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Rotational Hex Designs

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Learn about the Pennsylvania Dutch folk art, Rotational Hex Design. This image-rich presentation provides a comprehensive description of the origin and meaning behind these interesting totems. Instructions to create these symmetrical geometric wonders are included. 

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folk art, geometric art, symmetry

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geometric art, symmetry, american folk art, hex design, pennsylvania dutch, rotational hex design, making hex designs, social studies
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Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
4

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