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COLOR AND CUT

Color the model with colored Cut out the background of the
pencils, crayons or markers. Take model taking care to not cut off tab.
care to NOT cover the letters if
creating a model with a key.

SCORE AND FOLD

Use the edge of the scissors to Fold model so that background is
lightly score along the fold lines to upright and base touches both sides
help with straight folds. of the background.

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COMPLETE THE BACKGROUND

Color the model with colored Color the model with colored
pencils, crayons or markers. Take pencils, crayons or markers. Take
care to NOT cover the letters if care to NOT cover the letters if
creating a model with a key. creating a model with a key.

ADD THE CUT-OUTS

Begin adding cut-outs. Have Match numbered tabs to those on
students add flat pieces first, the background for correct
followed by tabbed cut-outs. placement.

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3D EFFECT (optional) AND PLACEMENT

Use foam adhesive circles to Place cut-outs along dotted lines

attach cut-outs for a more 3D that match with the shape of the
look, or glue in for no 3D effect. cut-out.

ADD POCKET AND KEY/BROCHURE (optional)

Glue pocket (template included) on the Students complete a brochure or a
back of the model for the placement of key so that others may learn from
the key and/or brochure. the model.

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