They brainstorm ways to show these connections and decide what artifacts need to be created or collected for the exhibition. Students chose this quote by Jesse Jackson to introduce visitors to the concept of their museum. America is not like a blanket - one piece of unbroken cloth, the same cloth, the same color, the same texture, the same size. Quilts became a sub-theme for their museum.
Students use math skills as they design and create original quilts.
A sixth grade docent explains how different kinds of batting are used in a quilt. Museum visitors examine the batting under a microscope to see its composition and density. Students design and create math and science related board games for museum visitors to play. We made rules to go with the game and planned how to play. The games are educational and contain math and science questions.