Quilt
Quilt
Patchwork quilts are beautiful works of art. They also use symmetry. In this online quilt activity, create your own quilt by combining your favorite colors and patterns!
How the Quilt Tool Works
Start by selecting a pattern using the pattern button. Then, choose a color from the palette at the bottom of the screen and click inside the shapes of the square on the left. As you fill in colors, the design will automatically repeat across nine squares to form your quilt.
Classroom Ideas
- Encourage students to create a quilt using only cool or warm colors.
- Ask students to create a quilt that uses several shades of one color.
- Challenge students to discover how many lines of symmetry are present in the quilt.
- Challenge students to copy at least four squares of their quilt on paper.
- Ask students to research quilts and write a short paragraph explaining how they’re made.
Exploring Symmetry
Ask students to explain why it’s possible to make some shapes and drawings, but not others. Encourage them to explore symmetrical shapes and art forms such as mandalas. You may also explore the geometrical concept of symmetry, especially radial or rotational symmetry. Examples of radial symmetry in nature include an orange slice, sunflowers, and snowflakes.
Visit classplayground.com for more activities and printables related to symmetry.