Our latest art project for our students brought the ancient concept of yin-yang into a modern and geometric form: a ten-sided yin-yang globe. This project combined art, geometry, and cultural education, resulting in a fun and enriching experience for our young artists.
Materials Needed:
- Ten pentagon templates
- White and black construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue sticks , glue and tape
- Markers or colored pencils
- Rulers
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Introduction to Yin-Yang: We began with a brief lesson on the symbolism of yin-yang, explaining how it represents balance and harmony in nature. Students were intrigued by the concept and excited to incorporate it into their art.
Creating the Pentagons: Each student received ten pentagon templates. They traced these templates onto both colored construction paper of their choice, ensuring they had an equal number of each color.
Designing the Yin-Yang: On each pentagon, students drew the yin-yang symbol, carefully dividing the shape into two sections— They used markers or colored pencils to add details, making sure each symbol was clearly visible.
Cutting and Gluing: After completing their designs, students cut out the pentagons. They then used glue sticks to assemble the pentagons into a three-dimensional globe. This step involved careful folding and gluing to ensure the shapes fit together perfectly.
Assembling the Globe: Starting with a base pentagon, students glued adjacent sides together, alternating colors to maintain the yin-yang balance. They continued this process, building up layers until the globe was complete.
Final Touches: Once the glue had dried, students could add any final touches to their globe, such as additional color or patterns, to personalize their creations.
The ten-sided yin-yang globes turned out beautifully, each one unique yet harmonious. This project not only taught students about balance and geometry but also allowed them to express their creativity in a new and exciting way.
We look forward to more creative and educational art projects in the future!
We have blogged on this lesson in the past. See below for details:
https://2soulsisters.blogspot.com/2020/03/ten-sided-yin-yang-globe-assembly-looks.html
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