Prior to the colonization that occurred between the 16th and 19th centuries, Indigenous Peoples in the Northeastern North American continent had rich cultures with sizable villages and social hierarchies. A few of the larger tribes included the Iroquois, Ojibwa, Sauk, Fox, and Illinois. Explore the PDF handout mapping the original Northeastern …
The culture of Indigenous people in North America is very wide and overarching. Unfortunately, so is the vast history of mistreatment and misappropriation of Indigenous peoples’ culture. Indigenous American culture can be interesting, cultural, spiritual, creative, and unique. However, we want to learn how to celebrate its originality in the …
This handout is a part of the “Art of Giving” series (lesson #17). In this lesson, we will be using: magazine paper (or colorful paper), scissors, glue, Rolled Paper Wall Art Handout (free download below), pen (optional), and a piece of cardboard or card stock (optional). Using the free …
This handout is part of the “Art of Giving” series (lesson #13). In this lesson, we made a paper flower bouquet gift. For this project, you will need: – Colored paper/construction paper – Scissors – Glue – Paper Flower Handout (free download below) – Pen (optional) Use this free handout …
Your skin protects your internal organs using three layers: the epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutaneous fat. Each layer has a different purpose. Download the handout below to learn about each purpose and follow the instructions to make your own clay model of the layers of the skin! Click here …
Objective: Encourages Language, Motor Skills and Musical Expression Materials: sturdy paper/plastic plate rubber bands wood painter’s stick stickers/paints/colored pencils glue stick/tape Instructions: (and there is also a video) Step 1: Using a glue stick or tape, tape together the paper/plastic plate and the wood’s painter stick as the neck of the guitar. Step 2: Take the rubber …
Undine Smith Moore was known as the “Dean of Black Woman Composers,” and she was a talented composer and music educator. Undine was born in 1904 in Jarratt, Virginia to James William Smith and Hardie Turnbull Smith. Undine grew up in a musical household. She started learning piano from Lillian Allen Darden when she was …
William Grant Still by: Carl Van Vechten | Public Domain William Grant Still was known as the “Dean of African-American Classical Composers.” He had a renowned career as a composer who broke many racial barriers in classical music. Still was born on May 11, 1895, in Woodville, Mississippi. He was raised in Little …
