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STEAM - Rangoli Designs
Lesson1 of 2 in this unit
Cool+PrimaryYear 3 - 4MathematicsThe 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 will develop cultural understanding by exploring the Diwali celebration of India and the custom of rangoli art. Rangoli is a traditional art form in which pictures are drawn with materials such as coloured rice, flour or sand. They are made in the entrances of homes and are believed to promote health and wellbeing. The designs are generally symmetrical in nature and include vibrant colours. The presence of symmetry in rangoli designs allows students to link their exploration of visual art and culture to mathematical concepts as they respond to and create their own designs.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- be aware of the diversity of culture in our world
- apply a range of techniques from different cultures and times to create works of art.
Success criteria
Students can:
- explain key aspects of the Indian Diwali festival
- explain features of rangoli designs
- apply techniques to create lines using sand
- apply techniques to fill spaces with colour
- identify symmetry in designs.
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