Make a pizza collage with lots of layers

Every day, we see things made up of layers. A layer is an amount of something that is spread over an area. Food is often made with layers. Can you think of some foods that have layers?

One delicious food that has layers is pizza!

You can use layers to create a pizza collage. A collage is a work of art that is made by attaching pieces of different materials. Here's how to create a pizza collage with all the layers of toppings you like to eat pizza in real life.

You will need:

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Paper/cardboard cut into a circle or triangle or a pizza slice tray

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A variety of paper and craft materials (different colors and textures)

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Glue stick

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Crayons or markers

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Scissors

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(optional) device with internet access

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(optional) Pizza or fruit pizza ingredients

Before you start, listen to the book 'The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza' by Philemon Sturges. You can listen to the story online at youtu.be/7so7q3UH1e8.

How did the little red hen make her pizza? What ingredients do you like on your pizza? How do you think Amy Walrod, the illustrator of this book, created the pictures on each page?

They are collages, just like your pizza craft!

How to make your pizza collage

1. Cut a piece of paper or cardboard into a triangle or a circle to use as the base of your pizza.

2. Use a variety of paper and craft materials to design your perfect pizza. Think about which colors and textures will add interest to your artwork and best describe the toppings you're adding. Your layers might include crust, sauce, toppings and cheese. Glue the pieces together.

3. Give your pizza a creative name and description, just like on a pizza restaurant menu!

When you've finished your masterpiece, share your pizza collage with someone in your family. Tell them what you enjoyed about creating your perfect pizza, what was challenging about making your collage and what toppings you used on your pizza.

Then learn even more about pizza by visiting these websites!

• Take a virtual field trip to a restaurant to see how pizza is made! You can find the video online at youtu.be/NN_xjwniMLM.

• If you have ingredients on hand, make pizza as a family for a meal, or try this recipe for fruit pizza as a tasty snack! spendsmart.extension.iastate.edu/recipe/fruit-pizza/

• End your pizza exploration with some movement. Dance to the 'Pizza Man' song on the Go Noodle website at family.gonoodle.com/activities/pizza-man

Lesson authored by Nicole Hanson, Brenda Welch, and Katie Peterson on behalf of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Iowa 4-H Youth Development. To get your child involved in fun learning opportunities, check out Clover Kids (grades K-3), 4-H (grades 4-12), Lego Teams, and hands-on educational kits for checkout at extension.iastate.edu/linn/4h.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Linn County helps build a strong Iowa by engaging Iowans in research, education, and extension experiences to address current and emerging real-life challenges. The 4-H Youth Development program empowers youth to reach their full potential through youth-adult partnerships and research-based experiences. Linn County Extension Office website: extension.iastate.edu/linn