Native American Design

1.Address what is well known for this beadwork.

It is well known for beauty.

2.What is a key concept you will be using in this lesson?

Mathematical skills will be used in the lesson.

3.What type of symmetry is this design type based on?

Four fold symmetry is used.

4.In Four Fold Symmetry #1, what do the 4 types of images have in common with geometric images?

They all have in common reflection symmetry, x and y axis and beads

5. List the 4 images.

- Embroidery, Plain Indians
- Shoshoni Beadwork
- Pawnee Buffalo Hide Drum
- Navajo Rug

6. In Four Fold Symmetry #2 Explain what is reflection symmetry.

It is when right half mirrors the left half.

7.Give an example of base 4 counting in Native American culture that is common.

Teepees are common.

8.Four fold symmetry #3 what is it commonly used for? Give an example

Healing ceremonies are in common.

9. Give an example of how four fold symmetry #4 is shown and used.

Yupik parka decoration

10.How is four fold symmetry #5 shown? What type?

Cartesian Coordinate system (rows and columns)

11.When was Native American Beadwork created?

Created before Europeans arrived.

12. Name 2 examples of how these designs were used.

Clothing and decorations
Record messages of historical events