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Put on a Happy Face!

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Students explore using recycled materials. In this ecology/art lesson, students use recycled materials to create a Halloween mask. Students view folk art made of natural and available resources, and discuss possible cultural uses for masks. Detailed instructions for several types of mask-making are included.

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cultural masks, eco friendly art project, halloween artwork, mask making, recyclable art, science
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Grade
1st - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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