Quilt makers in North America a hundred years ago created this illusion of tumbling blocks by using diamond (or rhombus) pieces of fabric arranged into a hexagon! The secret is to use three shades of colour in the same position throughout the quilt. We used three different shades of coloured paper. The students observed that the paper quilt looks like a honeycomb. Another honeycomb made by the 3B(ees)!
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Today we explored and identified 2-D shapes using the Canadian flag. We looked at and described the Canadian flag, which is red and white, the official colours of Canada. In the centre of the flag is a stylized 11-point red leaf. Students then compared the flag quilt to the actual Canadian flag and discussed similarities and differences. We then practiced identifying shapes that are the same (i.e., congruent) and similar in the flag quilt.
Tomorrow we will continue to create geometry patterns using the artwork of Piet Mondrian to inspire us. Watch the video below and/or click here to visit TATE Kids to gather some background knowledge on Mondrian's artwork!
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AuthorWelcome! My name is Ms Soltes and I am one of the Grade 3 teachers at Sunway International School. This is the 3B classroom blog and it is the best way to find out what the 3B kiddos are up to in class! Archives
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