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Anasazi Basket Weaving

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The Anasazi Indians of Mesa Verde are the focus of this art and social studies lesson. Working in pairs or groups of three, students utilize computers and go online to search for websites about the Anasazi. Students will choose two or three websites to do further research into the basket maker period.

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mesa verde, southwest native americans, anasazi culture, anasazi art, social studies
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6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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2 hrs
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