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Australian Aborigine Lizard Painting

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Students become familiar with Australian "dot paintings." In this Australian Aboriginal Lizard painting lesson, students make illustration of three types of lizards and complete pictures using "dot painting." Students recognize the characteristics of Australian Aboriginal dot painting.

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Grade
2nd - 5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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