Shape Quake

6th and 7th graders were given a piece of black paper, scissors, and glue. They were asked to cut any shapes out of the paper and shift them around, but use all scraps. Most people followed directions but I did find a few scrap pieces of black paper after they left! Here is artwork from students who used the whole paper:
Artwork by Kiara W
Artwork by Michael
Artwork by Cornelius
Artwork by Denadrian

Artwork by Kenya
Artwork by Candice
Artwork by Robert
Artwork by Darneisha
Artwork by April
Artwork by Alanchae

Fernwood architects hired to design a skyscraper

The 4th-6th grade students are future architects hired to design a skyscraper to be built in 2121. Technology will be advanced, so their design could be as futuristic as they please. Their task was to draw the new skyscraper that will highlight the Chicago skyline. An architect came to class to help them with their designs. Look below to see the different skyscrapers they designed.

Artwork by Lawrence

Artwork by Ashton
Artwork by Ma'kayl
Artwork by Micheal
Artwork by KiaraL
Artwork by Nia
Artwork by KiaraW
Artwork by Jevon
Artwork by William
Artwork by Diamond

They also learned about the skyscrapers that are already in Chicago.
Artwork by Denadrian
Artwork by Dakest
Artwork by Letasha
Artwork by Deantay
We debated if it was fair that the Petronas Towers are taller than the Sears Tower, what do you think? ☺

And they learned about "the Spire" which is the skyscraper being built in Chicago as we speak. Below is what the Chicago skyline will look with the spire.