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Build Me a Legend: Grade 4-6

Summary

This lesson presents 10 Inuit artists whose work reflects traditions that are thousands of years old and bears witness to a culture that is alive and well, and in full transition.  Learning different Inuit stories, students will create a three-dimensional scene from a legend. 

Theory:

Students will recognize that artists manipulate elements and principles of design to communicate an idea. 

Creation:

Students will design an artwork to convey a message. 

Analysis:

Students will demonstrate awareness that artworks are influenced by social, historical, and cultural contexts. 

Cross Curriculum Links:

This lesson plan also explores the subject areas of?  Social studies and Language arts