Quilts and Geometry |
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Class Description
This delightful approach to the world of geometry introduces young students to traditional patchwork quilts, the geometric shapes that form them, and patterns. Students apply higher-order thinking skills as they manipulate and transform a simple square into individual (paper) quilt blocks for their classroom quilt.
Grade Level: 1–3
LINK: Art Class: Radial Symmetry, Grade 3
State Standards, Benchmarks, and GLEs
Grades 1–3
VA-CA-E1 Students will view works of art and express observations about how the elements and principles of design are used in the works
VA-AP-E4 Students will recognize that there are many possibilities and choices in the processes for designing and producing visual arts
VA-HP-E4 Students will identify media used in works of art throughout history and recognize the importance of available resources
VA-CE-E6 Students will identify relationships among visual arts, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts
Grade 1
N-1-E Students will use region modes and sets of objects to demonstrate understanding of the concept of halves Unit 4 # 6
G-2-E Students will determine if a shape has a line of symmetry by folding (Unit 4 #28) Grade 2
P-1-E, N-9-E Students will recognize and extend, create, and explain patterns that involve simple rotations or size changes with geometric objects (Unit 6 #31)
Grade 3
G-2-E Students will apply concepts of congruence, similarity, and symmetry in real life situations (Unit 6 #30)
G-3-E Students will recognize and execute specified flips, turns, and slides of geometric figures using manipulative and correct terminology (including clockwise and counterclockwise (Unit 6 #32)
Classroom Activities
Sample lesson plan
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