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Subjects
Fine Arts
--Visual arts
Mathematics
--Representation
--Symmetry
--Patterns
Grade
3-8
Brief Description
Teach your students about the art of balance and symmetry with a colorful project they can display in the classroom or at home.
Objectives
Students will:
Keywords
Butterflies, symmetry, patterns, craft, project
Materials Needed
Recommended colors:
Bright Red (65141)
Burgundy (65057)
Deep Turquoise (65140)
Glacier Blue (65169)
Royal Blue (65023)
Lesson Plan
Ask students what they know about symmetry. Have them define the term and ask them to generate examples of symmetry in nature and in the classroom. Then:
Assessment
Ask students to discuss and display the symmetrical patterns on their projects.
Lesson Plan Source
Pattie Wilkinson
National Standards
FINE ARTS
Visual Arts
GRADES K - 4
NA-VA.K-4.1 Understanding and Applying Media, Techniques, and Processes
NA-VA.K-4.2 Using Knowledge of Structures and Functions
GRADES 5 - 8
NA-VA.5-8.1 Understanding and Applying Media, Techniques, and Processes
NA-VA.5-8.2 Using Knowledge of Structures and Functions
MATHEMATICS
Representation
GRADES Pre-K - 12
NM-REP.PK-12.3 Use Representations to Model and Interpret Physical, Social, and Mathematical Phenomena
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