PATTERNS
Unit Project by Mrs. Scabbyrobe’s
3rd Grade Classroom
Table of Contents
1. Pattern? 6. Pattern Word
2. Multicultural Search
Patterns 7. Zuni Pottery
3. New Learning 8. Sand Paintings
4. Alphabet 9. Reflections
5. Rug Patterns 10. Credits
What is a Pattern?
A pattern is an
artistic or decorative
design.
A composite of traits
or features
characteristic of an
individual or group.
Multicultural Patterns
Cultural patterns
studied were China,
Hawaiian, Northwest
Coast, Navajo, Plains
Indian, Ancient Egypt,
and Zuni.
We found many
shapes, colors, objects,
animals, symbols, etc…
New Learning
Basic knowledge base
for multicultural
patterns.
Essential learning:
Applied Learning,
Communication, Fine
Arts, Mathematics,
Reading, SS
Geography, SS History,
and Writing.
Hieroglyphic Alphabet
Created in Ancient
Egypt, the
Hieroglyphic
Alphabet was used
to communicate in
writing.
Symbols of animals,
like birds, tigers,
snakes and owls
were used.
Rug Pattern
We explored
patterns in Navajo
Rugs.
Designs that were
geometric with
diamonds, squares,
lines, zigzags,
objects and colors.
Pattern Word Search
We observed patterns even in word
searches.
Our word search had words associated
with patterns.
Words like Alphabet, Animal, Circular,
Color, Connect, Diamond, Lines,
Number, Object, Pattern, etc….
Zuni Pottery Design
As a reinforcement
of patterns, we
explored the Zuni
culture pottery
designs.
We colored with
earthy tones.
We saw the sun in
Zuni pottery.
Sand Painting
Sand Paintings have
many patterns of
objects, shapes,
colors, and styles.
We individualized
our designs and
made them of
nature.
Reflections
Reflections from our “Mrs. Scabbyrobe showed us
different patterns of different
journal frame of cultures. We saw different
things, they were cool.” Alina
patterns we saw “I saw eagles, birds, whales,
from different and snakes, dragons, and
cultures. patterns, they were cool.” Kaleb
“Totem poles, Diamonds,
Hawaiian, China, zigzags and patterns.” Deryk
Ancient Egyptian, “I saw different things, some
Native Northwest were shapes, butterflies, and
the sun.” Katie
Coast, Hopi Indian, Zuni “Colors, shapes, and patterns.”
Indian, Navajo and Darren
Plains Indian.
More Reflections
“Sun, birds, snakes, flowers, “I saw cool pictures.” Iola
cool.” Erendira “I saw all sorts of different
“Birds, sun, snakes, and patterns.” KC
wildflowers, wow.” Mariah
“I saw birds, fish, flowers, and
“Snakes, birds, patterns, and
butterflies.” Nereyda animals.” Christopher
“I saw different patterns were “Mrs. Scabbyrobe showed us
cool.” Krystal different cultures.” Monica
“We saw sun, and I like this “Birds, flowers, snakes, circles,
stuff.” Aleck was cool.” Tiffany
“I saw different cool patterns.” “Good snakes, birds, and sun.”
Dulce James
“I saw whales, temples, circles.” “Was awesome!” Mrs.
Elijah Scabbyrobe
Credits: 3rd Grade Harrah Elementary
Krystal, Myranda, Emerson, Elijah, Deryk,
Alina, Katie, K.C., Dulce, Monica, Darren,
Nereyda, Ashley, Tiffany, Christopher,
Mariah, Kenneth, Juan, Zack, Bryan, Iola,
James, Kaleb, and Erendira.
Mrs. Scabbyrobe (Student Teacher)
Mr. Hammerberg (Cooperating Teacher)
Mrs. Rice (Teacher Aide)