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he History and Aesthetics of African Jewelry
Students study the jewelry from various groups from Africa. They identify and discuss the region Equatoria and the Yoruba and people from Benin and review the jewelry from this region. They make and pour a plaster of paris mold and...
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African Mask
Students make masks. In this African art lesson, students review background information about African art and the use of masks. Students use geometric shapes and other designs to create their masks.
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African Mask
Young scholars research the importance of masks to the African culture. In this African mask instructional activity, students design original masks using a variety of materials. Young scholars use the template provided to...
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The African Burial Ground
Fourth graders analyze findings at African burial grounds. In this research skills lesson, 4th graders research Internet and print sources regarding African American heritage. Students discuss their findings.
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Art: African Collar Necklace
Pupils investigate the significance of African collar necklaces. To make replicas of the jewelry, they cut out the centers of paper plates leaving only the ribbed edges. To complete the necklaces, students apply tempera paints and glitter.
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The African Burial Ground
Learners analyze African American burial grounds. In this African American history instructional activity, students draw conclusions about African American communities in early New York and consider how archeology made it possible to...
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African Elephants
In this elephant worksheet, students read several factual paragraphs about African elephants. Students then answer several questions about the animals.
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African Art and Personal Adornment: Jewelry
Students observe and identify examples of personal adornment in African art and recall how African jewelry relates to beauty, status, and wealth. They create their own clay pendants or other personal adornments.
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Personal Power Figures
Students create African Personal Power Figure boxes describing how they view themselves and discuss what personal traits are important to the preservation and improvement of a civilization.
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Communicating Values and History through Masks
Students create an African style mask that depicts a value or character trait that is important in their community.
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Encoded Meanings
Students explore symbols in art and complete related activities. In this art symbols lesson, students compare symbols they recognize to those of an African culture. Students create a collaborative work of art with symbols that have an...
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Warm Up: When Modern Human Behavior Appeared in Early Hominids
Upper graders or entry college level learners use the provided article links to answer three questions regarding early modern human behavior. They compose short essay responses that accommodate each part of the overarching question,...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Museum: African Connections
This site is an online exhibit with a wealth of information on many aspects of African art. Find examples of masks, sculptures, fiber arts, and much more. Browse through the exhibit using the toolbar on the left.
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University of Pennsylvania: Traditional African Art
A wonderful collection of images that includes masks, carvings, instruments, sabers, jewelry, furniture, terracotta and much more. Some have a brief description of their importance or meaning.
Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn Museum: The Arts of Africa
The Arts of Africa website lets you view objects from the Brooklyn Museum's collections of African art, including masks, ceremonial items, statues, jewelry, royal regalia, and household objects. With more than twenty audio tours that...
Smithsonian Institution
The Fabric of Moroccan Life
This online exhibit at the National Museum of African Art highlights textiles, embroidery, and jewelry from Morocco. Besides having pictures of 67 artifacts, there is a section on the history of Morocco. The education link allows...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ancient Egypt
The British Museum discusses the history surrounding its art pieces from Ancient Egypt.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Crafts for Kids
Choose from dozens of simple crafts including activities for the holidays, animal crafts and much more.