1. Eureka Math: Arts Integrated Lesson Plan
Presented By: Mr. McPherson, Mrs. Jackson, and
Mrs. Walber

2. Math Standard
4.G.3 Recognize a line of symmetry for a two-dimensional figure as a line across the figure such that the figure can be folded along the line into matching parts. Identify line-symmetric figures and draw lines of symmetry.

3. Fine Arts Standard
Visual: VA:Cr1.1.5a: Combine ideas to generate an innovative idea for art-making.

4. Objectives:
I can recognize a line of symmetry for a two-dimensional figure as a line across the figure such that the figure can be folded along the line into matching parts. Identify line-symmetric figures and draw lines of symmetry.
I can combine ideas to generate an innovative idea for art-making.
I can recognize line of symmetry and combine in across curriculum.

5. Readiness Phase Application Problem
Do Now: Take a pentagon from the center of your table. Fold it in half so the dotted lines are aligned. Cut along the dotted line and unfold the figure.
1. What do you notice about the fold lines?
2. Fold another way, do the sides match?
3. Discuss the attributes of the figure and your
observations with your partner.

6. Delivery Phase Math Vocabulary: Art Vocabulary:
Line of Symmetry: the imaginary line where you could fold the image and have both halves match exactly
Symmetry: when one shape becomes exactly like another if you flip, slide or turn it.
Art Vocabulary:
Positive space: main focus of a picture
Negative space: the background.
Balance: elements are equal or in proportion

7. Delivery Phase Math/Art Term
Tessellation: an arrangement of shapes closely fitted together, especially of polygons in a repeated pattern without gabs or overlapping
Tessellation: the process or art of tessellating a surface

8. Find the lines of symmetry in the following
Delivery Phase
Find the lines of symmetry in the following
Rectangle – How many lines of symmetry did you find? How do you know they are symmetrical?
Square – How many lines of symmetry did you find? How do you know they are symmetrical?
If you cut one of the sections from the square, would it match all the other sections? Explain your reasoning.

9. Delivery Phase Main Theme- Balance
Essential Question- How can we analyze balance? 
Focus Questions- 
How can we analyze balance in math? 
How can we create balance using math and art? 
How can we describe and create balance using symmetry and positive/negative space? 

10. Delivery Phase: M. C. Escher (1898 – 1972)
Maurits Cornelis Escher was a graphic artist. He also illustrated books and designed tapestries, postage stamps and murals. He was born and raised in the Netherlands. Even though he failed his high school exams, M. C. Escher enrolled in the School for Architecture and Decorative Arts in Haarlem, where he found his success.

11. Performance Phase 1. Choose a piece of construction paper
2. Choose the media (your choice, only one dark color and one light color – for negative/positive space)
3. Create repetitive symmetrical images
4. Write a description of your piece. Explain what makes your artwork symmetrical. Justify your uses of colors to represent positive/negative space.

12. Transfer Phase Journal Entry:
Where do you see symmetry and positive/negative space in you life? Give examples and supporting evidence.

13. Resources:
Arts Integration and STEAM Resources. (2017, July 31). Retrieved August 05, 2017, from
Great Minds. (n.d.). Retrieved August 05, 2017, from
P. (n.d.). M.C. Escher. Retrieved August 05, 2017, from