Lesson Title: Mosaic Tiles
Discipline Focus: Geometric Patterns and finding patterns in Ojibwe art
Grade level: First
Length of lesson: 50 minutes
Author: Annette Katich
Stage 1 – Desired Results
Content Standard(s):
MN Standard 1.3.1.1 and 1.3.1.2 – Describe characteristics of basic shapes. Use basic shapes to compose and decompose other objects in various contexts.
Understanding (s)/goals
Students will understand:
The basic 2-D and 3-D shapes and how to compose and decompose those shapes.
Essential Question(s):
 What shapes and patterns can be found in various pieces of Ojibwe art?
Student objectives (outcomes):
Students will be able to:
Recognize and create patterns from 2- and 3-D shapes. Acknowledge the existence of patterns in the Ojibwe cultural art.
Performance Task(s):
Physically create patterns using construction paper.
Stage 2 – Assessment Evidence
Other Evidence:
 Interest in and enjoyment of the activities.
Stage 3 – Learning Plan
Learning Activities:
1.
Show the class Ojibwe cultural patterns via a computer and projector, or actually artifacts if they are available. Through class participation indicate the different shapes and how they are used in the pattern. (10 minutes max)
2.
Explain the instructions for the project. First, they will decide what shapes they want to use. Second, they will draw out the pattern they wish to create. Lastly, cut out the shapes needed and create the pattern.
3.
Hand out the supplies. (Construction paper, scissors, and glue)
4.
Monitor students progress and let them be creative! Discuss patterns individually with the students as you walk around. (25 minutes)
5.
Clean up supplies and hang the patterns up around the classroom for the remainder of the unit on shapes and patterns.
6.
Conclusion – Have the class look at all the work hung up and talk about the patterns classmates created.