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4th grade geometry cultural activities
Diwali Craft - Rangoli Diya
A fun craft activity when celebrating Diwali / Deepavali (The Hindu Festival of Lights). This activity incorporates two aspects of Diwali: the rangoli and the diya.Design a pattern (use the grid lines to help keep your shapes consistent).Write a fact about Diwali, or a message (or use the template with the pre-printed message).Add colour.Cut.Glue the two flames together and insert into the diya. Glue together.Hang.Alternatively, you could make this into a greeting card and write a message ins
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
3d Printable Paper Houses Coloring Pages - STEAM Activity for Geometry & Maths
Set of 9- 3d Paper House Printable Coloring Pages - STEAM Activity & MindfulnessNOTE: this is a duplicate product, as was unable to highlight the freebie otherwise. Please only purchase once!This is the full set of our 9 Printable Paper House Templates. They are a quirky little STEAM project looking at 3d shapes. Lots of fun to be had with coloring and design the details of these paper houses.Designed to stimulate imagination (e.g. see our student creating little paper dolls to go with it!).
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Grades:
1st - 5th
South Africa! Ndebele Community—Lesson, “Painted” House Craft w Geometry
Introduce students to the Ndebele community of South Africa, and learn how this small community is famous for its beadwork, attire, and painted houses! This product includes the following, all as Adobe files:An images file in a slideshow format with embedded lessons on each slide. Lessons explore the Ndebele community and the heritage they display in their arts and crafts. There is no printout needed.An art project with step-by-step instructions for making an Ndebele painted house, full of color
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Grades:
K - 8th
Also included in: South Africa! The BIG Bundle Grades 3 to 5—Crafts, Lessons & Activities
Native American Inspired Geometric Shape Craft: Concentric Circles, Shapes,Lines
Students will learn the importance of geometric shapes in Native American art in this no prep lesson to go along with your Native American studies. This includes everything students need to design a Mandela or circular art form using geometric shapes and line patterns inspired by Native American Art. A great Fall, Autumn craft when teaching about the first Americans. This is a great lesson for integrating math, Native American culture and art. Students will create pattern using geometric shapes,
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Grades:
1st - 7th
Navajo Rug Design
The lesson plan for Grades 1-8 includes a PowerPoint with examples of Navajo Rugs and a brief history of Navajo weaving. The lesson is based on National Core Art Standards essential for all grade levels. It also includes math standards for each grade level and a reference to Navajo math skills used in weaving. Audio literature for younger students is another resource for introducing the art of weaving Navajo style. Students are guided to create a design for a Navajo style rug that includes both
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Grades:
1st - 8th
"Create Your Own Mandala" : Symmetry Art Lesson with Template
“Mandala” is a Sanskrit word meaning “circle” or “completion”. It is often recognized to represent wholeness.Which shapes and colors will you use to express your whole self? The best thing about creating your own Mandala art isthat you can choose any shapes and colors you want. Make one or more than one, but the important thing is to have fun!This art project is a wonderful way to teach symmetry. The finished Mandalas will look great on your bulletin board or collect the penciled versions and
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Measuring, Identifying, and Constructing Triangles and Angles
Students readily connect triangle/angle concepts and relationships as they create their own mysterious triangles. You will have fun teaching this one! Plan for at least two one-hour time periods.Students will learn to identify, measure, and construct angles and equilateral, isosceles, and scalene triangles in a highly engaging lesson using the concept of the Bermuda Triangle as the foundation for engagement. Common Core Standards: 4.G.A.1; 4.G.A.2; 5.G.B.3 materials can also be extended or M
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Grades:
4th - 5th
Dreidel Holiday Craft
Design your own Dreidel!
Materials:
Scissors
Glue/tape
Coloring medium
Directions:
1. Color and design you dreidel.
2. Cut and connect sides flaps with glue or tape.
3. Cut out top, roll into straw, and insert into top of dreidel.
Grades:
PreK - 6th, Adult Education
Eiffel Tower - Puzzle
Students are always excited to work with the Eiffel Tower puzzle. It represents something they are all familiar with. They love working together to build something ‘real’. With only 20 pieces, the puzzle is not overly complicated although it does require some patience and attention.I created these puzzles for my unit on construction. I thought it would be a great way to get students thinking about the different elements that come together to create a structure. The puzzles also draw students’ at
Grades:
2nd - 7th
Coordinate Grid Mystery Picture: Egypt Theme
This is an Egypt-themed coordinate grid activity. Students will plot either scarabs or pyramids using the ordered pairs provided. There are 3 versions with varying levels of complexity to allow for differentiation. This can easily be connected to Social Studies curriculum!I have included the following:- #1- Pyramid picture (easiest)- #2- Scarab picture (middle)- #3- Detailed Scarab picture (hardest)- Scans of the completed productFollow me on TPT! https://www.pinterest.com/trofe21/ms-trofes-tpt
Grades:
4th - 6th
Waitangi Day Math Art – Rotational Symmetry – The Treaty of Waitangi
Integrate your learning about the Treaty of Waitangi with this fun math/art activity. Use the grid lines to draw the design in the other 3 sections of the circle to create rotational symmetry. 4 DIFFERENT DESIGNS* Treaty, Quill and Ink Pot * Flagpole and Axe (Hone Heke) * Wharenui (Maori Meeting House) * People - Unity 4 TEMPLATES FOR EACH DESIGN* Reflect, then rotate. * Rotate. * Completed example (great for your students to refer to if necessary). * Completed example without gridlines (could
Grades:
4th - 7th
Tangram Tales - Grandfather Tang’s Story - Story Sequencing Worksheets
This set of worksheets goes along with Grandfather Tang’s Story. The set contains several differentiated cut and paste worksheets and puzzle pieces. Please feel free to download the preview to see what’s included.Also available in this series:Tangram Tales: Grandfather Tang’s Story - PowerPoint, Math Mats, Puzzle Cards & ActivitiesTangram Tales - Grandfather Tang’s Story - Creative Writing 1
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K - 4th
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Elementary Art : Mandala Lesson Plan
Included in this lesson:- Lesson Plan- Daily Instructions- Rubric- Quiz- Practice Worksheet- Self explorations (Symbolism) Worksheet- Link to Prezi Presentation about Mandalas- Link to Mandala youtube video- ExamplesObjectivesStudents will……….• Learn about the culture and history of the mandala.• Gain an understanding of symbolism in art. • Become proficient with a drawing compass.• Demonstrate mathematical concepts and techniques such as using rulers and creating symmetrical designs.• Evaluate
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Grades:
K - 5th
Taj Mahal - Puzzle
This is a beautiful 50 piece puzzle representing one of the most well-known structures in the world – the Taj Mahal. Students love working together to build something ‘real’ especially once they have learned a little bit about the building and its story. The puzzle is simple. Students can easily figure out where to place each piece. However, it does require some patience and attention.I created these puzzles for my unit on construction. I thought it would be a great way to get students thinking
Grades:
2nd - 7th
Create a Mandala In Google Slides Cultural Arts & Mindfulness Activity
Teach students about radial symmetry, color families and graphic design by having them create a mandala in Google Slides. Easy to follow instructions. Teachers can edit and modify to include any lesson plan/grade level involving mathematics, cultural arts, visual arts. Objectives:Learn about MandalasCreate a circle sectioned into even numbered equal partsDecide on shapesCreate a color scheme based on your moodCreate a mandala using your selected shapes and colorsReflect on your designSEL Objecti
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Common Core: Symmetry, Math, Culture and Art. Indian Kolam
Every summer I venture off to some distant land. In 2009, I spent the summer volunteering in an orphanage in a small little village in Tamil Nadu, India. This resource was created shortly after my trip and has been used in my classroom ever since.
This cross-curricular project combines geometry, art, and culture. Kids learn all about an Indian art called kolam. After learning about kolam, students create their own. This student created art gives kids an in-depth look at symmetry.
This packet
Grades:
4th - 7th
Legend of the Tangram
Powerpoint presentation retelling of the invention of the oldest puzzle on the planet, the Tangram. Includes printable puzzles and patterns for Chinese zodiac animals (appropriate for Chinese New Year) and forms of transportation. Key included for young or challenged students.
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Tangram Tales - Grandfather Tang’s Story - Creative Writing 1
Creative Writing 1 - ‘If I were a fox fairy, I'd change into . . . because . . .’This set of worksheets goes along with Grandfather Tang’s Story. The set contains a lesson plan, cut and paste worksheets, puzzle pieces and 4 pages with 40 different tangram animals (silhouette & solution). Objective:- Students will be able to compose their own 2-dimentional tangram animal using all 7 tans.- Students can describe their animals best quality / feature and how it spends the day.Activity descriptio
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3rd - 4th
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The Patchwork Path: Shape Classification Introduction
This lesson is a great opener or introduction lesson for classifying 2-dimensional shapes and integrates literacy into mathematics. Students will review and discuss important vocabulary related to shapes including: perpendicular lines, parallel lines, acute angles, right angles, obtuse angles, and more. Students will read, "The Patchwork Path: A Quilt Map to Freedom" and then identify shapes, lines, and angles they see in the patches.At the end, students will have an opportunity to create their
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Diwali Craft Activity – Make a Paper Basket
Celebrate Diwali / Deepavali / The Festival of Lights with this engaging craft activity.
This activity can be linked to maths when looking at ‘nets’.
1. Colour the pictures
2. Cut
3. Fold
4. Glue the tabs
5. Join together
6. Add the handle to the inside
Each square on the basket is approximately 6cm x 6cm. Total height with the handle is approximately 12 cm. Copy onto larger size paper if you are wanting a bigger basket.
INCLUDED:
♦ 1 template
♦ Construction instructions
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Salvador Dali Dream Collage: Easy Hispanic Heritage Month Cut and Paste Craft.
Create easy collages in the likeness of Salvador Dali, one of the greatest Surrealist artists, while celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Lesson enables students to experiment with free form shapes, colors, balance, special relations and perspective. The handouts will inspire students to create their own dreamlike landscape paintings with the familiar images from Salvador Dali’s famous art. Includes 7 pages of images for student choice to cut out or draw from.This project can be used as a quick
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
Guam Chamorro Shapes Learning Packet - Bilingual Educational Worksheets
Explore the fascinating Chamorro language of Guam while learning shapes with our comprehensive 15-page worksheet packet! Tailored for elementary students, this bilingual resource includes worksheets for matching English names of shapes to their Chamorro translations and vice versa. It also features creative activities where students match pictures of shapes to Chamorro names and engage in tracing and playdough exercises. This packet is perfect for cultural studies, language learning, and enhanci
Grades:
K - 4th
Also included in: Discover Guam Bundle: Numbers, Shapes, and Coloring Fun!
New Zealand Pattern Art
Fun pattern art with images of New Zealand / Aotearoa.A great activity for the beginning of the year, especially if you are doing individual testing and require your students to be working independently.Select a templateAdd patterns (shape and line patterns) (possible link to maths)ColourCut outDisplay (in groups or all together)INCLUDED:Teacher notes30 different templatesMade on A4 size paper. Students will need to tilt their page 45 degrees to the right to have a diamond shape in front of t
Grades:
3rd - 6th
African-Centered Learning: Basic Geometry Skill Builder Workbook Download
This African-Centered, Culturally Affirming Workbook is an excellent resource for any educator or homeschool parent. It is suited for grades 2-5, and focuses on basic geometry skills, helping to build a strong foundation for future math concepts. This workbook is different than other resources because it is specifically designed to be empowering. Additionally, the activities are designed to be educational and engaging, so children can learn without feeling overwhelmed. This workbook is a great w
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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