Learning intention
- To draw and describe geometric patterns from buildings around the world.
Success criteria
- I can explain what geometric patterns are.
- I can
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Cambridge Primary Art & Design (0067) Learning objectives
Experiencing
E.01 Encounter, sense, experiment with
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Cross-curricular links
Maths
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Check learners can recall: The names of basic shapes. The meaning of ‘symmetry’. That lines can be straight, curved, zigzag or diagonal, and that patterns can repeat. Organic and regular shapes. How to use a viewfinder. Shading and the reason for shading in art. How to hold a pencil for shading and that this is…
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Differentiation
Learners needing support:
- Learners can focus on the patterns on the first two pages of the Resource: Geometric Patterns, which have simpler designs.
- Learners can use a viewfinder to choose and focus on a small part of the pattern to make sketching easier.
- Learners can trace over or copy one small part of a pattern to help with accuracy.
Learners working at a stretch:
- Learners could sketch a larger or more detailed section of the pattern instead of just a small part.
- Learners should add notes to their sketches describing things like the shapes, lines or symmetry.
- Learners could mix elements from different patterns to create a new design.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Learners with secure understanding can:
- Explain what a geometric pattern is.
- Sketch some geometric
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Vocabulary definitions
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geometric pattern
A pattern made of shapes like squares, circles, and triangles that usually repeat in a neat, even way.
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organic pattern
A pattern made of natural, uneven shapes that do not repeat in a regular way.
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Example work
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In this unit
Lesson 1: Geometric patterns around the world
Lesson 2: Seed of Life
Lesson 3: Tessellations
Lesson 4: Symmetrical flip patterns
Lesson 5: Geometric tile prints
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 6th May, 2025
