The Mandala Project

A mandala is a basic pattern of a circle with a center used to symbolize wholeness. The definition of a mandala can be found in science, religion and art.

There are many ways to create a mandala such as the calendars and sundials created by the Aztec, Inca, and Maya civilizations. Paint, sand, clay and string are all mediums that can be used to create mandalas.

Mrs. Cherry-Paul’s fifth grade class created geometric string art mandalas using modular arithmetic for their patterns. Students applied fabric to 10 x 10-inch wooden squares, hammered in small gold nails, and wrapped thread of various colors around the nails in patterns based on 41 numbers.

These are small versions of each student's mandala.  Click on the image to see a larger version along with the student's thoughts about the project.
Jenny	Chris	Katie	Ms. Cherry-Paul	Ms. Cherry-Paul	Cameron
Shanyn	Sara	Ali	Christophe	Emily	Maddy
Fred	Jonny	Andreas	Don't forget to click on the small picture of the mandala -   it's a link to a larger image and some writing by the student who made it.	Zorin	Rebecca
Jenna	Sally	Marielle	Samantha	Richie	Rosa