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Vocab-u-lous! Build a Fabulous Vocab: Words Beginning with SL
For this vocabulary worksheet, students select the best word to complete the sentence. They are challenged by the difficult words that contain a sl-blend.
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Natural Dyes From Plants
Students investigate how natural dyes from plants was an expression of Native American cultures. They examine objects dyed from natural sources, conduct Internet research, and create their own dyes using various plant sources.
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FLEECE AS WHITE AS SNOW?
Hand out student worksheets. Discuss and review the meaning of the vocabulary words found at the top of the worksheet. Ask students for general definitions, then share the background material.
2. Have students read the information on the...
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Name Illustration Portfolio Covers
Students design a portfolio for their class artwork. They artistically incorporate their names into the portfolio cover design.
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Colonial Life
Fifth graders explore American colonial life. In this interdisciplinary history and science lesson, 5th graders participate in several hands-on activities that require them to make colonial products that involve physical or chemical...
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"Families and Schools of the Past"
First graders listen to and discuss historical fiction and bigraphies from the early American time period. They role-play, draw, write stories and dress up to re-create events from these historical characters.
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Artisans in Focus: The Art of Weaving
This site from Artisans in Focus contains wonderful information on the art of weaving. The site is outlined in link form for easy navigation and it contains information on subjects such as: preparing the yarn, dying the yarn, natural...
Marilyn J. Brackney
Imagination Factory: Soda Straw Weaving
Using plastic straws and yarn, young children can weave a bracelet or bookmark. Website includes detailed instruction on how to weave using soda straws and images showing the various steps.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Art to Zoo Spinning Yarns, Telling Tales About Textiles
A great resource for introducing different types of textiles and weavings to your students. A good amount of background information is included as well as a few simple learning activities.
wikiHow
Wiki How: How to Finger Weave
Don't have a loom? No problem with this weaving idea. All you need is yarn and your fingers!
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Dyeing Yarn, Oitama Pongee
This site from the Traditional Crafts of Japan site contains information on the art of weaving in Japan. It discusses the silk, the weaves, the loom and the future. Pictures are provided along with links to additional information.
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How to Finger Weave
Don't have a loom? No problem with this weaving idea. All you need is yarn and your fingers!
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How to Finger Weave
Don't have a loom? No problem with this weaving idea. All you need is yarn and your fingers!
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How to Finger Weave
Don't have a loom? No problem with this weaving idea. All you need is yarn and your fingers!
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How to Finger Weave
Don't have a loom? No problem with this weaving idea. All you need is yarn and your fingers!
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How to Finger Weave
Don't have a loom? No problem with this weaving idea. All you need is yarn and your fingers!
Curated OER
How to Finger Weave
Don't have a loom? No problem with this weaving idea. All you need is yarn and your fingers!
Curated OER
How to Finger Weave
Don't have a loom? No problem with this weaving idea. All you need is yarn and your fingers!
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Descendants of the Incas
The "Weavings" section of this excellent website offers the following options for in-depth study: "Making and Dyeing Yarn", "Weavers and their Looms", "Chinchero Weaving", "Learning to Weave", and "Patterns of Chinchero". Click on a...
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Dick Blick Art Materials: Multicultural Lesson Plans
Twelve teacher-tested lesson plans to integrate art from around the world into your classroom. Each activity comes with a list of materials you'll need, easy-to-follow explanations, and examples.