Rulers and Measurement Tools . Use a straight edge and compass to draw lines and shapes. Define a checkered pattern. Procedure Checker board designs are simple patterns of squares alternating between two colors. 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.