Each city in the world has a skyline all its own. Use the rainbow of hues of Crayola® Color Switchers™ Markers to create a colorful city of your dreams.
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Find skyline pictures of nearby and faraway cities. How do they look the same? What makes them different? With your classmates, list characteristics of cities: buildings, people, transportation, factories, offices, parks, and government buildings.
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Think about how a city works. What services does a city need to run smoothly?
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Design your own urban area! Use your imagination to lay out the background with Crayola Color Switchers Markers. Create large shapes, such as mountains, lakes, rivers, or oceans. What effects do these natural elements have on cities?
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Flip the Markers and apply the special color switcher to add bright details to your drawing. Use shadows for depth. Try unusual patterns for interest. Create a rainbow of hues in your city.
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