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49 Colonial america quilting Lesson Plans
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- 2nd - 4th
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Students examine the many ways quilts were used to chronicle the history and experiences of African slaves and African-Americans in America. They analyze a story quilt using the elements of storytelling, then create a class quilt. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the theme of independence in American history by participating in a class-wide paper quilt project. Each student creates three quilt squares representing the past, present and future of independence in the United States. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 2nd
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Students synthesize science information on fibers, social studies background on colonial times, and language skills to write a book that provides concrete information and models an authentic purpose for writing. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students recognize that quilts are created by geometric components. They examine how quilts are an artistic art form that show the cultural heritage of the people who make them. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students, in groups, examine, analyze, and explore actual items from the colonial era. They do further research about one or more of the items and prepare a creative group presentation which includes the additional info they found about their items. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students examine the different aspects of life in Colonial America. At home, they make traditional colonial recipes to share with the class. In groups, they read a book about the purpose and act of quilting and create their own quilt using fabric squares. To end the lesson, they practice dying fabric using fruits and vegetables. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 3rd
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Students explore why people migrate, in general, and more specifically during the colonial era. They discover the reasons why people with different perspectives often come in conflict with each other. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students explore the history and purpose of quilts in early America. They create and name their own unique quilt blocks. Students combine their quilt blocks with other students in the class to create a class quilt. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students complete a unit on Colonial America. They define key vocabulary terms, color and label a map, participate in class discussions, listen to an excerpt from the book "Pilgrims of Plymouth" by Marcia Sewell, create a class quilt, and compose a letter written from the point of view of a colonist. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th
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Students are able to make a paper quilt showing colonial crafts. They are able to compare colonial crafts with contemporary creations. Students discuss Paul Revere and how he made his living as a silversmith and an engraver. They then go to the website selection of the Colonial Crafts, which offers students reports on several crafts. Full Review »
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