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QCA

ICT at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 4)

Unit 4B: Developing images using repeating patterns
Section 5: SHORT FOCUSED TASKS

QCA

Objectives

Children should learn:
  • technique: to use a range of visual effects, such as reflection or symmetry

Activities

Outcomes

Children:
  • Discuss designs which use symmetry, eg Islamic carpets. Demonstrate how a paint program can create symmetrical patterns automatically.
  • Ask children to produce their own designs for carpets using the symmetry tool.
  • create patterns using the symmetry tool

Sections in this unit

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1. SETTING THE SCENE
2. SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
3. SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
4. SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
5. SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
6. SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
7. INTEGRATED TASK