A15 Christmas/Winter Decorations from Chryseleousa

Primary School K.B’

Maths in Art

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Observing microscope photographs of snowflakes and finding symmetry axes

• Designing a random pattern inside a triangle and reproducing it.

• Composing 12 triangles to replicate the shape and symmetry of a snowflake

Making it snow in our yard

• Fold and cut out shapes to create a snowflake inspired designs.

• Using a protractor to estimate the angle and fold a piece of paper aiming to create 6 axes of symmetry.

• Folding used wrapping paper and creating symmetrical Christmas designs.

• Inspired by Polish folk designs and the cutout technique.