of animals that you would see on a safari. We were asked to analyze two of Henri Rousseau’s safari paintings and explain some of the main details. We then made our own ruby red glasses with red construction paper and a red film. We also learned about upside down drawing and the benefits to drawing this way rather than the right way. For the project, we got to pick an animal of our choice that we would see in a safari and I picked an elephant. I then drew that animal upside down on my white piece of paper. After completing our animal drawing, we learned about patterns. We were asked to use three patterns over our animal drawing to create the illusion of no picture. Once complete, you should be able to see the pattern, but with the help of the glasses, you will be able to see your animal. Our final step was to give three clues on what animal is under the pattern and then glue both sheets to the red construction paper.

Extension Activity: For an extension activity, I would have students research facts about the animal that they drew in their project. They will create a report on their animal and present it to the class. 



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