Henna Hands

Students investigate the lifestyle of Gandhi by creating a Venn Diagram.  In this biographical lesson, students compare the philosophies of Martin Luther King Jr. and Gandhi while discussing their teaching methods.  Students utilize the...

Class members get a chance to practice the art of Mehndi as they use markets to apply patterns to a latex glove.

Students investigate Navajo weaving and dying techniques in this introductory activity to Native American rugs. Emphasis is placed on investigation of a short video and internet resources.

Body decoration has been practiced for years and years, and it is often associated with a culturally significant event. To celebrate Harmony Day, children discuss the Hindu custom of henna or hand painting. They brainstorm ways people...

Elementary schoolers investigate different methods of measurement by conducting an experiment. Learners utilize a one-liter bottle to find the difference in volume measurements between the metric and English systems. They create a chart...

Students create a poster showing how two different cultures strive for beauty.

Students study the historic and contemporary uses of henna body art in different cultures. They determine what henna is and how it is use as a temporary tattoo. As an art project, they trace their own hands and draw an appropriate woman...