Daily Lesson Plans: Geometric Patterns Art (Grade 3)

Objective: Introduce students to geometric patterns through fun and simple activities, focusing on shapes, repetition, and symmetry.

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Lesson Plan 1: Introduction to Geometric Shapes

Duration: 40 minutes

1. Materials Needed:

   • Shape cutouts (triangle, circle, square, etc.)
   • Pencils, rulers, erasers
   • Colored markers

2. Activities:

   • Introduction (10 minutes): Explain what geometric shapes are and where we see them (e.g., tiles, quilts). Show examples.
   • Hands-On Activity (20 minutes): Students trace shapes onto paper to form a simple repeating pattern.
   • Wrap-Up (10 minutes): Share their work and discuss which shapes were easiest or most fun to use.

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Lesson Plan 2: Symmetry in Patterns

Duration: 40 minutes

1. Materials Needed:

   • Graph paper
   • Mirrors (optional)
   • Pencils and colored markers

2. Activities:

   • Introduction (10 minutes): Explain symmetry using examples like butterflies or tiles.
   • Guided Practice (15 minutes): Show how to draw a shape on one side of a line and copy it on the other side to create symmetry.
   • Independent Practice (15 minutes): Students design their own symmetrical patterns using 2–3 shapes.

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Lesson Plan 3: Colorful Geometric Patterns

Duration: 40 minutes

1. Materials Needed:

   • Blank paper
   • Colored markers or crayons
   • Stencils of basic shapes

2. Activities:

   • Introduction (5 minutes): Show how color can make patterns more vibrant and eye-catching.
   • Activity (30 minutes): Students create a repeating pattern and color it, ensuring no two adjacent shapes have the same color.
   • Wrap-Up (5 minutes): Display and discuss the patterns.

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Lesson Plan 4: Exploring Tessellations

Duration: 40 minutes

1. Materials Needed:

   • Pre-drawn tessellation templates
   • Pencils, crayons, or markers

2. Activities:

   • Introduction (10 minutes): Explain tessellations using examples like honeycombs or floor tiles.
   • Activity (25 minutes): Students fill in pre-drawn tessellations with their choice of colors or designs.
   • Wrap-Up (5 minutes): Discuss how tessellations can fill spaces without gaps or overlaps.

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Lesson Plan 5: Geometric Patterns in Nature

Duration: 40 minutes

1. Materials Needed:

   • Pictures of natural patterns (e.g., shells, leaves, snowflakes)
   • Drawing paper
   • Pencils, markers, crayons

2. Activities:

• Introduction (10 minutes): Show patterns in nature and discuss what makes them geometric.
• Activity (25 minutes): Students create a pattern inspired by something in nature.
• Wrap-Up (5 minutes): Share their artwork and identify the geometric elements.                  _____________________________________________________________________

Rubric for Geometric Patterns Art

Grade Level: 3rd Grade
Objective: Assess students’ understanding and application of shapes, repetition, and symmetry in geometric patterns.

Criteria	4 - Excellent	3 - Good	2 - Satisfactory	1 - Needs Improvement
Understanding of Shapes	Demonstrates excellent understanding by using a variety of shapes correctly.	Uses multiple shapes accurately, with minor errors.	Uses a limited variety of shapes or some shapes are incorrect.	Does not use shapes correctly or shows a lack of understanding.
Repetition in Patterns	Creates a clear and consistent repeating pattern throughout the artwork.	Shows a mostly consistent repeating pattern with minor inconsistencies.	Attempts repetition, but the pattern is incomplete or inconsistent.	Lacks repetition or does not attempt to create a pattern.
Symmetry	Creates a symmetrical design with precision and attention to detail.	Shows symmetry with minor errors or inconsistencies.	Attempts symmetry but design is uneven or incomplete.	Lacks symmetry or does not attempt to create a symmetrical design.
Use of Color	Applies colors thoughtfully to enhance the pattern and create visual appeal.	Uses colors effectively, though some areas could be improved.	Uses some colors but they do not enhance the overall design.	Does not use color or applies it carelessly.
Effort and Neatness	Shows exceptional effort; the artwork is neat, detailed, and complete.	Displays good effort; the artwork is mostly neat and complete.	Shows some effort; the artwork is somewhat neat but lacks details.	Minimal effort; the artwork is messy or incomplete.

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Scoring:

• Total possible points: 20 (4 points per criterion)
• 16–20 points: Outstanding
• 11–15 points: Good
• 6–10 points: Satisfactory
• 0–5 points: Needs Improvement

Teacher Notes:

• Encourage students to explain their patterns and the choices they made.
• Highlight creativity and effort alongside technical skills.
• Provide examples of how to improve in each category for future activities.