Topic: Line and line segment
Objective/introductory statement:
Student will discuss the concept of lines and line segments and will use these concepts to create designs. These can be used to repeat existing African designs, or to develop designs of their own.
Materials:
Copies of African/Egyptian designs and ornaments, pencil, and straight edge.
Key Questions:
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l. What are some of the major characteristics notable in the various African line designs?
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2. How do these differ from culture to culture?
Background Information: Discussion on the readings on African wall designs. Many of the African designs were found decorating the mud walls of dwellings in places like Uganda, or carved on drums and wooden sculptures. These designs on the mud walls were executed by the women and could hold meanings that were embedded in their religion and culture.
Management Suggestions:
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l. Students will work in groups reading the section and discussing the designs.
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2. Students will be encouraged to brainstorm for ideas then complete and discuss their project with others in the group.
Procedure:
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l. Discuss lines and line segments from the geometric perspective.
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2. Introduce the symbols for lines and line segments.
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3. Show evidence of lines in the buildings and shapes.
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4. Discuss the use of line segments in the ornaments of other cultures (Egyptian).
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5. Show and discuss use of lines in African wall decorations and ornaments.
Activities:
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l. Students will complete their own designs.
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2. Discussion and comparison with other students’ work.
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3. Display and then add work to students’ portfolios.
Curriculum Coordinates:
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(a) In art students can expand and develop their designs.
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(b) Research the use of line designs in modern art.
Language Arts/History
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(a) Students can research the use of line designs in different traditional cultures (for example Islamic cultures).
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(b) Research the effects of Islamic culture on African tribes.
