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Peace Quilt

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Learners explore color, shape, line, balance, radial symmetry, unity, repetition, and pattern as they make a peace quilt inspired by those made by Hawaiian women in the 1800s. After learning a bit about the history or peace quilts, the kids will each make a series of drawings on construction paper squares. The squares will be used to construct a peaceful quilt that shows radial symmetry. 

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Grade
5th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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