Relation to National Curriculum in England: = Art & Design = Design & Technology = English = Maths = Science
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Activity Three - Material Rubbings

Activity 3

Material Rubbings


  • White paper
  • Wax crayons
  • Tape
  • Surfaces for the rubbings
  • Ar1/1.3 to develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture
  • Sc1/3.1b identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water, and rock
  • Sc1/3.1c describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday materials
Activity Three - Design And Build A House Based On The Three Little Pigs

Activity 3
Material Rubbings

Practical Resources:

  • White paper
  • Wax crayons
  • Tape
  • Surfaces for the rubbings

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Ar1/1.3 to develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture
  • Sc1/3.1b identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water, and rock
  • Sc1/3.1c describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday materials

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