Print and pattern with vegetables
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can print simple motifs to create patterns.
Key learning points
- Repeating motifs creates patterns.
- Ink and rollers can be used to create prints using vegetables.
- Digital prints can be created by copying and pasting an image to create repeated patterns.
Keywords
Pattern - a repeated arrangement of shapes, colours, lines or motifs
Motif - a recurring theme, idea, symbol, or pattern in a work of art
Print - a design made by pressing ink or paint onto paper
Common misconception
Patterns can only be made with shapes and lines.
Remind children that shapes and lines can be used to make patterns, but motifs can be used to create more complex patterns.
Teacher tip
Encourage children to explore and discuss the patterns and motifs they can make with a wide variety of vegetables. Small group work on large trays with a single ink colour may be helpful when planning this lesson in order to mange materials.
Equipment
A variety of vegetables, printing ink or ready mixed paint, printing rollers, printing trays, large outdoor trays, loose paper.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What happens when you mix two primary colours together?
Q2.What is a palette used for in art?
Q3.Which of these images shows a pattern?
Q4.Match the words to the right description.
paint mixed with water that is see-through
comes in powder form and needs water or petroleum jelly to mix
a thick paint that dries quickly
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is an example of a motif in a pattern?
Q2.Which of these prints have been made with a sweetcorn cob?
Q3.Which primary colour is missing?
Q4.What can you use to make a digital print?
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