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World
BOX OF CRAYONSK+
...In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., create a classroom box of crayons to celebrate our differences and discover our similarities.
COLORFUL PAPER MASKSK+
...using paper and scissors and objects you find, you can make masks of all colors and kinds.
MASKSK-8
...an easy way for your students to make false faces.
COFFEE CAN DRUMK-4
...drums are an important part of life and ceremony in many cultures.
PAPIER MACHE MASKS - MASKMANIAK+
...artistically, masks are among the most remarkable objects created by traditional civilizations.
SOLE PEOPLEK-8
...learning about African American inventor Jan Earnst Matzeliger. From Debi London.
Africa
DRUMGr. 4-12
...make a dumbek or conga drum with materials from your garden shed.
KENTE CLOTHSGr. 2
Students will learn the history of Ghanaian Kente Cloths as they practice using geometric shapes to design their own Kente Cloth strips. From Amy Shapley.
Australia
DIDGERIDOOSK+
...a didgeridoo is a long wooden trumpet-like instrument used by the Aboriginal peoples of Australia.
China
CHINESE DRAGONK-2
...Ilona Lelli has what it takes to create a Chinese dragon. You and your kinderartists will enjoy this multicultural lesson.
Japan
JAPANESE FANSK-6
...learning about Japanese culture from a variety of web sources and a lesson from Karen West.
JAPANESE ABSTRACT WIND SOCKK-6
Learn how to create a windsock with a paper bag and some magic markers. From C. Schilling.
Mexico
MEXICAN METAL TOOLINGGr. 4-6NEW
...with this lesson from Margaret Morales, students will express ideas about Mexico using metal tooling techniques and the elements of art and principles of design.
MESOAMERICAN CODEX BOOKSGr. 5
...here, students will learn about Ancient Mesoamericans as they create a wonderful piece of historical art. Art Educator Amy Shapley walks you and your kinderartists through the steps.
YARN PAINTING (OFRENDAS)Gr. 4-8
...the Huichol Indians of Mexico are known for their yarn paintings.
North America
DREAMCATCHERSGr. K-5NEW
...Students will discover the origin of the popular decorative art called a dreamcatcher. From Dana Macrigiane.
NORVAL MORRISSEAU - OJIBWA PAINTERGr. 3+
...a medicine man or shaman, Morrisseau developed a style which has since evolved and been used by many Native artists.
MINI TOTEMSGr. 3-6
...totem poles are tall, carved posts that were created by important men among certain tribes of British Columbia and Alaska
SAND PAINTINGGr. 2+
...Navajo Indians created sand paintings as a way of chasing away evil spirits.
INUIT CARVINGGr. 4-8
...A wonderful 3-dimensional art lesson plan (in clay) from Pat Higgins.
The Kids' Multicultural Art Book
by Alexandra M. Terzian
An exciting hands-on feast of multicultural art and craft experiences. Includes background information and instructions for more than 100 craft projects from African, Native American, Eskimo, Asian, and Hispanic cultures.
Crafts of Many Cultures
by Aurelia Gomez
This complete, step-by-step illustrated guide offers teachers 30 easy-to-do art projects using readily available materials. The project, from around the world, comes complete with cultural background information and extension activities.
Multicultural Arts and Crafts
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The Kids' Multicultural Art Book
Crafts of Many Cultures