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Bestiarity and Gargoyles

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Students complete an art project. In this gargoyles lesson, students learn about gargoyles and other medieval architecture features and discuss their purposes. Students create their own monsters using an etching technique. This lesson includes writing extension and self-evaluation form.

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bestiarity, etching techniques, gargoyles, visual and performing arts
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Grade
5th - 6th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 day
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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