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Young scholars make an African mask.  In this culture and heritage lesson, students view samples of African masks and learn about the importance of these masks.  Young scholars visit the African Art Museum website to view the styles of mask making.  Students create their own African mask using paper mache, write a paragraph about their mask and share it with the class.

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cultural awareness, heritage

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african mask, culture, heritage, social studies
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Grade
4th - 5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
3 hrs
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Project-Based Learning
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