insect balancing act

The third graders are learning about insects in science so I thought it would be fun for them to use their knowledge about these little critters to draw them carry a heavy load. For this project they focused on proportions and visual balance.

After creating a list of foods for their bug to carry, they had to decide how to balance them proportionally. For example, in Sara's picture on the right, she used a chocolate covered strawberry balanced on top of a frosted donut (so yummy!) to counterweight a container of fro-yo.  They were also encouraged to draw things from different angles.