SLJ Kick Start: Cicadas in Art

Today, I did a task in which I made a drawing of a cicada on paper.

First, I read this article about cicadas exoskeletons and learnt about invertebrates. 

Second, I watched this video about cicada moulting and watched this video about cicada exoskeleton.

Third, I decided to make a drawing of a cicada instead of collecting the skins because I couldn't find any.

Fourth, I read this article so that I get an idea of how and what I am about to draw.

Next, I gathered a piece of paper, coloured pencils, sketch pens, pencil, sharpener and eraser.

Then, I drew my cicada on paper but it was too hard so I found an easier version to draw.

Lastly, I took a picture of my artwork and added it to my blog post so that I can share my work.

I learnt that cicada wings inflate and expand so that their new skin can harden and in that process, they shed their old exoskeleton skin. 

An interesting fact is that an exoskeleton supports and protects an animal's body from outside. Many invertebrate animals (that do not have bones) have exoskeletons to protect their inner body.

I liked doing this Summer Learning Journey task because learnt how to draw a cicada and gain more knowledge about it.

My Artwork