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Lesson Plan: Carving Through History Lesson PlanLesson Plan: Carving Through History Lesson Plan
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Lesson Plan: Carving Through History

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Peek into the art and history of ancient Mexico by analyzing the artifact Stone Serpent Heads. Learners examine images of the piece, discuss its origin, history, and significance. They experience the carving process by creating similar pieces from clay or soap. The lesson plan culminates in a creative writing project where they write from the perspective of a carver from Tenochtitlan.

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critical thinking, visual literacy, mexican culture, tenochtitlan

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Art History, Narrative Writing, critical thinking, mexican culture, visual literacy, tenochtitlan, teotihuacan, ancient mexico, carving process, carving techniques, social studies
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Grade
6th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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