3rd Grade Symmetrical Line Drawings

     In this lesson, 3rd graders worked on creating line drawings and designs that were symmetrical.  With a ruler, students drew a line of symmetry down their paper.  Using a skinny Sharpie marker, symmetrical lines, shapes, and designs were then created on both sides of the line of symmetry.  Once the symmetrical designs were finished, tempera cake paints were used to add color to the background of the drawing.  Students chose whether they wanted to use warm colors, or cool colors in their background, and worked on blending between colors.  

Learning Targets:

I can...

- use lines, shapes, and designs to create a symmetrical piece of artwork

- show the difference between warm colors and cool colors

- blend colors of paint together