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Textures in Nature

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📚 Part 1: Observe and Identify

WALT: We are learning to identify and replicate textures found in nature.

Success criteria: I can name textures I see or feel, choose materials to copy them and explain my choices.

1. Which word best describes the texture of most tree bark?

Smooth

Rough

Shiny

2. Which technique is a rubbing?

Placing paper over a leaf and shading with a crayon

Dipping a sponge in paint and stamping

Gluing sand to cardboard

3. Check all texture words you might find in nature:

Prickly

Metallic

Bumpy

Slimy

4. Match each natural object to a likely texture:
A. Leaf
B. Rock
C. Flower petal
D. Cactus
1. Smooth
2. Rough
3. Soft
4. Prickly

✏️ Part 2: Plan and Create

5. Name three textures you will use in your artwork (e.g. bumpy, smooth, soft):
6. List two materials you will use and explain how each will create texture:
7. Draw a small plan of your artwork and label areas with the textures you will create:
8. After making your artwork, answer: Which texture was easiest to make? Which was hardest?

Differentiation: Use pre-made stamps or pair with a friend for extra support.

Extension: Try layering three or more textures to create depth and contrast in your artwork.

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