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My Upside-Down World! Lesson PlanMy Upside-Down World! Lesson Plan
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National Gallery of Canada
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4th - 6th
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My Upside-Down World!

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M.C. Escher is famous for creating optical illusions. Examine this effect in several of his works and discuss the techniques involved. Inspired by the discussion, learners create an imaginary 3-D world inside of a box using various materials.

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principles of design, design, elements of design, escher, tessellations

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m.c. escher, perspective, elements of design, principles of design, 2d spaces, 3d spaces, visual and performing arts

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  • Make your own slide show of the provided images so that learners can see the illusions created by Escher in greater detail

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  • The plan comes with images to show your class as well as vocabulary, a rubric, materials lists, step-by-step instructions, and more
  • Learners will enjoy this project, as it allows for creativity and play within a 3-D space

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