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Introduction to Machine Piecing
Pupils discover how to use the rotary cutter, cutting mat, and ruler to make quilt blocks. They make a 4-patch quilt block and write a paper on their first memories of a quilt. They determine how to sew a 1/4" seam and identify bed...
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Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Vases
Students construct a fabric vase as shown in the book, "Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Vases" by Linda Johansen. They cut fabric and appliques using plastic templates then iron on fusible interface. Pieces of the vase are then sewn...
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Quilting Bee-Assembly Line Style
Learners identify the roles of a producer and a consumer. In this economics lesson, students define the roles of a consumer and producer and produce a quilt using an assembly line.
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The Gift Drawings of the Shakers
Students create their own "gift drawings" that are inspired by the dreams and visions of the Shakers. In this gift drawings lesson plan, students learn the history of the Shakers, make their own drawing, and practice elements of design...
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The Kindness Company
Students organize themselves into a simulated company complete with applications, interviews and training. They identify a community need they can fulfill related to cooking or sewing and work to make and deliver the designated product.
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Super Hero High
Students define the characteristics of a hero by creating their own fictional superhero. In this film making activity, students write the background of a superhero character and storyboard scenes from a movie they would like to make....
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If You Could Fly, Where Would You Go?
Young scholars explore story quilts. In this cross curriculum literacy and art lesson, students listen to the story Tar Beachand discuss the art form of story quilts as used by Faith Ringgold. Young scholars sketch their own "Where Would...
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The Economics of Income: If You’re So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?
If basketball players make more than teachers, why shouldn't learners all aspire to play in the NBA? Unraveling the cost and benefits of education and future economic success can be tricky. Economic data, real-life cases, and some...
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Cut-Loose Quilts
Students review basic geometric shapes to use in their quilt. Combining different shapes, they sew together their cut-loose quilt. They share them with the class and describe the meaning of the quilt to them.
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A Haring Holiday
Young scholars create a holiday ornament. In this Keith Haring art lesson, students use paper mache to make 3-dimensional ornaments that resemble his work. Young scholars cut out felt shapes of babies, dogs and angels then sew them...
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Seine for Bugs
Students make their own seine net to catch fish in the water. In this seine let lesson plan, students follow directions to make the net and then use it in the water.
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The Industrial Revolution and Women
Learners learn about inventions of the Industrial Revolution and their impact on life. In this Industrial Revolution lesson, students look at how the Industrial Revolution changed the work experience from farms to factories. They tell...
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More Moms, Fewer Pops
Students explore the concept of women entrepreneurs. In this women entrepreneurs lesson, students read an article about women opening their own businesses. Students discuss factors influencing women to become entrepreneurs. Students...
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Focus on Batiks
Pupils discover the characteristics of batik fabrics. Using the fabric, they create a tulip garden wall hanging. They review warm and cool colors and use various stitching techniques for the stems and leaves. They share their...
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TRADITION WITH A TWIST
Students come prepared with their strips previously cut and sew some strip sets together and have them cut the completed strip sets into sections. They stack the needed sctions for the required blocks of units and set all units together.
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French Braid Quilts
Students create a lap-sized quilt top using a French Braid method. Lesson is written with two time frame options and has step by step classroom instructions as well as suggested homework.
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Welcome Bags
Students identify ways to make new students feel welcome. In this new students lesson, students work with school guidance counselors to identify ways to welcome new students to their school. Students create welcome bags for the new...
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Invention: Computer Technology
Students comprehend that inventions can change the way we live. They comprehend that many inventions start out with design flaws and are refined later by subsequent inventors and designers. Students are explained that the computer, was...
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Quilts, Quilts, and More Quilts!
Middle schoolers practice making sampler quilts out of various fabrics. As a class, they watch a demonstration by their teacher discussing the different techniques. They make their own and share them with the class asking for...
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Fiber Fusion
Create works of art using fabric. Learners use fabric, tissue paper, acrylic gel, and paint to create a unique and interesting piece of work. They discuss the different techniques that can be used to create works of art and evaluate...
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History And Tradition of Seminole Patchwork And Clothing
Students interview Seminole patchwork makers to find out about the history behind patchwork, how patchwork is made, and the meanings of various Seminole patchwork. Then they create some patchwork of their own.
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The 1980s Series - Fashion
Students explore the cultural and creative phenomenons of the 1980s. They transform old clothes, model them and reflect on the process. They create a set as a backdrop and present a Fashion Show.
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A Snapshot of the Connecticut River Valley - 1880
Pupils analyze a variety of images and documents and make inferences from their readings and articulate causality.
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Gender and Work
Students examine different places where economic activity takes place, and jobs done by men and women. They explain factors underlying allocation of jobs done by men and women in different societies .