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STEAM - Geometric Animals
Lesson1 of 8 in this unit
Cool+PrimaryYear 5 - 6MathematicsScienceThe ArtsEnvironmentalBiodiversity
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 will connect knowledge and skills from Visual Arts, Science and Mathematics to develop geometric string art based on an animal of their choosing. Students will initially explore animal adaptations that allow them to survive in different world environments, then select a specific animal to research further. Students will then explore geometric drawing and create a string art piece using this technique.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand that animal adaptations allow them to survive in harsh environments
- create geometric pictures using straight lines.
Success criteria
Students can:
- explain adaptations of a selected animal that help them survive in their environment
- use a picture of an animal as the basis for a geometric picture
- use a ruler to draw straight lines
- use a needle and embroidery thread to create an image on canvas
- identify geometric shapes within their artwork
- identify and measure angles of a shape and around a point.
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