African Masks (Pre-Visit)

Learners discover Native American culture by creating masks.  In this customs lesson, students create their own masks in class from plaster and paint.  Learners perform a skit in front of their school showcasing their mask...

Celebrate Black History Month with a packet of materials on African American inventors. Readers discover several inventors' character traits, their inventions, and their lives. They even have the opportunity to conduct further research...

Students make replicas of African masks. They also express what attributes they would want to have as an adult and put that into their mask.

Learners explain the purpose of masks to various cultures in Africa. They recognize the conceptual patterns used to create African masks and illustrate their understanding by creating their own masks

Students read about George Washington Carver, then work in small groups to design, write and illustrate a booklet about his accomplishments.

Students are introduced to the Dogon Society of Africa and view examples of African mask art. They use grocery bags, paper and glue to make a mask that represents an animal and then stage a dance to imitate the characteristics of their...

Learners research George Washington Carver. In this science lesson, students discuss George Washington Carver's contribution to science. Learners explain how peanut butter is produced.

Students discover historical value and use of different African masks through research and literature. Students also relate different customs and traditions of ethnic groups to the masks.