Unit 2: Designing using Symbols by Mrs. Kanter https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8 en-us 2022-09-05 02:27:15 UTC 2025-12-22 14:42:02 UTC hello@padlet.com christinekanter https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2282507514 2022-09-05 03:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2282507514 How many countries are there in the world? christinekanter https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2282509043 195!!!]]> 2022-09-05 03:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2282509043 What makes a nations flag unique? christinekanter https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2282509355 Flags have been used by countries for thousands of years with ancient designs stemming from Greek, Iranian, and Egyptian design origins.  The first types of flags were called "vexilloids", which is derived from a Latin word meaning "guide".]]> 2022-09-05 03:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2282509355 Not all flags are rectangular! christinekanter https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283709391 2022-09-06 01:42:30 UTC https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283709391 7 types of basic shapes for flags christinekanter https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283714379 2022-09-06 01:45:39 UTC https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283714379 Oldest known flag designs christinekanter https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283719311 2022-09-06 01:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283719311 Symbolism of colors in national flags christinekanter https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283723642 2022-09-06 01:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283723642 WHY NO PURPLE?!? christinekanter https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283738283 There are only 2 countries that use purple on their flag, Dominica and Nicaragua. They were designed after 1900 when synthetic purple dye became available.]]> 2022-09-06 02:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283738283 Research symbols that are used on flags christinekanter https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283745947 2022-09-06 02:04:56 UTC https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283745947 Keep It Simple christinekanter https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283753557 The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory.]]> 2022-09-06 02:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283753557 Use Meaningful Symbolism. christinekanter https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283753987 The flag's images, colors, or patterns should relate to what it symbolizes.]]> 2022-09-06 02:09:58 UTC https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283753987 Use 2 or 3 Basic Colors. christinekanter https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283754218 Too many colors can be visually distracting and it can be expensive to make. Make sure the colors contrast well to be quickly identified.]]> 2022-09-06 02:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283754218 No Lettering or Seals. christinekanter https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283754471 Never use writing of any kind or an organization's seal. Using these will make the flag visually cluttered and unreadable to others who do not know the language.]]> 2022-09-06 02:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283754471 Be Distinctive or Be Related. christinekanter https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283754809 Avoid duplicating other flags, but use similarities to show connections.]]> 2022-09-06 02:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283754809 Designs used on flags christinekanter https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283759016 2022-09-06 02:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283759016 Parts of a flag christinekanter https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283763768 2022-09-06 02:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283763768 Test Yourself christinekanter https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283800737 2022-09-06 02:37:14 UTC https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2283800737 christinekanter https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2286616194 2022-09-07 15:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2286616194 Why are these bad flag designs? christinekanter https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2286661043 Class discussion]]> 2022-09-07 15:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2286661043 Worksheet christinekanter https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2286713131 Download and complete the worksheet. Upload finished worksheet to the TURN IN tab under your name.

]]> 2022-09-07 16:00:52 UTC https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2286713131 6 Thumbnail sketches christinekanter https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2286713644 After you have completed & turned in the worksheet and you have an idea of what your elements are and what they stand for, sketch out on paper 6 thumbnail sketches of different layouts for your flag. You can use these designs for layout ideas, but also remember your flags do NOT have to all be a rectangle!]]> 2022-09-07 16:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2286713644 Final designs - 3 designs that are 6"x4" in CANVa christinekanter https://padlet.com/christinekanter/hh2i0hw2m362f9i8/wish/2286723316 Select the strongest 3 designs from your 6 sketches and create the 3 you have chosen using CANVA. Post it to the TURN IN under your name 
  • Include in the comments what the images and elements you chose for your flag symbolize.
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