Symmetry lesson

After the lesson on bilateral symmetry, we created these symmetrical monsters. With a piece of cardboard folded in half, scissors, glue, markers and a bit of imagination, each student have created …

Radial Symmetry is a uniquely satisfying project theme for middle schoolers. Even the most basic of designs gets repeated in a way that yields eye-catching results. Here is my take on a printed ver…

Often in Art there is crossover of content. Many times when I'm teaching an Art concept I hear the kids exclaim "We learned that in (Mat...

Cover image for the blog on teaching symmetry in art

We started our fractions unit by learning about symmetry and lines of symmetry. Here's an activity that helped students learn it in a very hands-on, visual way!

Symmetry Anchor Chart: great way to make connections to everyday life.

Let’s learn about leaf symmetry in this STEAM lesson that combines math and art. Leaf symmetry lesson combining math and art This activity combines math, art, and nature study, as we explore the symmetry of leaves. It includes an extension activity at the end, looking at radial symmetry in apples. […]

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Taylor Newman on Instagram: "Symmetry sculptures in 2nd grade! This lesson is loaded with problem solving and engagement, and the kids are always so excited to take their kinetic sculpture home after this one day lesson. Students learn to manipulate the paper in multiple ways like folding, bending, curling and fringing. They are challenged to create bilateral symmetry using their paper strips that I have pre-assembled in rainbow order and stapled in the middle. #elementaryart #arteducation…