Learn how to use the polyline tool in Google Drawings to design your very own unique snowflake. You'll have fun putting geometry and art together in this creative digital activity!
Step by Step
Open a new Google Drawing file by typing drawings.new in your browser
Turn on the Polyline tool & create geometric shapes
Group & resize to fit half of your workspace
Duplicate & rotate 180 degrees
Group, duplicate, then rotate 90 degrees
Group, duplicate, then rotate 45 degrees
You'll now have a snowflake with 8 points and lines of symmetry!
Standards
New Mexico Common Core Standards Alignment:
Science:
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):
3-PS2-1: Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence of the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of an object. (Circuit completion and LED illumination demonstrate a closed loop and the flow of energy.)
4-PS3-2: Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.
5-PS1-3: Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties. (Conductive vs. non-conductive materials)
MS-PS2-3: Ask questions about data to determine the factors that affect the strength of electric and magnetic forces. (Exploring different battery types or LED sizes could be incorporated for older students)
Math:
Measurement and Data:
3.MD.A.2: Measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses of objects using standard units of grams (g), kilograms (kg), and liters (l). (If incorporating any measurement of materials)
4.MD.A.3: Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real-world and mathematical problems. (Measuring the card dimensions and circuit elements)
Art:
Creating:
VA:Cr1.1: Engage collaboratively in exploration and imaginative play with materials.
VA:Cr2.2: Create art with various materials and tools to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosity.
ELA (Optional Integration):
Writing:
W.3.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. (Students can write about how their circuit works.)
W.4.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly, including the use of text features (e.g., headings, diagrams, illustrations).
Technology:
8.1.8.F.1: Evaluate the strengths and limitations of emerging technologies and their impact on educational, career, personal and or social needs.
Students can create cards for any holiday and then print them or send them digitally to family members. Using Google Drawings to create cards is fast, fun, and engaging!
Use the polyline or curve line tools and a picture you love to create your own digital portrait! This template includes student instructions and an example to help you get started.
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