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My Own Tree Lesson PlanMy Own Tree Lesson Plan
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National Gallery of Canada
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My Own Tree

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Nature contains both symmetry and asymmetry. Have your young artists examine symmetry and asymmetry in their own surroundings. After viewing works of art, pupils find trees in their neighborhoods and determine if they are symmetrical or not. They bring in a few leaves from this tree and use them to help build a paper tree that includes symmetrical and asymmetrical leaves.

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principles of design, design, landscapes, asymmetry

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landscape, charles forrest, principles of design, symmetry, asymmetry, visual and performing arts

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  • Create your own slide show out of the provided images so that class members can view the art in detail

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  • Combines nature with art in a way that learners will enjoy
  • Provides images to examine, a rubric, vocabulary, and an exhibition idea

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