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- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students study three of the basic principles of design: l) designs should create a rhythmic pattern made up of related shapes, 2) colors should be repeated so as to not force the eye to remain with a single part of the composition, and 3) a composition should have a major center of interest and at least one minor one. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th
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Students observe symmetry, radial balance and fractional parts in natural and man-made objects in their environment. They give examples and identify symmetrical and asymmetrical designs. Pupils are given a box of crayons and they divide the crayons into hot and cold colors to identify warm and cool colors. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 6th
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Students examine the culture of the Native Americans. As a class, they discuss the negative impact of the melting pot theory and how different cultures can be preserved today. In pairs, they practice saying Native American words and determine their meaning along with examining pictures of different cultures. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 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 »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 3rd
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Students examine lives of early pioneers who traveled west for better opportunities. They listen to story Josafina and the Story Quilt, and discuss hardships encountered by traveling families. Students then complete research and make posters highlighting life then and now. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 6th
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Students examine mathematical symbols and formulas included in works of art. They analyze quilts for shapes and they each make their own quilt from squares using geometric shapes. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 6th
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Students research and use their discoveries to create a computer presentation and a quilt block on Nebraska. They will tell the story of Nebraska in an oral presentation using each piece of the quilt. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 6th
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Students examine the history of quilt making. They explore the pattern, designs, and color schemes of the quilt. Students read stories about quilting. They create a story to further develop into a story quilt. Additional cross curriculum activities are included. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 6th
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Students examine numerous quilts that show the culture and history of Nebraska. Using the internet, they view quilts from different points in history and discuss them as a class. They examine the role quilts play in discovering information about their heritage. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students discover how to design and create a star quilt with the use of the following resources: the community, art, technology, and the teacher. They examine how to apply the skill of doing quality work to other areas of their life. Full Review »

