Big vs Small: Exploring Scale and Proportion

1. 1 Begin with a discussion: what happens if something is much bigger or smaller than normal?
2. 2 Show or describe examples (e.g. a giant apple next to a tiny house).
3. 3 Introduce scale (size) and proportion (relative size between objects).
4. 4 Students brainstorm unusual size combinations (e.g. tiny person, giant shoe).
5. 5 Students sketch a plan including at least two objects with contrasting sizes.
6. 6 Create a drawing exaggerating scale to create interest or tell a story.
7. 7 Encourage clear size differences and thoughtful placement.
8. 8 In pairs, students explain their choices and what effect they wanted.
9. 9 Whole-class discussion: which drawings were most surprising or effective and why?

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