A Whale on the Playground?

Earlier this week, the children learned how to replicate a picture using a grid method.  A grid is layered on a small picture.  The children then redraw the picture, one square at a time, on a larger grid.  This skill came in handy today.

Today the third graders worked together to draw a life-sized blue whale on the playground.  They began by drawing and numbering a large (84' x 32') grid.  After the grid was completed, the students drew a scale picture of the whale.  The small picture of the whale was divided and cut into smaller squares.  Children then picked one square at a time, and drew the whale on the playground. 

It was a lot of work, but the children showed a lot of cooperation, teamwork, and focus to create a wonderful drawing.  To see more pictures, click here.