Drawing Insects

 

This project is all about symmetry. Students are guided to fold a large piece of watercolor paper in half. They can choose to fold it in half horizontally or vertically. Students then pick an insect to draw an outline of in pencil first, then in sharpie. Students should do their best to make a symmetrical outline. After that students use crayons to make designs on their insects. Students were instructed to create at least 3 different designs that should also be symmetrical. Finally, students use water colors to support their designs. 

As an extension activity, students could be given printed pictures of real insects, and they have to draw the line of symmetry. Furthermore, you could integrate science in by pointing out different types of insects, and insect body segments.