Construction Paper Masks

For this lesson we learned about the different variations you can make with construction paper. We each learned about how masks were made in history and we got to make our masks as well. We got to experiment with the different techniques such as cutting and folding and spiraling like you see on my dinosaur. We then had to pick which animal we were going to use and were shown how to cut the mask, fold, and glue it so it stood out and made a 3D appearance. The requirements were that you needed two different variations of construction paper on your mask. Mine were spiral, cutting, and feathering up on the dinosaurs horns. After you made sure you had those different types of construction paper methods you could add whatever you would like to your mask. So as you can see I made my animal unrealistic because today we don't just see dinosaurs roaming around.
An extension to this lesson you could present it while teaching students about different parts of history and have them write a paper on what part of history they were learning about. For example I remember learning about the masquerade ball and what they were used for. I was to do a report on what I learned and make a mask that I would want to wear to the ball as well.