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Maya Lin - Artist, Architect, Environmentalist Lesson PlanMaya Lin - Artist, Architect, Environmentalist Lesson Plan
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Maya Lin - Artist, Architect, Environmentalist

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Sixth graders explore the life of Maya Lin and analyze the impact of her architectural philosophy on her work. They trace the history of the Vietnam Memorial from its conception by Maya Lin, to the present day. A time line is created of Maya Lin's life.

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environmental art, the environment

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6th
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Social Studies & History
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