Challenge 031 · Ages 6–12
Nature Mandala
Create symmetrical artwork.
Recommended Guided Learning Time: 1.5 hours
Learners may require additional or fewer hours depending on age, prior experience, pace and the level of development they choose to take their project to.
Primary STEAM area
Arts
The Challenge
What will your learner investigate?
Can you create symmetrical artwork. and explain the choices that make your solution effective?
Learning outcomes
- Explore visual ideas, techniques and design choices linked to the project.
- Apply pattern, form, colour, composition or spatial thinking purposefully.
- Create, evaluate and refine an original outcome.
Connected learning
Art & Design: creative process; Mathematics: pattern, symmetry or geometry; Science: materials/light/nature where relevant; English: visual analysis and presentation.
Dream Areas
Prepare for this Challenge
What you'll need
Here's what may be useful for completing this activity. Requirements may vary depending on the learner, activity format and equipment available.
Materials & consumables
- Leaves
- petals
- stones
- twigs
- paper or card.
Equipment, tools & software
- Collection tray
- camera
- ruler
- gloves (optional).
Safety & preparation
- Collect only permitted natural items
- wash hands.
These preparation notes support planning and do not replace a project-specific risk assessment or appropriate adult supervision.