Title: Weaving
Grade Level: 3
Subject(s): Social Studies, Art
Learner Outcomes:
The student will be able
to:
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utilize and operate a PowerPoint
presentation on straw weaving
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explain the importance of weaving in Native American lives
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experience the process of weaving
Duration of Lesson: 2 classes (30 minutes)
Materials:
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3 plastic straws
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yarn (several colors), total needed: 4 yards
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scissors
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ruler
Technology Tools / Courseware:
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multimedia computer with Internet access
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PowerPoint
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camera
Teacher Notes:
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It is always easier to help students with a project when
you have tried it yourself first.
Procedures:
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Look at the PowerPoint presentation
of straw weaving together and discuss why weaving was important to Native
Americans.
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Follow the preparation directions on the
PowerPoint
presentation together as a class or allow students to work independently
on the project.
Modifications:
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Allow students to partner together and assist each
other. Often an extra pair of hands will make all the difference.
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Students could weave with paper to experience the process
on a simplified scale.
Enrichment Activities:
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Students can add feathers and beads to enhance the
final project.
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Read Annie
and the Old One by Miska Miles.
Evaluation / Assessment:
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Student participation.
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Pictures to be taken to add to portfolio.
State and National Standards:
West
Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives
Computer/Technology IGOS: 3.52, 3.55, 3.58
Social Studies IGOS: 3.20, 3.22, 3.30, 3.40, 3.42
Math IGOS: 3.19, 3.24, 3.25, 3.39,
Art IGOS: 3.1, 3.5 3.8, 3.11, 3.18, 3.19, 3.20, 3.22, 3.29
National
Standards
History:
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Understands family life now and in the past, and family life
in various places long ago
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Understands the history of a local community and how communities
in North America varied long ago
Technology:
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Knows the characteristics and uses of computer software programs
Mathematics:
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Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of
the concepts of geometry
Visual Arts:
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Understands and applies media, techniques, and processes
related to the visual arts
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Understands the visual arts in relation to history and cultures
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Understands the characteristics and merits of one's own artwork
and the artwork of others
References:
a. resources cited:
b. additional resources:
Authors: Bev
Spencer, Karen Kersey, Gina
Underwood
Alban Elementary School
