In this project, we studied the repeating patterns found in Islamic art. These students have studied about Islam in their Social Studies class. This project also ties into geometry and math. I have been doing this project for a few years now, and the results have always been stunning! I originally found this lesson in an old School Arts magazine from the 90’s. Last year, I posted a tutorial with steps to achieve the designs.
I do the same lesson with grade 4!
It is on my blog:http://wesbmsart.blogspot.com/2011/10/islamic-art-name-designs.html