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Multiple Level Lesson Plan

Abstract Patterns in Nature

Created on August 19, 2012 by lightARTed



Students discover patterns in nature and how artists use those patterns in design.


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THE PLAN
5 sessions; 55 minutes per session

1. Students learn about pattern and incorporate it a design.
2. Students identify the 5 types of pattern found in nature.
3. Students understand how nature influence artists.
4. Students choose a photograph of a close up picture of nature and interpret it in a media of their own choosing.

This lesson allows the student to choose a media of their choice to best represent their photograph of a pattern in nature. Teachers may also choose to limit the types of media available.

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1. Introduce lesson with powerpoint.
2. Students choose a pattern in nature card.
3. Practice sketching the design and decide on media.
4. Students create their abstract patterns in nature.

THE FEATURES
Abstract Art

Rhythm/Pattern

Science

ATTACHMENTS
  • Jenncook678 08/21/2012 at 09:30pm
    I always feel like I don’t do abstract art justice when I teach it. Students seem to struggle with complete freedom. This seems like a wonderful way to give students a structured start with lots room for creativity, thanks!