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Sixth graders discuss and identify shapes, spaces, colors, patterns, or tesserae in mosaics and compare them to cultural symbols of the Roman Empire. They design and create mosaics using paper.

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mosaics, the roman empire, ancient rome

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mosaics, roman empire, tile mosaics, social studies
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Grade
6th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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