Symmetrical Rubbings

For this integrated lesson, students took what they were learning in math class and extended it to the art room.  We talked about what symmetry is and what shapes are symmetrical before discussing animals/insects that are symmetrical.  On a folded paper students drew half of a symmetrical animal/insect with pencil before coloring it in HARD with oil pastels.  Students then closed their paper and used a large popsicle stick to rub the drawing so it would transfer onto the other side of the paper.

Symmetrical Name Designs

These colorful designs were created by 3rd and 5th grade students. Following careful steps, students repeated the letters of his or her name in a radial design and traced it with a black sharpie. 

The letters reflect and connect with each other forming lots of interesting repeated shapes. All of these shapes were carefully colored in with colored pencils in a symmetrical pattern. 

Look closely to see if you can find the names pictured in each design!