Create a beautiful, repeating pattern of circles that turns into flowers
In this exercise, students use a compass (the drawing tool) to repeat a simple pattern of circles at varying scales to create a beautiful flower pattern. Learn about overlapping shapes, intersecting points, midpoint and radius.
Ages: 5th – 12th grades
Materials:
Compasses
Colored pencils
Sheet of paper
Time:
30-45 minutes
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