Marabouts de Papier Passionne tes Neurones Symmetrical Paper Cut Aliens! This lesson is based on symmetry so as far as teaching kids cool subjects, this one is perfect. In my opinion, there is nothing more pleasing to the ear than hearing a six year old explain symmetry, let alone saying it. It’s a fun word…lots of syllables that when spoken correctly (or very near to it) earns a pretty respected look from parents and teachers. Kids LOVE this word.So now turn the word into creepy, strange, whimsical ALIEN and you have one hour of pure joy on your hands. Step One: Creating the Alien. Second option: For older kids, give them a pair of scissors and instruct them to create their half of an alien body just by cutting. Step Two: Decorating the Alien It really helps to have small scraps of paper (get out your scrap box), sequins, googly eyes, plastic and aluminum gizmos…anything that the kids can use to decorate their aliens. Tips: Many kids will cut the wrong side of the paper.
ILLUSIONS OPTIQUES …si, si, ces lignes sont bien parallèles… Elles sont droites leurs lignes? Non, non, c'est pas celle d'Herman! Coupe ou têtes? Celui-ci est traître! Regardez deux fois plutôt qu'une! La belle et la sorcière! Celui-ci est pour les pros seulement! Bon allez! For the Love of Art: 6th Grade: Frank Stella Protractor Series We've been studying Frank Stella's Protractor Series. After learning about the artist and analyzing his work through a PowerPoint, students began drawing their own designs using a pencil, protractor, and ruler. Next day, students outlined their design with sharpie, and started coloring with colored pencil. I had several students tell me this was the most favorite project they've ever done... they are easy to please! Some of their design are very mathematical.
Tessellation Kids Project | The Crafty Ninja Tessellations are a fun way to use interdisciplinary connects with Art and Math. I used a lot of vocabulary to connect this project back to the students TEKS. Here are some student examples: To create a tessellation you will need an index card cut to 3”X3”. Draw a line from the top corner to corner. Label inside A and bottom A. Translate or slide piece B to B and tape. The students will completely trace and cover the entire paper. This 3rd grader was creative and drew pictures inside their tessellations. Tessellations Tessellations are all around us! A tile floor is a good example. Encourage your students to find other tessellating patterns in the world around them. Then make your own tessellations inspired by artist M.C. First, some helpful vocabulary:M.C. Directions: 1. 2. 5. Below is an example of a more basic tessellation done with first graders, where the shape was cut from one side of the card only.