With summer around the corner, we are starting to see all sorts of critters emerge from their winter hideouts! For this project, get inspired by beneficial flyers such as the dragonfly, ladybug and honeybee. Closely examine these amazing creatures using the following questions: What do you notice about these insects? How are they the same or different?  What shapes, colours and textures are present? How does their anatomical design meet their needs? Next, choose an insect from our list or one of your own and follow the instructions to turn your observations into a macro view mini sculpture. 
This is an extended project to be worked on over several days (including drying time). Visit our website for full instructions: https://bit.ly/3fqusjHWith summer around the corner, we are starting to see all sorts of critters emerge from their winter hideouts! For this project, get inspired by beneficial flyers such as the dragonfly, ladybug and honeybee. Closely examine these amazing creatures using the following questions: What do you notice about these insects? How are they the same or d …

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ADD SHREDDED PAPER TO HEAT SAFE BOWL
ADD SHREDDED PAPER TO HEAT SAFE BOWL
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ADD SHREDDED PAPER TO HEAT SAFE BOWL

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STIR AND LET SIT AT LEAST AN HOUR
STIR AND LET SIT AT LEAST AN HOUR
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STIR AND LET SIT AT LEAST AN HOUR

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SKETCH YOU INSECTS WHILE PAPER SOAKS
SKETCH YOU INSECTS WHILE PAPER SOAKS
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SKETCH YOU INSECTS WHILE PAPER SOAKS

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BLEND PAPER AND WATER TO A PULP
BLEND PAPER AND WATER TO A PULP
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BLEND PAPER AND WATER TO A PULP

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SQUEEZE OUT WATER
SQUEEZE OUT WATER
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SQUEEZE OUT WATER

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CONTINUE TO SQUISH UNTIL YOU CAN’T SQUISH ANYMORE
CONTINUE TO SQUISH UNTIL YOU CAN’T SQUISH ANYMORE
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CONTINUE TO SQUISH UNTIL YOU CAN’T SQUISH ANYMORE

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ADD 1 PART FLOUR TO 2 PARTS PAPER PULP
ADD 1 PART FLOUR TO 2 PARTS PAPER PULP
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ADD 1 PART FLOUR TO 2 PARTS PAPER PULP

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ADD A TABLESPOON OR TWO OF SALT AND MIX
ADD A TABLESPOON OR TWO OF SALT AND MIX
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ADD A TABLESPOON OR TWO OF SALT AND MIX

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