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- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students listen to the teacher provide information about Ghana. The teacher presentation provides them with information about the size and location of Ghana, pictures of the region, currency, jewelry, dolls, and its poverty. Students compare how the people of Ghana are similar and different to the people in their own community. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 12th
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Students research how: The ocean is the source of many materials, from ores mined from its depths to relaxing mineral salts for a bath. Exquisite mother-of-pearl inlay, decorative shells, and pearl jewelry are found in gift shops worldwide. The ocean is also important resources for food worldwide. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th
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Students choose a specific topic (art, dress/jewelry, family life, religion, Nile River, hieroglyphics, pharaohs, and pyramids), research the topic, and write a three-page report. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 6th
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Students create a 3-D self-standing album containing an accurate timeline of his/her life. They select personal items to attach to the timeline (like jewelry, photos, etc.). Also, they create journals as keepsakes for themselves and their families. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th - 11th
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Students examine a portrait of Maconaquah and compose a list of things they observe about her. They look at her age, clothing, jewelry and her emotions based on her facial expression. Conclusions are drawn as they "read" the pictures their viewing. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd
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Students brainstorm a list of the types of clothing worn in the fall. After listening to a speaker, they are read a story about clothing and jewelry. They graph the different types of clothing worn by their classmates and research the origin of moccasins. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th
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Students participate in a wide variety of activities within this lesson including being introduced to legends, writing their own legends, how to make beaded crafts, story planets and how to prepare for a "Family Day" within the classroom. They also study how to make coil clay pots and experience how to "jig." Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Student research the art of metal casting as well as the science and history behind it. After investigating, they practice the art of cuttlebone pewter casting by designing and creating pewter jewelry and sculptures that are inspired by dreams. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students research and investigate the science, history, and art of metal casting. They investigate and practice the art of cuttlebone pewter casting. Students create lamp work glass pieces for inclusion in pewter castings. They design and create pewter jewelry and or scultptures using the cuttlebone casting method. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the science and history of working with glass to create jewelry using lamp work pieces. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The information is used in order to create the context for further exploration with the creation of personal artwork. Full Review »

