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Symbols of Culture

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Students discover artistic symbols from cultures around the world. In this cultural murals lesson, students observe different murals on-line, and select two to write about on their student blog. The students investigate the murals and country of origin as well.

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murals, symbols, literary devices, cultural awareness

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cultural art, murals, symbols, social studies
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Grade
K - 2nd
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Research
Technology
Ed Software

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