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Do You Dare to Dream?

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Third graders discover the meaning behind dream catchers. In this themes and symbols in art lesson plan, 3rd graders discuss the meaning of Native American dream catchers. Students use paper plates, beads, and feathers to make the dream catcher.

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literary themes, literary elements, symbols, literary devices

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art work, connections to culture, dream catchers, symbols, themes, visual and performing arts
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3rd
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Duration
30 mins
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Project-Based Learning
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