3rd grade students learned about the Aboriginal people of Australia. The Aborigines are the native people of the island continent of Australia. Their art is one of the oldest living art forms, over 40,000 years old! They are mostly known for their Dot Paintings. These paintings contain dots and symbols which represent their way of life. The Aborigines used art, dance and music to pass down stories to younger generations. Students learned about a variety of artistic techniques created by the Aborigines. Students also learned about the unique and unusual animals that live in Australia and how these creatures have adapted to their surroundings. Students chose an Australian animal and used line and shape to create patterns and designs just like the aborigines. They then used colored markers to create dots, being sure to think about pattern and symmetry. Students then created a background using symbols that tell a story and represent their animal.
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