The Math Forum: Multicultural Math Fair: Navajo Burntwater Designs

Simple lesson designed to help students learn the geometric concepts of translation, reflection, and symmetry by creating Navajo weaving patterns. Includes templates and instructions and is available in English and Spanish. Unfortunately, the lesson does not include information about Navajo methods or examples of actual burntwater designs. Visit the Navajo Weaving exhibit at the Arizona State Museum at http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/exhibits/navajoweave/index.shtml for more background.