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Understanding Symmetry Through Visual Art

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Have your class explore symmetry, radial balance and fractional parts in natural and man-made objects in their environment. Learners list examples and identify symmetrical and asymmetrical designs. Pupils are given a box of crayons and they divide the crayons and identify warm and cool colors.

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symmetry

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cool color, radial balance. fractional parts, symmetry, warm color, math
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Grade
4th
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Math
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1 day
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