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Nature Patterns
Thank You!!
Lesson

Poudre
4th Grade is learning
about the natural Students: Thanks for putting
patterns that occur in our

Elementary
a lot of energy and creativity
world.
into making these nature
Students are pattern prints. They
incorporating line, participated in exploration of
pattern, and symmetry nature patterns with lots of
to create their own enthusiasm for their works.
nature pattern art works.
They are using pattern
plates, watercolor, and Parents: Thanks for the
ink to create these support you give your child
works. which carries over to the
Students are learning to classroom & their learning.
transfer plans from 2D to
3D. These paintings will ________________________
act as blueprints for clay Mrs. AwsumbConn: Can’t
coasters they will create
Nature Patterns
express my gratitude in letting
later in the semester. me have the experience of
being an elementary art
teacher. There is so much you
do for this school & its
students!

Ms. Samantha Cook

Cooperating Teacher:
Sue AwsumbConn

Standards
Comprehend: Given examples of
nature patterns in artwork, students
will be able to discuss what inspired
other artists.
Create: Using mold and slab
techniques, students will be able to
create an artwork that expresses
nature pattern in a 3D form.
Reflect: Given a prompt, students
will be able to create sketches that
synthesize their ideas to be created
in 3D.
Analyze: Using their artwork
students will be able to explain their
artistic choices in design that
Learning Targets
-I can discuss what inspires
other nature themed artists.
-I can express nature pattern
in 3D form using different
building techniques.
-I can transfer my sketches
from 2D to 3D.
-I can explain my artistic
choices that express nature
pattern.
Reflection
After students have finished their
clay coaster creations they will
participate in a reflective activity in
their sketchbooks using the 4 C’s
(Connections, Concepts, Challenges,
Changes). Students will write about
what they connected with the
project, key concepts, what was
challenging, and what they would
change for future works.
Assessment Criteria
 Given examples of nature
patterns in artwork, can students
discuss what inspired other
artists?
 Using mold and slab techniques,
can students create 3d forms that
express nature pattern?
 Given a prompt, can students
create sketches that plan their
creation to be made in 3D?
 Using their artwork can students
explain their artistic design
choices that express nature
pattern?
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