Patterns in nature

Art and design

Investigating patterns in art

Creating a pattern using a square grid

Create a kaleidoscope pattern

Design and make a pattern motif

Print a repeat pattern using a motif

Pupils will create a range of art outcomes based on the theme of patterns. They will look at patterns in the natural world and investigate how pattern and decoration forms a fundamental part of art making. They will make a pattern motif and use it to create their own repeat pattern.

Perfect Patterns: drawing and design

A design made by repeating lines, shapes, or colours

Which of the following is an example of a natural pattern?

A shape that can be split into two matching halves

They can use them as inspiration for their designs

How can artists use patterns found in nature?

Match where you might find these patterns on a pattern hunt.

A design where lines and shapes are repeated

True or false: we can find patterns in nature

Drawing over the top of an image using thin paper to copy it

When we trace something, what are we doing?

True or false: the butterfly's wings in this picture is symmetrical

Patterns in nature

Lesson outcome