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Lesson 5: Pattern 3: Flower of life

Using a compass and following precise instructions, children make an image of overlapping and interconnected circles to recreate the sacred geometric symbol, 'the flower of life'.

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Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: May struggle to use a compass so they might require a circular template. Then they need to make sure they position the circle template through the centre point each time they draw a circle.

 

Pupils working at greater depth: Might draw the flower of life more easily and progress to drawing a repeating pattern using this method.

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Created by:
Paul Carney,  
Art and design specialist
Paul has 22 years experience of teaching art as a specialist subject in both Primary and Secondary schools. He is a council member with the National Society for Education and his expertise has led him to deliver CPD for leading…
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