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Lesson Plan

Shape Mandalas

Stretch student understanding of patterns, shapes, and symmetry with this fun mandala art project!
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Learning Objectives

Students will learn to use shapes and colors to make pattenrs. After, they will discuss their work with others using constructive feedback.

This art lesson corresponds to California Visual and Performing Arts Standards:

  • 2.1 Use lines, shapes/forms, and colors to make patterns.
  • 2.6 Use geometric shapes/forms (circle, rectangle, triangle, square) in a work of art.

Introduction

(5 minutes)
  • Tell students that today we will make an art project called a mandala. A mandala is a symmetrical circular design.
  • Briefly discuss or review symmetry with students, meaning: a mirrored image across an axis (or line of symmetry). Examples of symmetry along a vertical axis include: our bodies, our face, a circle or triangle.