Mask Making

Our second lesson today was all about masks and how to make masks.  We learned about different types of masks and what the reasoning is behind some masks.  We also learned about different countries and what they use masks for.  To create our own mask, we used a paper plate, cut out the eyes, and painted our plate any color we wanted.  We then used construction paper, tissue paper, and pipe cleaners to create hair for our mask.  A nose was added to the mask with construction paper, newspaper, or foam.  Finally, we added any other features we wanted to put on our mask.  We could use glitter, paint, foam letters, and foam cut outs.  A string was then attached to our mask so we could wear them.  Here is what my mask looks like.

This mask making activity would be a wonderful activity for a history lesson.  This could be tied into the curriculum when the students are learning about different cultures and how they are different from each other.  After the students learn about different cultures, they could make their own masks describing themselves and their own culture.