Project GRAD Houston
3000 Richmond, Suite 400
Houston, Texas 77098
832-325-0325 (main)
Ann B. Stiles
Executive Director
832-325-0467
Email
Pierre's Crabbing Adventure
Grade Level: Grade 3 – 5
Content area(s): ELA and Visual Arts
Classroom Time: Two 60 minute class periods
Purpose: Expose students to information concerning the environment and sculpture as a means to
create ideas and thoughts to write and illustrate a book about an animal in the given environment.
Skills Addressed:
ELA skill: Write a grammatically correct creative story based on an animal they select using life
experiences and information learned
Visual Arts Skill: Use different media (sculpture and illustrations) to communicate an idea and to connect to other disciplines
Supplies:
Paper, pencil, markers, construction paper, Model Magic/clay or play dough or ingredients to make
play dough, internet access and handouts
The mission of Project GRAD is to ensure a quality public education for all students in economically disadvantaged communities so that high school and college graduation rates increase.