Pout pout fish sculpture project with model magic. This was a fun lesson! Students learned about form and color mixing through the use of model magic. We first read "The Pout Pout Fish Goes to School" and then discussed some features of the fish. We also discussed the difference between shape and form. When they got to their seats they were given model magic and were allowed to experiment and play for about 15 min. I gave them some ideas on the board to try (try to make a sphere, cone, snake...etc). We then created cone shapes together and pressed our fingers into the wide end to form the mouths. We let them dry over night. The next day students were given liquid water colors to paint their fish, and a small amount of white model magic to create the eyes. Then we let them dry again. On the third day I took out the colored model magic (red, yellow and blue) We reviewed what primary colors were and how to use the color wheel to make secondary and tertiary colors. As students gave me instructions on how to creat the new colors, "You make green by mixing yellow and blue!," I gave them pieces of the model magic to mix together. As they gave it back to me mixed I placed it on chart paper and we formed our own color wheel. They were so excited to do this, it was a great teaching moment! Students were then allowed to go back to their seat to create fins and details with the colored model magic, I think they came out adorable! Next time I will try to get them to make their fish a bit more round and wide.
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