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Navajo Pottery: Beautiful Objects Lesson PlanNavajo Pottery: Beautiful Objects Lesson Plan
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4th - 8th
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Navajo Pottery: Beautiful Objects

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Young potters make their very own version of the classic Navajo Pottery. With helpful worksheets and applicable cross-curricular activities, the activity is an enriching way to mold both your clay and the multicultural acceptance of your class.

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navajo art, the navajo, native american culture

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native american art, navajo art, navajo pottery, english language arts

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  • Encourages critical thinking and application skills
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