Circular "Mandala"

In this Sun-Shadow Mandala Worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer and create an original mandala. Students are given 8 categories with related questions as a guide.

Students examine the history of mandalas from Tibet. After reviewing the Designing a Mandala handout, they use geometric symmetrical shapes to create their own examples. Next, they write poems or essays and explain the meaning of the...

Students examine the principle of radial symmetry and apply it to an original mandala design. They draw a design using organic and geometric shapes, repeating the design symmetrically around the paper.

Pupils investigate art elements such as color schemes and proportion by creating their own personal Mandala Circle on paper or canvas. This also allows students to investigate mathematical concepts such as tesselations or social concepts...

Students discover the art form of mandalas and create their own sand paintings. In the process, students explore the history of this art form in Tibetan culture.

Students design original radial art designs.In this radial design lesson plan, students use compasses and a nature inspired idea to create radial art. Students understand the use of symmetry, balance and design shapes in continual...