4th Grade Light house Fun   

This year, our 4th graders explored the unique purpose and architecture of North Carolina's iconic Light houses.  They use Google Maps to tour each light house location and selected one of these landmarks as the inspiration for their clay project.  We had a blast sculpting each light house in a low relief clay tile.  They carefully painted their clay to resemble their inspiration.  They were so proud! 

At the end of the project, they wrapped their tiles carefully to prepare them for transport home.  I always enjoy reading their artist reflection at the end of the projects!  They enjoyed explaining their connection to their light house choice.  Some wrote about family trips, background knowledge of the structures history, or just an aesthetic connection to it's patterns... I love seeing them connect!