Student will be able to understand Radial balance

Students will be able to understand use of pattern in design and color.

Paper, pencil, sharpie (or other marker), colored pencils

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Introduce the concept of Radial balance and pattern by showing students the creation of sand mandalas by buddhist monks. And/or look at kaleidoscope designs.

Teacher gives students a 1/8 pie piece to create a design in. Students should go over pencil lines with sharpie or other dark marker.

Students trace the design 8 times to create a full circle. Students color in design with colored pencils to create a pattern design.

Did students create a full circle radial balance design?

Did students use color to add to the overall design?

I was able to access YouTube to show sand mandala videos and kaleidoscope designs.

[5-8] Students use subjects, themes, and symbols that demonstrate knowledge of contexts, values, and aesthetics that communicate intended meaning in artworks

[9-12 Proficient] Students apply subjects, symbols, and ideas in their artworks and use the skills gained to solve problems in daily life

[9-12 Advanced] Students describe the origins of specific images and ideas and explain why they are of value in their artwork and in the work of others

[5-8] Students know and compare the characteristics of artworks in various eras and cultures

[9-12 Proficient] Students describe the function and explore the meaning of specific art objects within varied cultures, times, and places

[9-12 Proficient] Students describe meanings of artworks by analyzing how specific works are created and how they relate to historical and cultural contexts

[9-12 Proficient] Students identify intentions of those creating artworks, explore the implications of various purposes, and justify their analyses of purposes in particular works

Ancient Near Eastern Art, Asian Art

Balance, Rhythm/Pattern

Colored Pencil