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Native American Story Necklaces

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Combine a study of Native American history and art in this lesson. Learners discuss the importance of fetishes in Native American culture, the history of necklaces, and create their own works of art. Your class will find this to be both motivating and interesting.

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native american culture

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native american art, visual art, visual and performing arts
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Grade
K - 6th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Modeling

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