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Creative 3D Pop-Up Cards

Lesson Plan

Creative 3D Pop-Up Cards

Design and create 3D pop-up cards

In this lesson, students will learn to design and create their own 3D pop-up cards for various occasions. This activity will enhance their paper engineering and design skills, encouraging creativity, precision, and craftsmanship. By engaging in this hands-on project, students will develop fine motor skills and an understanding of spatial relationships, which are crucial for their cognitive development.

Audience

Upper Elementary Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Design and create 3D pop-up cards

Materials

Colored paper, Scissors, Glue sticks, Markers, Rulers, and Printable card templates

Step 1

Introduction to Pop-Up Cards

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what pop-up cards are and their uses for various occasions.
  • Show examples of simple pop-up mechanisms (e.g., V-fold, box fold).
  • Explain the basic principles of paper engineering involved in creating pop-up effects.

Step 2

Designing the Card

10 mins

  • Distribute materials to each student.
  • Guide students to brainstorm and sketch their card design on paper.
  • Encourage creativity and remind them to consider the occasion for their card.

Step 3

Creating the Pop-Up Mechanism

15 mins

  • Demonstrate how to cut and fold paper to create a simple pop-up mechanism.
  • Assist students as they cut and assemble their pop-up cards.
  • Ensure students are using scissors safely and effectively.

Step 4

Decorating the Card

5 mins

  • Allow students to decorate their cards using markers and additional paper cutouts.
  • Encourage them to personalize their cards with messages or drawings.

Step 5

Reflection and Sharing

5 mins

  • Have students share their completed cards with the class.
  • Facilitate a brief discussion on the challenges they faced and what they enjoyed about the process.
  • Collect feedback on what they learned about design and engineering.
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Worksheet

Printable Card Templates

Templates for students to use as a base for their 3D pop-up cards. These templates provide a starting point for creating various pop-up mechanisms.




V-Fold Template







Box Fold Template







Accordion Fold Template




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