5th grade started the year out learning about contour lines and blind-contour lines. I talked to them about what a contour line was and then handed out colored construction paper, markers, and mirrors for them to look at themselves with. We reviewed what a self-portrait was and then I explained that we were going to make a self-portrait using a blind-contour line. I explained that they had to draw their face using a long continuous line without lifting up their marker. They could also not look at their papers at all, just focus on their face in the mirror. They thought I had lost my mind. I demonstrated on the board and explained that it is mainly an exercise for your mind to strengthen your drawing skills and it doesn't have to look that great. So then they went for it! They were surprised at how their drawing actually ended up looking like people.
The next class each student got a large sheet of construction paper. I showed them how to divide the paper into 16 different sections. We then talked about different types of lines. They filled in every other space with different types of lines. The next day they filled in the other spaces with drawings of facts about themselves. I encouraged them to draw more than write. Here was my list:
1. Name
2. Favorite color
3. Favorite food
4. Favorite sport
5. Hobby
6. Favorite Bible verse
7. Favorite subject
8. Extra
Last, they cut out their blind-contour faces and glued them in the middle.
Biblical Integration: We talked about how God made each one of us unique and different from each other.
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