Our Symmetry Projects

Normally for symmetry, I cut  6 inch by 6 inch poster board squares for each student. Then I have students break the board down with a ruler by 1 inch by 1 inch squares. Then they use two to three crayons and draw a symmetrical design. I show them examples that I have collected over the years. In simplifying this project over the years,  I have had them choose shapes and letters from the alphabet. After that is finished, I have checked it.  Then I have them glue 1 inch by 1 inch construction paper squares of the color they used and they glue over their crayon shades. It is a pain but they love it. 

So since I have several students from last year, I couldn't do the same thing. I looked to Pinterest for inspiration. This blog totally inspired me and I am going to use for different projects. I created a smart notebook lesson about symmetry and Frank Lloyd Wright. Then we worked. It took about 3 days. Some had to redo. Some had tears. A lot enjoyed putting colors together. The students were in awe of what they looked like once they were on the windows. They all turned out beautiful! One thing that surprised me is that two of my high students struggled with this. I guess they couldn't tap into their creativity. I can't tell you how awesome they turned out..BUT I can show you.  I will totally do this AGAIN next year. 

*I have several more but I they were in the lunchroom and the doors were locked so I couldn't take pictures of them. I will later next week and add them.