A lesson plan for creating a 'yarn painting' in the style of the Huichol People of Mexico. I include this lesson as part of a unit on Mexico & Central America
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THE PLAN
5 sessions; 45 minutes per session
1. SWBAT create artworks that demonstrate an understanding of contrast
2. SWBAT create artworks centered around plant and/or animal forms
3. SWBAT explain the significance of Nierika Artwork to the Huichol People
1. Show students examples of traditional Nierika
2. Have students generate preliminary sketches
3. Go over Summative Nierika Criteria
4. Students will create yarn or marker/colored pencil artworks in the style of the Huichol's Nierika designs
See attached rubric
I use this lesson with high school students but have also taught it to fourth graders, it is very adaptable depending on how you edit the criteria
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