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Young scholars explore world culture by conducting an art project in class. In this Native American culture activity, students identify the types of materials American Indians utilized in their artistic endeavors, specifically clay. Young scholars utilize clay to create pots similar in the style Native Americans once did and complete a worksheet about the activity.

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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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