Symmetrical Design: Pennsylvania Barn Signs

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The Banjo Lesson by Henry Ossawa Tanner, depicts a boy learning to play the banjo. The painting is the focus of 13 different activities and 13 guided observation questions. The class will learn about the painting, the artists, and then...

Expose young elementary students to the works of one of the greatest musical composers, Ludwig van Beethoven. Using three progressive lesson plans to complete the unit, class members are able to distinguish low and high sounds, count the...

Students identify symmetrical and congruent elements in folk art. In this art and geometry activity, students examine pictures of Masonic Plaque in the Form of a Royal Arch Tracing Board for evidence of congruent and symmetrical...

With wonderful background information to guide you, present a series of activities based on the George Catlin painting, Four Bears. The painting depicts a Native American Chief in full dress and is painted in a classic style. Seven...

Learners explore rural and urban communities through two folk art painting.  In this community instructional activity, students recognize the meaning of a community and compare and contrast the differences and similarities in rural and...

Students investigate symmetry. In this symmetry lesson, students discuss shapes and designs in gardens. Students have a picture of a garden on one half of a piece of paper, they fill in the other half to make it symmetrical. Students...

Comparative thinking is one way to build critical analysts. Budding artists discuss symbols and how they represent concepts, beliefs, or ideas. They compare the symbols found on an ancient Egyptian mummy case to those found in...

Students make a quilt. In this geometry lesson, students discuss patchwork quilts and learn some different geometric shapes and patterns that are commonly used. Students explore designs with triangles and squares and then make their own...

Students find ways to share their favorite books. In this reading strategies lesson, students advertise books, create a top ten countdown, give a video book talk, simmer story stew, make book medals, play name that book, design a...