Year 4 Learning From HomeSubject: ReligionWeek 10 Term 3

Thursday

A mandala is a circular structure with radial symmetry, meaning that the design radiatesout symmetrically from the center. It is one of nature’s more wonderful and perfect

configurations.

You can find mandalas in flowers, tree rings, the sun, eyes, spiderwebs, sea shells,seeds, fruits, succulents, and more.

Task:Go outside and create your own Nature Mandela. When collecting material, collect itemsthat may be bright in colour, similar shapes to create the symmetry in your design.Upload a picture of your Mandela when you are finished.

TIP: You might want to collect things such as rocks/pebbles, grass, flower petals, leaves, sticksetc.

My Mandela:

Examples of Nature Mandalas

How to make a mandala

Step 1: Head out into a natural area andlook for examples of mandalas in naturefor inspiration.

Step 2: Gather together materials to make yourmandala. Think of materials such as flowerpetals, blades of grass, pine cones, leaves, pineneedles, stones, sticks, anything else you find.

Step 3: Find a clear area to work or clearone yourself by brushing away any leaflitter, etc.

Step 4: Find the center of your mandala andmark it with a special natural object.

Step 5: Select the first material you'll useto create your first layer. Build a circularlayer around your center item and radiateyour design from the inside.

Step 6: Continue to add on as many layersas you would like!

Step 7: Admire your work. It's beautiful!