This project explores the design possibilities of the checker board concept Distribute paper and tools Direct students to draw vertical and horizontal lines on the paper in pencil using the ruler as straight edge. Lines are to be randomly placed, without measuring. Lines should not be parallel. Using the compass, students draw circles over the random vertical and horizontal lines. Draw at least three circles of varying sizes.
Circles can overlap.
Fill in these shapes using the marker. Shapes that touch at corners are filled in with solid color. Make sure all shapes that meet at the corners are filled in like a regular checker board. If time permits, or if an additional day of discussion is available, experiment with creating checkerboards that use only straight lines, or only curved lines. Make sure that if curved lines are used, the student start at one edge of the paper and not lift their pen until the pen goes off the paper again.