Introduction
Easter is almost here!!!!! Spring colors, fun, and best of all, Cascarones! I love to break Cascrones on my friends heads and watch the confetti fly! But when I stop to think about it, what really is a Cascaron? Where does it come from?
In viewing this WebQuest you and your group will explore the traditions and different cultures that are involved in making the Cascron into how we use it today. You will also learn about the process of making the Cascron along with colors, color mixing, egg counting, and creating your own cascarones.
So let's get started in solving the mystery of the cascaron!
Task
In order to better gather information, you and your group will be given special jobs that when combined together will help you understand what the cascaron is really about. There will be four jobs that each person will take over. These jobs are, the historian, the count, the mixer, and the "egg"spert! The historian will be able to discover how the cascaron originated, and how many cultures use them in different ways. The count will come to find why a dozen means twelve and the different ways in which to add, subtract, multiply, and divide them. The mixer will learn about colors, how to mix them to create new colors, and what the colors actually mean. Last but not least, the "egg"spert will be able to gather information on the new and different ways that cascarones are made and used today.
By the end of this lesson, you and your group will be able to answer the following questions:
1. Where does the cascaron come from?
2. Why do eggs come in dozens?
3. What are primary and secondary colors?
4. What are some ways that cascarones are used today?
After you have solved the mystery of the cascaron, you and your group will gather materials and create your own special and unique cascarones to present to the class. Make sure to tell the class why you chose to decorate the eggs the way you did and what they mean to you.
Process
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The Historian Exciting trail of finding out where cascarones originally come from. |
The Creator Using your hands to create something new is right up your ally. Following the steps to |
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The Mixer The primary colors are Red, Yellow and Blue. Did you know that by mixing primary colors you can make other colors called secondary colors. |
The "Egg"spert You enjoy learning about new things. Throughout the years cascarones have changed to fit the styles and personalities of those who create them. |
Once you have learned all about cascarones, now it is time to see what you have learned and make your own. Make sure to share ideas with your group and start brainstorming to figure out how you want your own cascarones to look like. Make sure to give your cascarones some meaning as to why you decided to make these types of cascarones.
For Example, if I made purple colored cascarones as the design and added flowers to each of them, I would tell the class when I preseneted them that I made them purple because that is mine and my families favorite colors and our last name is Flores which means "flowers" and that's why these cascarones are special to me.
Here are some basic steps to help you get started. Be sure to add your own group ideas to start creating your own special kindo of cascaron!
How To Make Cascarones
1. Gather all the materials that you and your group are going to be using. Get creative and use whatever you think will make your cascarones look great! Some materials that you can start off with are: 1 dozen empty eggshells, paper confetti, glue, tissue papers, and egg dying kits. You will also need a pencil to help create the whole at the top of your eggs if you are going to fill them.
You can also use markers, glitter, stickers, etc.
2. With the sharp point of your pencil, gently tap at the top of your egg until you create a large enough whole to fill the inside with whatever material you are going to use.
3. If you choose to use an egg dying kit, follow the simple instructions on the box to die the eggs. Let the eggs dry at least a day before going to the next step
Remember you do not need to use a dying kit if you do not want to. These steps are here for you to give you some ideas on how you might want your eggs to look.
4. Fill eggs with confetti, glitter, paper, ribbons, etc.
5. Tissue papers - cut it to small square then glue the tissue paper to cover the opening of the egg.
6. Then have fun!
Evaluation
The evaluation will also be based on the creation of the students cascarones.
Conclusion
Conclusion
Hooray!! You have successfully learned how the cascaron was originated, and how primary colors mixed together can create new and vibrant colors. You are now an expert at creating your own cascarones!!
Credits
Teacher Page
By: Ashly Flores
Denise Hernandez
Sandra Hernandez
Thuy Pham
This webquest is designed for 2nd grade Reading/Comprehension of Informational Text/Culture and History. The students will work in cooperative groups, learn about the history of the Cascaron, the process in making and designing their own Cascarones.