Each of the lessons have activity projects, slides, objects for use and viewing, and background information. Writings and pictures by Wang Yani, a famous young Chinese painter, are included. The Teacher's and Student's Guides provide a lot of interesting information and instructions for beginning artists. Society, diversity, commonality and the individual. Indian Culture through Baskets Explore the art, history and process of ash splint basketry making, a tradition which is maintained by native peoples today in the New England area.
Students examine ash splint baskets in multiple stages of construction.
Raw ash splint is provided so students can try to make their own basket. Meet, through a series of profiles, the celebrated local artists who produce fine basketry for today's collectors and learn the history of cultural survival. Activity suggestions, baskets, books and a Teachers guide are included. We hope that when children learn about some of the games and crafts that Mexican people practice, that they will also think about their commonalties with Mexicans. A Teacher's Guide has suggestions for Kit use.