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Principle of Art Balance
Reinforce a strong art vocabulary which can also apply to aspects of math and science. Kids read about various types of balance or symmetry found in art. They analyze three paintings based on vocabulary and read a how-to for creating...
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Making a Symmetrical Butterfly
In this math, science, art worksheet, students draw the other side of a butterfly tracing to show symmetry. They trace their own hands four times on colorful paper to make the rest of the butterfly before gluing it altogether.
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Paint a butterfly
In this butterfly worksheet, students paint a picture of a butterfly by painting 1/2 of the butterfly and then folding it in half. Students unfold the painting and the other 1/2 should look symmetrical.
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Using Symmetry to Create Corporate Logos
Young mathematicians investigate the use of symmetry in graphic design. After first learning about reflection, translational, and rotational symmetry, children use this new knowledge to identify symmetry in letters of the alphabet and...
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Quiz Cards for Kids
In this trivia learning exercise, 4th graders answer 62 trivia-style questions on small cards (22 to a page, ready to be cut out) covering all topics, with answers printed upside down on each card.