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Art for the Common Good: Junkanoo! Lesson PlanArt for the Common Good: Junkanoo! Lesson Plan
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Art for the Common Good: Junkanoo!

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Students explore characteristics of effective group work. In this multi-cultural social studies instructional activity, students work in teams to design and construct a headdress similar to what would be worn during the Bahamian festival of Junkanoo. Students discuss traits of cooperative projects and factions as related to various multi-cultural groups.

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philanthropy, human rights, civil rights

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bahamian festival, community capital, community government, factions, human rights, philanthropy, social studies
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
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