Lesson: Tessellate, Tessellate, Tessellate
4th Grade
Theme Concept
“Perfection” is a double-edged sword; it can be both good and bad in terms of human characteristics. As a perfectionist, one strives for the highest quality, and s/he never stops until that high quality is achieved. However, if not recognized, the downside is that high standard/quality is never reached. The perfectionist will continue to believe the high quality is not good enough and works even harder. Another downside may be that the perfectionist is unable to work with others who do not share the same characteristic because they will have different values in terms of quality. It is important to recognize that “perfection” is a positive characteristic if handled correctly. Having “perfection” allows one to go beyond the standard. “Perfection” creates discipline and hard workers. The key to maintaining a positive characteristic, however, is to know the limits and when is good, good enough.
Non-Art Discipline Concept
Movement is all around us, specifically, mathematical transformations. The three types of transformations are rotation, reflection, and translation. These three movements show up everywhere. For example, dancing, battlefield configuration, making photocopies, baking, cooking, etc. Understanding these terms in crucial to following directions especially in the examples mentioned. Without the understanding of the various movements, one will not be able to be successful in life.
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Theme Concept
“Perfection” is a double-edged sword; it can be both good and bad in terms of human characteristics. As a perfectionist, one strives for the highest quality, and s/he never stops until that high quality is achieved. However, if not recognized, the downside is that high standard/quality is never reached. The perfectionist will continue to believe the high quality is not good enough and works even harder. Another downside may be that the perfectionist is unable to work with others who do not share the same characteristic because they will have different values in terms of quality. It is important to recognize that “perfection” is a positive characteristic if handled correctly. Having “perfection” allows one to go beyond the standard. “Perfection” creates discipline and hard workers. The key to maintaining a positive characteristic, however, is to know the limits and when is good, good enough.
Non-Art Discipline Concept
Movement is all around us, specifically, mathematical transformations. The three types of transformations are rotation, reflection, and translation. These three movements show up everywhere. For example, dancing, battlefield configuration, making photocopies, baking, cooking, etc. Understanding these terms in crucial to following directions especially in the examples mentioned. Without the understanding of the various movements, one will not be able to be successful in life.
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