![]() ![]() Likewise if your child (or you) can easily draw a circle with the compass, but are struggling to draft the complete template or frustration is taking away from the enjoyment of the activity, just focus on experimenting and practice drawing with the compass. For younger children ages 4 and up, you can create a circle template first or simply print out this Snow Crystal Template. *This activity is best suited for ages 10 and up with some guidance, as using a compass requires some advanced fine motor skills and coordination. Learning how to draw circles using a compass.Snow Crystal Geometry Activity #2: Dividing Equally with Circles Create patterns of symmetry with small droplets on each “branch” of the snowflake. See how the valleys and peaks of the paper folds alter the flow of the pigment. Using cool colors and droppers, delicately drop watercolor pigment starting at the center of the snowflake and watch the color bleed and flow outward similar to how ice crystals branch outward in true snow crystal formation.Place color diffusing paper snowflake on a rimmed tray.Optional: Water Color “Branching” with (coffee filters or color diffusing paper only).You’ve created a symmetrical hexagonal snowflake!.Holding firmly, cut designs and patterns into the edges of the folded shape, being careful not to cut all the way through the paper.The folded paper shape now represents 1/12th of the original circle which will allow for creating six symmetrical snowflake “branches.” Fold in half again, dividing the circle into twelve equal parts.The circle is now divided into six equal parts and the folded paper shape represents 1/6th of the original circle. Carefully fold the paper into thirds as shown, with folds aligning with the pencil marks.Following the measurements along the top of the protractor, make a pencil mark at the 60 degree mark, 120 degree mark, and at the center of the base of the protractor. Place the protractor on top of the folded paper, aligning the center of the base of the protractor with the center mark on the paper (as shown above).Measure and mark the center of the flat edge of the half circle.To “divide” into two equal halves, fold the circle in half.Using a large lid or saucer as a template, trace a circle on paper of your choice.droppers or small paint brushes (if using color diffusing paper).liquid watercolors (if using color diffusing paper).Optional Supplies (if using coffee filters or color diffusing paper): plain white, colored, metallic, origami, or coffee filters or color diffusing paper. ![]()
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