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 Look for Patterns: Quilts in Two Faith Ringgold Stories Lesson Plan Look for Patterns: Quilts in Two Faith Ringgold Stories Lesson Plan
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Look for Patterns: Quilts in Two Faith Ringgold Stories

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Author Faith Ringgold uses quilts to illustrate her books Tar Beach and Aunt Harriet's Underground Railroad. In this integrated trio of activities, young scholars read stories, identify and create patterns, and design quilt squares of their own. They learn the history of quilts, especially in African American history.

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quilts, sewing, home economics, tar beaches

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geometric designs, quilts, tar beach, faith ringgold, aunt harriet's underground railroad, math
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Math
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For Teacher Use
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3 days
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Project-Based Learning
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