Look at these mandalas. What do they have in common? What is different? Make a list.
Organise your list in to the following categories - Shapes - Colours - Patterns - Symmetry
Can you create calm?
LO: To practise features of a mandala
I can plan my own mandala
I can practise features of a mandala
I can name features of a mandala
Key Terms
Practise
To carry out or an activity or skill repeatedly to improve it
An important part of something or someone
Features
When something has two matching halves, like a butterfly's wings
Symmetry
Shapes, lines, letters, numbers, or colours that can be repeated or used again and again
Pattern
What are mandalas?
A mandala is a beautiful circular design made up of repeating shapes and patterns that spread out from a centre point, a bit like the petals of a flower or ripples in water. The word mandala comes from an ancient Indian language called Sanskrit, and it means “circle.” Mandalas have been created for thousands of years in places like India, Tibet, and Nepal, often as part of Hindu and Buddhist traditions. They were used to help people focus, feel calm, and think about the world around them. Today, people all over the world make mandalas as a way to relax, express creativity, and enjoy the beauty of patterns and symmetry. The colours on mandalas can also have meanings.
- Red - energy, passion, action
- Blue - calmness, tranquillity, peace
- Yellow - happiness, creativity
- Green - nature, growth, healing
- Purple - luxury, spirituality
- Orange - enthusiasm, creativity, warmth
- Black - mystery, potential, sadness
- White - purity, innocence, new beginnings
There are three tasks for you to complete. Read each of them below and complete the relevant worksheet.
Symmetry
Patterns
Colours
Mandalas are symmetrical. This means that the patterns and shapes repeat evenly around the centre, a bit like slices of a pizza. This means whichever way you turn it, it still looks equal and balanced. Finish filling in the mandalas so that all the sections are symmetrical.
Mandalas are filled with beautiful repeating patterns. Look at the mandalas on the worksheet. Pick 4 patterns that you like and practise drawing them.
Colours in mandalas can have meaning, and they affect how they look. Colour in each section of the mandala using different colours to see how it affects the final look.
Plan your own mandala
Using everything you have learnt this lesson, plan your own mandala. Think about the patterns you are using, symmetry and colours. You can use the mandala template to help you.
Can you create calm?
LO: To practise features of a mandala
I can plan my own mandala
I can practise features of a mandala
I can name features of a mandala
Lesson 8. Can you create calm?
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Transcript
Look at these mandalas. What do they have in common? What is different? Make a list.
Organise your list in to the following categories - Shapes - Colours - Patterns - Symmetry
Can you create calm?
LO: To practise features of a mandala
I can plan my own mandala
I can practise features of a mandala
I can name features of a mandala
Key Terms
Practise
To carry out or an activity or skill repeatedly to improve it
An important part of something or someone
Features
When something has two matching halves, like a butterfly's wings
Symmetry
Shapes, lines, letters, numbers, or colours that can be repeated or used again and again
Pattern
What are mandalas?
A mandala is a beautiful circular design made up of repeating shapes and patterns that spread out from a centre point, a bit like the petals of a flower or ripples in water. The word mandala comes from an ancient Indian language called Sanskrit, and it means “circle.” Mandalas have been created for thousands of years in places like India, Tibet, and Nepal, often as part of Hindu and Buddhist traditions. They were used to help people focus, feel calm, and think about the world around them. Today, people all over the world make mandalas as a way to relax, express creativity, and enjoy the beauty of patterns and symmetry. The colours on mandalas can also have meanings.
There are three tasks for you to complete. Read each of them below and complete the relevant worksheet.
Symmetry
Patterns
Colours
Mandalas are symmetrical. This means that the patterns and shapes repeat evenly around the centre, a bit like slices of a pizza. This means whichever way you turn it, it still looks equal and balanced. Finish filling in the mandalas so that all the sections are symmetrical.
Mandalas are filled with beautiful repeating patterns. Look at the mandalas on the worksheet. Pick 4 patterns that you like and practise drawing them.
Colours in mandalas can have meaning, and they affect how they look. Colour in each section of the mandala using different colours to see how it affects the final look.
Plan your own mandala
Using everything you have learnt this lesson, plan your own mandala. Think about the patterns you are using, symmetry and colours. You can use the mandala template to help you.
Can you create calm?
LO: To practise features of a mandala
I can plan my own mandala
I can practise features of a mandala
I can name features of a mandala