Reminders:
Grade 5 have a science quiz on Tuesday February 3. A study guide has been handed out and is available on the moodle.
Grade 4 and 5 have a word test on Thursday February 5.
Math Meets Art: Islamic Design
The strong connection between art and math is easy to overlook, but not in Mr. Burns’ Grade 4/5 class! Students studied the beautiful patterns created in Islamic tiling patterns from both a mathematical and an artistic viewpoint. Having just finished a unit on patterning, it seemed like the perfect time.
Grade 5 have a science quiz on Tuesday February 3. A study guide has been handed out and is available on the moodle.
Grade 4 and 5 have a word test on Thursday February 5.
Math Meets Art: Islamic Design
The strong connection between art and math is easy to overlook, but not in Mr. Burns’ Grade 4/5 class! Students studied the beautiful patterns created in Islamic tiling patterns from both a mathematical and an artistic viewpoint. Having just finished a unit on patterning, it seemed like the perfect time.
Students looked at the core pattern of many Islamic designs and then went to work creating their own tile. Patterning, colour, shape, and geometry were all used to create beautiful patterns. Many of the tiles have the traditional square or star centre but some went right outside the box and created really unique designs of their own. We then connected all our tiles into a class pattern. The message? Even though we are all unique, we are all connected!
Good work grade 4 and 5!
Good work grade 4 and 5!