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Sympathy flowers
After learning about the general mechanics of flower arranging, this Powerpoint would be a useful tool to elaborate on the specifics of Sympathy flowers. The financial impact on flower businesses, and some trends in design are discussed....
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Weaving Traditions - Activity 1
Students practice the techniques of weaving and braiding in this introductory lesson on family traditions and visual art. The lesson includes a video and other resource links.
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Paper Coil Baskets
Have your class learn about basket making with this resource. Learners talk about the techniques used to make baskets in Native American cultures. Then, they make baskets using paper coils. The results are attractive.
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Basketry
Students are introduced to the technique of basket making. Using paper, they follow written instructions to make their own basket design. To end the lesson, they identify other materials that could be used to make the basket and how the...
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Baskets
For this literacy worksheet, 1st graders look at the objects and circle the one basket that is different that is inside the circle. One could write a sentence about baskets as an extension.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of African Art: Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art
Explore the crafts that the African American culture exported from native African lands, basketry and cultivation of rice. With the lessons provided in the downloadable document, students will weave together history, geography, social...
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: Native North American Art
The MFA's collection of Native American art traces its origins to the 1870s, when the Museum opened to the public. Includes Navajo weavings, Zuni Pueblo pottery, and Plains beadwork. Click on 'View All Works' to access the collection.
University College London
University College London: Digital Egypt: Basketry
Click on materials, techniques, or function to see pictures of basket techniques from ancient Egypt. Very little commentary, but interesting pictures.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Household Utensils and Materials
A fascinating look inside the home of a common Egyptian to see the utensils needed for running a household. Read about the containers, tools, pottery, and sewing tools.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Furniture
An interesting and comprehensive discussion of the kinds of furniture found in Egyptian houses. Accompanied by many pictures. Links to many other sites with pictures of furniture.
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Fruit Baskets Jpg
Excerpts from a book that depicts the importance, functionality, and manufacture of the Shaker baskets in Mt. Lebanon, New York in the 1800's.
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A Selection of Shaker Fancy Baskets Jpg
Excerpts from a book that depicts the importance, functionality, and manufacture of the Shaker baskets in Mt. Lebanon, New York in the 1800's.
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Shaker Fancy and Utility Baskets Jpg
Excerpts from a book that depicts the importance, functionality, and manufacture of the Shaker baskets in Mt. Lebanon, New York in the 1800's.