Using Sketch Kit with Cue: The Geometry of Mandalas (Gr. 6-8)
Description
Mandalas are symbols from Hindu and Buddhist culture that represent the universe. They are filled with repeating patterns, radial symmetry, and layers of color. In this lesson, students will program Cue to use the Sketch Kit to design their own special mandala.
Objectives
- Determine lines of symmetry in regular polygons
- Measure side lengths of regular polygons and circles
- Program Cue to design symmetrical mandalas
Curriculum Connections Summary
- Ontario - Mathematics - Algebra (Coding) & Art
- Quebec - Mathematics
- New Brunswick - Mathematics, Art, Social Science
- Nova Scotia - Mathematics & ICT
- Alberta - Mathematics, Art, ICT & CTF
- British Columbia - Mathematics, Art & ADST
- Manitoba - Mathematics
- Prince Edward Island - Mathematics & Art
- Saskatchewan - Mathematics
- Newfoundland & Labrador - Mathematics & Art
- Yukon Territories - Follow's B.C.'s Curriculum
- Northwest Territories - Follows Alberta's Curriculum
- Nunavut - Follows Alberta's Curriculum
Robots and Accessories
Other Supplies
- Sketch Kit marker attachment (1 per group)
- Sketch Kit dry erase markers (1 set per group)
- Wonder Whiteboard Mat and/or butcher paper (1 per every 2 groups)
- Polygon Functions worksheet (1 per student)
- Whiteboard erasers (1 per group)
- Masking tape
- Paper Polygon Manipulatives (1 set per 2 students)
- Tablets - See Tablet Compatibility
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