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STEAM - Folk Art Mirrors
Lesson2 of 2 in this unit
Cool+PrimaryYear 5 - 6MathematicsThe ArtsEnvironmentalSustainabilityEconomicDesign ThinkingSystems Thinking
Lesson Summary
This is a STEAM lesson, which adds the Arts to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). To find out more about STEAM and STEM, click here.
In this lesson, students combine skills in Mathematics and Visual Arts to create mirrors inspired by Mexican folk art. They begin by viewing examples of Mexican paintings and observing similarities in the artworks. They subsequently connect their observations with knowledge and understanding of symmetry to create their mirrors. In this way, the lesson engages students in the interconnected nature of art and mathematics.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand rotational (radial) symmetry
- apply artistic techniques from different cultures and times.
Success criteria
Students can:
- explain what rotational (radial) symmetry is
- create works of art with rotational (radial) symmetry
- share observations about artwork from other cultures
- apply techniques observed in the work of others in their own work.
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