New Bonus Lesson: Spirals in Nature
We’re excited to announce our newest Art in Action bonus lesson Spirals in Nature is here! 🌿🎨
This nature-inspired art lesson invites students to explore how spirals appear all around us. In seashells, sunflowers, galaxies, and more. By observing these natural patterns, students will discover how art and science connect through the beauty of design.
👉 This bonus lesson is free for all current Art in Action customers!
What Students Will Learn
In Spirals in Nature, students:
• Observe spiral patterns in the natural world
• Explore line, shape, and repetition in artmaking
• Use pattern recognition and design thinking to create their own spiral-based artwork
• Learn how math, science, and art come together in nature
This project supports STEAM and art integration while encouraging curiosity, observation, and creativity.
🌀 Did You Know?
Many spirals in nature follow the Fibonacci sequence, a mathematical pattern found in pinecones, nautilus shells, & even galaxies!
Each number in the sequence (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8…) builds on the one before it, helping nature organize growth in the most efficient and beautiful way.
Learn more from-
NASA’s “The Mathematics of Nature: Fibonacci Sequence”
Designed for All Grade Levels
Perfect for grades K–8, this flexible lesson includes:
• Hands-on activities adaptable for different ages
• Teaching Notes and Variations to simplify or extend the project
Opportunities for classroom discussion about patterns, growth, and balance in nature
Connect Art, Nature, and Curiosity
Students don’t just draw spirals, they explore how these patterns tell stories about our world. Whether it’s the curl of a fern or the swirl of a galaxy, Spirals in Nature helps students see art in everything around them.
👉 Log in to your Art in Action account today to explore Spirals in Nature and bring a new sense of wonder and discovery to your classroom!
✨ Don’t have Art in Action in your classroom yet?
No worries, reach out today to find out how you can bring this easy-to-teach, nature-based art lesson to your students!
