Exploring Fractions Through Art: A Math and Art Integration Journey
Dive into the world of fractions through the lens of art, where colors, patterns, and creativity intersect with mathematical concepts. Explore the connection between Color Field Painting and mathematical proportions, unravel fraction mysteries with characters collecting art related to math, and solve fraction puzzles like identifying equivalent fractions and disguised fractions. Let art inspire your understanding of fractions in this engaging exploration.
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Exploring Fractions in Art
LAUNCH: Color Field Painting was a movement in the 60's-70's in which the artists created abstract paintings with lot of colors. These paintings are large in scale, often taking up whole walls. Can you see the math connections in these paintings?
EXPLORE: Let s read a book about an interesting character who collects art related to math!
How are 1/2, 2/4, and 3/6 alike? 0 1 pg. 8
Lets examine this equation. 3 X 4 12 5 X 4 20 = How does it relate to these models? pg. 8
When George tried to use the reducer on 10/15, he tried a few numbers before it worked. Let s look at them 10 15 15 5 2 Why did the numbers coming out of the reducer not change both the numerator and the denominator in the first three tries? 10 5 10 15 3 10 15 10 15 4 10 15 2 3 Why was the fourth try different? 5 pg. 12
George is convinced that Dr. Brok has disguised the 5/9. Based on what we have learned about fractions so far in the book, what are some possible equivalent fractions for 5/9? Are these fractions equal to each other? How do you know? 5 9= 5 9= 5 9= 5 9= pg. 15
George finds 3/21 and thinks it is a disguise. Can you find a unit fraction that is equivalent to 3/21 by changing the numerator and denominator in the same way? 3 21 = pg. 17
What do you think? Is it possible for 35/63 to be equivalent to 5/9? Prove your answer! pg. 22
Create your own fraction masterpieces! After coloring your 100 board, use the chart to list all of the fractions in your picture. Then, generate an equivalent fraction for each fraction that you list. Color Number Fraction Equivalent Fraction
Exit Ticket Generate 3 fractions that are equivalent to 2/6.
Fraction Masterpiece Artist:______________________________________ Color Number Fraction Equivalent Fraction Student handout
