Creating an Autobiographical Amulet Necklace

Students explore Latin American art. In this bi-lingual art history instructional activity, students view a vast collection of Latin American artwork to better conceptualize the depth and contributions Latin American artist have had...

Research ancient cultures with your class. They will read assigned text in class and utilize a map to identify the location of Egypt. Young scholars complete many ancient Egypt activities including multiple choice questions, role-plays,...

Students study the jewelry from various groups from Africa. They identify and discuss the region Equatoria and the Yoruba and people from Benin and review the jewelry from this region. They make and pour a plaster of paris mold and...

Students create power figures. In this visual arts instructional activity, students design and build their own sculptures that replicate those made by the Songye in Zaire, Africa.

Students explore the meaning of the term "material culture" and its role in piecing together the past. They research ancient Egyptian material culture and the style of ancient Egyptian art. They then reproduce a portrait in the manner of...

Students draw and design a musical instrument that incorporates a human figure or animal. In this musical lesson plan, students will discover the differences between African drums. This lesson plan is designed for elementary, middle,...

Can you imagine what it's like to be able to carve an animal out of stone? Kids do, as they analyze the techniques used to create the South Indian sculpture, Sacred Bull of Shiva. After a critical look at the piece, they write a...

Students research the meaning of a hamsa, find pictures of this amulet and discover that it is a common symbol in both Islam and Judaism. They make a replica of this traditional amulet and then decorate it with authentic and creative...