Dr. Seuss inspired "Whoville" 3-D Absract

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This was a Dr. Seuss inspired project.  We were read the book Oh, The Places You Will Go! 

 The 3D assignment was to be our own creation using construction paper folded in a zigzag, twisted, torn, and curled design.  We were to use a background color that would also be one of the two colors in our design.  We had to choose warm, cool, or complimentary colors.  I used orange and blue which are complimentary colors. 

The design and illustrations of Dr. Seuss' books brings the picture right out of the book!

The 3-D and 2-D design is fun and draws the young readers into the setting.

The only set back I experienced was that I initially started out with elmer's (liquid) glue then found that it was easier for me to use a glue stick.

For an extension project I would have students tie this into a "Habitat" assignment to help students learn more about an animals surroundings and environment.  i.e.  I would have the 3-D and 2-D materials represent a rain forest with plants, trees, bamboo, oaks, nests, palms, and ferns and teach about chimpanzees and the research of Dr. Jane Goodall.