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This week it was 4th grade's turn to experience making art in the style of the Native Americans. Their social studies curriculum is focusing on the culture and lifestyles of native people from all over America. This art-making experience was a great way to engage students' interests in the ways of life of the past.
For most students, this was their first experience with any type of carving, and they LOVED getting to try it with something as unusual as soap!
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This week, third grade artists experienced making their own paintbrushes. This project was designed to connect with the students' current studies about Native Americans. We discussed how when the Native Americans needed supplies, they couldn't just go to the store and buy them- instead, they had to use the resources that were available.
With their classroom teachers, students read Tomie dePaola's The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush. In the story, Little Gopher explains how he made his brushes from animal hair and crushed rocks, berries, and flowers to make paint. This was our inspiration! In Art, the students collected leaves, grass, and sticks and were responsible for constructing a paintbrush. They were told they had to have bristles and a handle, but how they designed it was up to them. This was an excellent opportunity for students to learn through inquiry, as the International Baccalaureate philosophy encourages. Here are some of the results! |
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