Friday, October 26, 2012

How We Organize Ourselves: The Function of Pattern in our World


During a unit about pattern, 1st grade students created these lovely radial designs that we called "Magic Carpets."  We examined the artful patterns in Arabian carpets and even had a critical discussion about whether or not these are considered art!  The best part about this lesson is students got to learn how to tie double knots- an essential life skill!










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