Whimsical Pet Sculptures

Every year I struggle with the idea of how to get students to "think outside the box". As a teacher how do you ask the right questions, create the right brainstorming activities to guide students to being able to have original thought. 

This year I will teach a new lesson on sculpture in the round.  My 9th Graders will create a sculpture of a pet, or animal of their choosing, learn how to sculpt it realistically, and then transform it by adding whimsical characteristics.   With the help of various Web 2.0 tools I hope to get the students on the right track to make some great Sculptures.   I have shared a few links below of activities I am using.  Feel free to participate in the scavenger hunt or add to the Padlet wall.  These are just copies of the materials I will use for my class.

Whimsical Pet Padlet Wall

Google Arts and Culture Scavenger Hunt