Exploring mosaics

Topics Year 2/3

Objectives

History

  • Understand how knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources.
  • Ask historically valid questions.
  • Learn about the Roman Empire and its impact/Romanisation of Britain.

Art

  • Understand the historical and cultural development of art forms (mosaics).
  • Explore ideas to improve mastery of art and design techniques (printing).

You Will Need

  • Photographs or PowerPoint of finished printed mosaics
  • Strips of cm squared paper, 5 squares wide, including some L shaped pieces to design corners
  • Felt tip pens or coloured crayons
  • Access to the internet