Beads and Seeds, Grid Design Challenge

Explore creative connections between patterns, sequence, numbers and colors found in beadwork, and in nature. Students will use observation skills and sketches to problem-solve, design and create a grid for a pixel-inspired project to hold seeds.

Teaching / Learning Goals:

Teachers and students will …

Objectives

• To understand how nature has inspired artists, scientists and engineers throughout the ages (historical and cultural understanding).
• To observe pattern, symmetry, structure, shape, form and function, students will be able to make connections between art and botany (perceiving, analyzing and responding).
• To create a grid design inspired by art and nature to transfer to a pixel-inspired bead pattern for placement on a seed box storage container (creating and performing).