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Lesson Plan for Grades 3 –12
Depth Perception
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Explore the principle of depth in art using perspective, shading, 
scale, and more within a simple, tunnel-like paper sculpture.
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Step 1:  Fold construction paper— 
accordion style —to form sides. Cut 
colored art paper in half.
Step 2: Cut paper as frames that recede 
in size. Cut objects from inner pieces. 
Apply depth-enhancing techniques as 
listed in lesson plan.
Step 3: Assemble by gluing cut frames in 
the folds of black paper. Position large 
objects on front frames, and smaller ones 
in the back.

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