Art 2-3: Dynamic Patterns

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Art 2-3: Dynamic Patterns (doc)	Students use an ellipse from the Supplies flap and write scripts to make it move. Pen trails are added to the script to show the path of motion with combinations of forward and turn script tiles.The trails can be any color and any width; they can go forward and backward; they can turn clockwise and counter clockwise.Students become familiar with elements of design: line, shape, scale, and color. They also become familiar with elements of mathematics: angle and length. The lessons use a vocabulary of words common in art, mathematics, and everyday experience.
Art 2-3: Dynamic Patterns	Students use an ellipse from the Supplies flap and write scripts to make it move. Pen trails are added to the script to show the path of motion with combinations of forward and turn script tiles.The trails can be any color and any width; they can go forward and backward; they can turn clockwise and counter clockwise.Students become familiar with elements of design: line, shape, scale, and color. They also become familiar with elements of mathematics: angle and length. The lessons use a vocabulary of words common in art, mathematics, and everyday experience.

Author:

Kathleen Harness

Description:

Students use Etoys to make beautiful, dynamic patterns. Dynamic, because the patterns are created by a shape that has been scripted to move. Technology makes it easy to try many ideas, to experiment with changes, and to save patterns and design elements the artist wants to remember and enjoy.

Tags Associated with this Etoy:

• K-5 Technology Passport,
• Art