3 sessions; 40 minutes per session

SWAT understand symmetry.
SWAT explain unity.

8x11 white paper
Black oil pastels
Watercolor paints

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1. Give examples of different shapes that are symmetrical.
- move to bugs that are symmetrical
- look at visuals
2. Fold paper in half (vertically or horizontal, depending on bug)
3. Draw half of thier bug on one side of paper, starting on folded line and ending on folded line.
- try and make bug big and close to edge of paper
4. Trace the half bug with oil pastel
- close the folded piece of paper with the bug on the inside
- rub with hand or side of pencil to transfer the image to the other side.
5. Open paper to reveal symmetrical bug. Trace over the printed side to darken the lines.
6. Using watercolors, fill in the bug the same colors on each side to keep the picture symmetrical.

1. Using ppt, students can decide if shapes, bugs are symmetrical or not.
2. Exit slips- students have to explain how thier bugs are symmtrical (could be done as a class share)

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[K-4] Students use different media, techniques, and processes to communicate ideas, experiences, and stories

[K-4] Students use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner

[K-4] Students use visual structures and functions of art to communicate ideas

[K-4] Students understand there are various purposes for creating works of visual art

[K-4] Students understand and use similarities and differences between characteristics of the visual arts and other arts disciplines

[K-4] Students identify connections between the visual arts and other disciplines in the curriculum

[5-8] Students describe ways in which the principles and subject matter of other disciplines taught in the school are interrelated with the visual arts

Balance, Proportion/Size, Unity/Harmony

Watercolor

Math, Science