Sunday, September 18, 2011

Paper Plate Continents

While the globes in the previous post are a wonderful representation, using paper mache can be quite an undertaking.  I came up with the idea of using Chinet oval plates as an alternative.  I was thrilled with the results! With the help of one of our art teachers, the students created the following:


You can find Printable Blank World Maps Here and Google mapHere!
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24 comments:

  1. drdebi2bOctober 7, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    This is sooo cool. Thank you for sharing!!!

    Debi
    Just 4 Teachers: Sharing Across Borders

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  2. SCTigerOctober 8, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Thank you Debi!

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  3. SharonOctober 10, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I love this idea. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. UnknownOctober 12, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    I just found this on activity on Pinterest and I LOVE it!
    Thanks for sharing!!
    ~Andi

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  5. AnonymousJuly 17, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    You can take this one step farther by putting two plates together. Then put the Eastern Hemisphere on one side and the Western on the other.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 4, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    I think this idea is AWESOME!!!!!!

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    This is very cool and I do like the idea of putting two plates together. In the past I have used blue balloons blown up, but I think this year I am definitely going to use blue plates!

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    1. SCTigerSeptember 15, 2012 at 9:39 PM

      Thanks! They are easier to display compared to the balloons.

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    2. AnonymousAugust 18, 2013 at 10:11 AM

      going to try this, this week. thanks!

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  8. ccOctober 29, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    where did you find the maps that will fit correctly?
    Thanks!

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  9. ccOctober 29, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Love it! Where did you find the correct size maps?
    Thanks!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    I can not download the document due to google docs. Do you have it somewhere else that I could download? I can't use google docs.

    Thanks!
    Kelly

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    1. SCTigerJune 7, 2013 at 2:40 PM

      I have updated the maps link. The Montessori map is no longer available.

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  11. AnonymousJune 7, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    I cant seem to get the map link to let me print either!

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    What kind of paint did you use?

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  13. AnonymousOctober 21, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    I tried this activity with my students and it turned out great. Thank You for sharing

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  14. MelissaDecember 16, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    I just found your blog via Pinterest and just followed you!! Thanks for the fun continent craft idea! :)

    Melissa
    Jungle Learners

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  15. UnknownJune 29, 2015 at 9:54 PM

    Thanks for sharing this idea, I love having activities to go along with book work, and you included the map of the continents too. again thank you

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  16. JoyOctober 21, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    Is Grade 4 and Grade 5 too old for this activity?

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