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Learners uses either printed copies or online versions of the USGS Tapestry of Time and terrain maps to respond to geological questions.
Students examine the tapestry "Chariot of Triumph." In this symbolism activity, students analyze the symbols in the tapestry and what they represent. Students create their own design for a tapestry by using various symbols that represent their identities.
Learners examine digital images of the Unicorn tapestry. They discover why the Chodnovsky brothers had a difficult time piecing together digital scans of three-by-three-foot sections of ancient tapestry.
Young scholars analyze the use of tapestries during the Middle Ages and design a tapestry using tessellations. In this tapestry lesson, students visit the given websites to analyze the Bayeaux Tapestry. Young scholars visit Encarta and read descriptions of the types of tapestries. Students research, design, and write an explanation of the tapestry. Young scholars make a tapestry from paper and take pictures of the tapestries to display on the school website.
Students participate in a simulation activity. They explore Ellis Island and experiences that immigrants in the late 1800's had on their way to the United States. The role play includes questioning by inspectors, a manifest list, and the possibility of being detained or denied entry into the United States. Students discuss their activity.
When Europeans first came back with tales of China, they provided vivid written accounts and minimal visual imput. This resulted in art rendered mostly from descriptive language. Learners explore this phenomena by listening to descriptions of specific Chinese masterpieces, then attempting to use just the description to guide their drawing. The lesson could result in an eye-opening class discussion.
Fourth graders discover that humans make things for many reasons. People create things for a specific purpose, to give themselves pleasure, or as a tribute of an event that occurred. They study shape, line, color, texture, balance and design.
Students focus on determining what the characteristics of culture are. They look for these characteristics in a set of photos. They complete a worksheet imbedded in this plan.
Young scholars investigate the loom and weaving process. In this weaving lesson, students use soda straws to make a bracelet or a bookmark. Young scholars use the over-under pattern of weaving.
Students explore the art of mat weaving. In this tapestry lesson, students create maps with paper or photographs. Students understand age appropriate skills and technique of map weaving. Students learn the cultural aspects of map weaving.