How Do You Make A Shoebox Diorama Of The Boston Tea Party?
The Boston Tea Party is one of the most important moments in the history of the United States. It represented one of the first significant rebellions against British rule and a desire to build a new, free nation. Teaching children about the tea party can be difficult without a visual aid–so, build an informative shoebox diorama. Obtain a large, deep shoe box. The Boston Tea Party was a big event with lots of action occurring throughout the harbor. The larger the shoebox, the greater the detail and drama of your diorama. Plan your diorama by drawing a rough sketch. Obtain one of the many lithographs or drawings of the tea party (see Resources). Include some portion of a ship, a pier, boxes floating in the water, and several people cheering from the shore or throwing boxes into the water. Make large, dramatic elements such as the pier and the ship three-dimensional, while all other details can be drawn. Draw and color the scenery inside the box. Use the back lower edge of the box as the
