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In this activity, learners examine ways that Native Americans of the Southwest express their relationship with nature through art. Learners cooperate to create a large weaving and individual rug designs. This activity is featured on pp.30-31 of the "One With the Earth: Native Americans and the Natural World" multidisciplinary unit of study for kindergarten through third grade.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 4 - 11
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 6- to 10-foot-long strips of crepe paper or inexpensive cloth in different colors
- construction paper
- crayons
- markers
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
- Earth Structure
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Life Sciences
- Ecology
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Mathematics
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Algebra
- Patterns
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Algebra
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The Nature of Technology
- The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
- Nature and Environment
- Physical Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Culture, ethnicity, and gender
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Native American
- Acknowledges this group's contributions to STEM
- Uses inclusive images of people from this group
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
- Classroom Resources
- One With the Earth: Native Americans and the Natural World (A Multidisciplinary Unit for Kindergarten Through Third Grade)
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis,