The Alamo is a historical landmark in the state of Texas. It was a Spanish mission and the site of a heroic battle in 1836. One of the best ways to teach the history of the Alamo is to build a model of the structure. You don't have to be an architect and build it to exact scale model dimensions; a simple model will be sufficient. All you need is some common household items and a picture of the Alamo to guide you and remember, the current structure is only a small part of the original compound.
- Cardboard
- Scissors
- Hot glue
- Utility knife
- Air-drying clay
- Tan or brown acrylic spray paint
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Instructions
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Cut two pieces of cardboard to 10-by-10-inches and two more pieces of cardboard to 10-by-12-inches to form the walls.
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Cut out windows and the main entrance using a utility knife.
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Glue the four pieces of cardboard together using hot glue, forming a rectangle. Let the glue dry for about 30 to 45 minutes.
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Cover the entire model with air-drying clay, shaping it to make it look like the Alamo's walls. Wait for the clay to completely dry.
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Apply a coat of tan or brown acrylic spray paint acrylic spray paint to the model and let dry for two to three hours.