Symmetrical Paper Fish

In this lesson students will explore paper craft and symmetry to create a fish shaped artwork. Students will begin by decorating a piece of paper with colour or patterns. Students will then fold the decorated paper in half and draw half a fish shape expanding over the fold with shapes in the middle. This shapes will then be cut out

Lesson 1

Speak to students about the term symmetry and discuss the meaning. Analyse artworks and whether they are symmetrical or asymmetrical and how.

Students begin their work by decorating a piece of paper with a material of their choice (pencils, inks, pastels, water colours, etc). Students will then fold this piece of paper in half and on the blank side draw half a fish. This drawing should extend over the fold of the piece of paper. Students will then draw shapes in the middle of their half fish ensuring they do not extend them too close to the line of the fish drawing.

Students will then cut out these shapes and unfold this piece of paper to reveal two symmetrical sides.

Reflection:

Students Share and compare their works with other classmates discussing the process and what they are happy with and what they could improve on in their art.