Creating Your Own Aztec Sun with Radial Symmetry

Which materials are essential for creating the Aztec sun art project?

• Colored pencils, markers, and a ruler

• White paper, scissors, and glue

• All of the above

• Construction paper, a pencil, and an eraser

Which of the following is not a material mentioned for the Aztec sun art project?

• A glue stick

• A sharpie

• Watercolors

• Colored construction paper

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CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

What is the key concept of balance used in creating the Aztec sun art?

• Symmetrical balance

• Asymmetrical balance

• Radial symmetry

• Horizontal balance

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

During which period did the Aztecs live in Mexico?

• 1200 to 1400 A.D.

• 1300 to 1500 A.D.

• 1400 to 1600 A.D.

• 1500 to 1700 A.D.

What is the significance of the sun in Aztec culture?

• It represented the moon

• It was a symbol of darkness

• It provided life to all people

• It was a minor symbol

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is used to trace the initial large circle for the Aztec sun?

• A plastic cup

• A template

• A bowl

• A compass

How many equal parts is the paper folded into for creating radial symmetry?

• Ten parts

• Eight parts

• Six parts

• Four parts

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

What shape is used to represent the Aztec sun's eyes?

• Ellipses

• Triangles

• Rectangles

• Circles

What additional element is suggested to add inside the second ring of the sun's rays?

• An arabesque shape

• A triangle

• A straight line

• A square

What is the final step in completing the Aztec sun art project?

• Adding color with markers

• All of the above

• Cutting the paper into a square frame

• Gluing the sun onto the orange paper