Crossing Borders/Breaking Boundaries Pre- and Post-Encounter Arts of the Early Americas June 22 – 29, 2009 |
Unit of Study: Pre- and Post Encounter Art of the Early Americas Lesson Title: Using Textiles to Tell Our Story Subject Area(s): Math, Social Studies, Art Grade Level: Second Grade Author: Ronique McDaniel County: Prince George’s County, MD Length of Time: Two to three 45-minute sessions *This lesson is part of a unit lesson on Pre- and Post Encounter Art of the Early Americas. The connecting lesson was created by teammate Anya Barnes. _________________________________________________________________________ Abstract: Since the beginning of time people have needed a way to express themselves. Many people forget that written language was not the only way used to communicate. Symbols and pictures were used by a great number of people especially by the indigenous peoples of North America to communicate amongst each other, as well as telling their story to others centuries later. Students will learn through various explorations how important ancient artifacts are to understanding the lives of indigenous people as well as having the opportunity to create their own artifact to express themselves. Through using a variety of resources, students will learn the importance of carefully evaluating information. Students will be exposed to current groups who still use textiles as a way to non-verbally hand down traditions. Background: Students will be introduced to a few of the indigenous groups of people in North America, and discover ways they communicated with each other and shared their history. They will research what types of material they used and why, based on their resources. Students will learn that there are other ways of communication besides many of those they may be familiar with such as: telephones, writing, etc. Materials: The Patchwork Quilt by Valerie Flournoy pictures by Jerry Pinkney Resources: The Patchwork Quilt by Valerie Flournoy pictures by Jerry Pinkney Library of Congress: www.loc.org, www.loc.org/teachers Dumbarton Oaks Museum: www.doaks.org
Standards/ Learner Outcomes: Fine Arts Standards Visual Arts Math: Number Computation & Relationships Geometry: Combine and subdivide squares, triangles, and rectangles to identify a new shape Geography: Use geographic concepts and processes to examine the role of culture, technology, and the environment in the location and distribution of human activities and spatial connections throughout time. History: Examine significant ideas, beliefs, and themes; organize patterns and events; and analyze how individuals and societies have changed over time in Maryland, the United States and around the world.
Objectives/ Skills: Fine Arts Objectives Content Objectives Keywords/ Vocabulary: Artifact Motivation: Students will be asked prior to the lesson to bring in an item from home that is important to their family Scope and Sequence: Teacher Directed- Reading Assignment, Artifact Examples Assessment: Technique Practice Closure/ Reflection: Tunics/textiles were used first by the indigenous people and many people since to tell stories of their culture through various colors, pictures/ symbols |
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