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- Grade Range
- 3rd - 8th
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Students explore the techniques of metallic watercolor painting on dark paper. They research functional and decorative containers of past cultures, in preparation for their own creation. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 7th
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Students describe, and try, the process of weaving and demonstrate how Native Americans and others wove beads on a loom to create long, narrow bands for hair and bracelets. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 9th
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Students recognize and describe the sewn beading style of the Ojibwa tribe that was influenced by seventeenth-century French floral embroidery and fabric prints imported by the French traders. They adapt and recreate an Ojibwa bead motif. Full Review »
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- 4th - Higher Ed
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Students show an understanding of how millefiori beads are constructed by making some in several styles in polymer clay. They view images and techniques on a website imbedded in this plan, then attempt to make their own. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 9th
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Students research the Ojibwa beading design. They create their own beading necklace or bracelet. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - Higher Ed
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Students explore how to make millefiori cane beads. They use clay and beads to form the unique art. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students investigate the process of weaving and how Native Americans wove beads on looms. They research Native American geometric patterns online, design a pattern on graph paper, and create a patterned beaded band. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 11th
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Students examine and review Lakota beadwork designs. They watch an instructional video on how to bead and then design and graph a design on paper. Finally they bead the design onto a leather bag. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd - 3rd
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Students solve addition and subtraction problems using strings of beads and number lines. They mentally perform addition and subtraction problems, and write and solve story problems involving whole numbers. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 6th
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Students observe and demonstrate quilling techniques for creating beads. They discuss and view art pieces on a field trip to a "Design Made In Africa" touring exhibit, then use simple quilling techniques to produce beads for a variety of jewelry pieces. Full Review »

