Class 6 NCERT bridge course Answers Activity W2.7 Rangoli Making

 Activity W2.7 Rangoli Making 

 In this activity students will be able to make different shapes using the chart paper and 

then arrange them into beautiful rangoli/ kolam 

 Ask the children (in group) to make different shapes using coloured chart papers. 

They may be asked to make different rangoli/kolam.

Activity W2.7: Rangoli Making – Exploring Geometry Through Art

Objective:

To help students explore geometry, symmetry, patterns, and aesthetic design through a creative and collaborative activity—making rangoli (kolam) using cut-out shapes.

This activity strengthens spatial understanding, shape recognition, and artistic expression.

Materials Needed:

• Colored chart paper

• Scissors

• Glue or double-sided tape

• Pencils, rulers, and compasses (for precision)

• A3 or A2 sized base sheet for pasting designs

Concepts Involved:

• 2D shapes (triangles, squares, circles, rhombuses, hexagons, etc.)

• Symmetry and reflection

• Pattern and repetition

• Tiling and tessellation

Procedure:

1. Group the students into small teams of 3–5 members.

2. Ask them to cut out basic shapes like:

   • Squares

   • Triangles

   • Circles

   • Semicircles

   • Petals

   • Diamonds/rhombuses

   • Stars

3. Each group should design their own rangoli/kolam on chart paper or a flat surface by:

   • Arranging shapes in symmetric or circular patterns

   • Exploring repetition and rotation

   • Using contrasting colors for beauty

4. Once satisfied, students can paste the shapes onto a base sheet.

Examples of Rangoli Designs:

Design Name	Description	Shapes Used
Lotus Mandala	Petals arranged in a circular pattern	Ovals, circles, triangles
Geometric Star Rangoli	Star at the center with repeated diamond shapes	Stars, diamonds, triangles
Symmetry Butterfly	Mirror-symmetric design of a butterfly	Semicircles, triangles
Flower Garden Kolam	Repeated flower patterns in a grid	Circles, petals, squares

Discussion Questions:

1. What shapes did you use in your design?
   ➤ Answers will vary: squares, circles, triangles, etc.

2. Was your rangoli symmetrical?
   ➤ Many designs will be symmetrical; ask how they achieved that.

3. Did you face challenges while arranging the shapes?
   ➤ Some might mention fitting or matching angles and sizes.

4. What makes one design more visually appealing than another?
   ➤ Use of color contrast, repetition, symmetry, and balance.

Conclusion:

This activity combines mathematics with art, reinforcing concepts of geometry, area, symmetry, and design in a fun and engaging way. It fosters teamwork, creativity, and appreciation of traditional cultural art forms like kolam or rangoli.