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Arts + Math Project Overview

Lesson Plans

Lesson plans for Math, Art and Music teachers to teach Symmetry, Fractions and Elapsed Time.

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Arts + Math Project Overview – Lesson Plans

Symmetry Lessons
  1. Math Lesson 1A – Lines of Symmetry (Invertebrates/Vertebrates; Geometric Shapes)
  2. Art Lesson 1A – Lines of Symmetry (Native American Wampum Belts)
  3. Music Lesson 1A – Lines of Symmetry I (Sound Waves, pure tones)
  4. Music Lesson 1B – Lines of Symmetry II (Sound Waves, instrument tones)
Fraction Lessons
  1. Math Lesson 2A – Introduction to Fractions (Mystery Measuring Boxes)
  2. Math Lesson 2B – Fractions as Parts of a Whole (Plant Form/Function; Rocks/Minerals)
  3. Math Lesson 2C – Fractions as Shapes (Pizza Pie Calculations)
  4. Art Lesson 2A – Fractions as Parts of a Whole (Sand Color Wheels)
  5. Art Lesson 2B – Fractions as Parts of a Whole (Depth Perception in Art)
  6. Music Lesson 2A - Fractions as Parts of a Whole (Magnetic Board Activity)
Elapsed Time Lessons
  1. Math Lesson 3A – Elapsed Time (Travel Brochures, hours/minutes)
  2. Math Lesson 3B – Elapsed Time (Just in Time-Board Game)
  3. Math Lesson 3C – Elapsed Time (Life Cycles, days, weeks, months)
  4. Art Lesson 3A – Elapsed Time (Garden Sundials)
  5. Music Lesson 3A – Elapsed Time (Instrument Timelines)