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The Huichol Community of Mexico: Communicating with Symbols Lesson PlanThe Huichol Community of Mexico: Communicating with Symbols Lesson Plan
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The Huichol Community of Mexico: Communicating with Symbols

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Students study the Huichol Indians. In this Huichol instructional activity, students red The Journey of Tunuri and the Blue Deer, design a visual story using symbols, and make a painting using large paper shapes. A class mural project is also included.

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K - 2nd
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Social Studies & History
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