You can make a drought natural disaster model using cardboard, color paper, paint, dried plant stems, artificial animals, and sketch pens. This model will visually show the effects of drought on the environment.
Materials Required
- Cardboard (for base and background)
- Color paper (for labeling, trees, and sky)
- Paint (brown, yellow, gray for dry land and cracks)
- Dried plant stems (to represent dead trees and dry vegetation)
- Artificial animals (to show suffering wildlife)
- Sketch pens (to draw cracks, labels, and effects)
- Cotton (optional) (for dried-up clouds)
- Glue and scissors
Steps to Make the Model
1. Create the Base (Dried Land)
- Take a rectangular cardboard piece for the base.
- Paint it brown and yellow, and draw cracks using a sketch pen.
- You can also cut thin cardboard strips and glue them in a cracked pattern for a 3D effect.
2. Background (Sky and Sun)
- Take another vertical cardboard for the background.
- Paint the sky light blue but with a faded effect to represent heat waves.
- Draw a hot sun in a corner, using orange and red colors with wavy lines to show intense heat.
3. Add Dried Plants and Dead Trees
- Stick dried plant stems on the base to show dead trees and bushes.
- Cut out paper trees with wilted leaves and glue them for contrast.
- Use brown color to shade the trees and make them look dry.
4. Show Effects on Animals and Humans
- Place artificial animals (like cows, deer, or birds) near a dry pond to show they are struggling.
- Draw bones or weak animals to depict suffering due to lack of water.
- You can also add small human cutouts looking for water, carrying pots, or feeling hot.
5. Create a Dried-Up Water Source
- Cut a small depression in the cardboard to make a dried pond or river.
- Paint it light brown with cracked edges to show it has dried up.
- Add small pebbles or dried leaves inside to give a realistic look.
6. Label the Model
- Cut small rectangular pieces of color paper and write labels using sketch pens:
- “Drought Area”
- “Dry River”
- “Dead Plants & Trees”
- “Heat Waves”
- “Animals Struggling for Water”
- “No Rainfall”
- Stick these labels near the corresponding parts of the model.