Anthropological Art Projects

Art Around the World Art/Language Arts/Social Studies; Grades 6-8
In this activity, students will explore the art styles of different cultures by researching and then creating a "museum exhibit."

Natural Art Art/Social Studies; Grades 3-6
Students acquaint themselves with the way artwork of early Native Americans incorporated aspects of their environment and everyday experiences, and students apply those principles in their own creative efforts.

Chinese Kite Art; Grade 3 The purpose of this activity is for the students to learn how to make their own Chinese kite. Students learn about diversity by comparing the differences in the cultures and customs of the United States and China.

American Indian Leather Painting Grades 5 and 6Students use paper bags to create stories that resemble old Indian leather paintings. They can think about what life was like in an Indian tribe and how they communicated their stories on to their children.

Beginner Bonsai Grades 5+ Students will understand the tradition of Bonsai trees and how they develop.

Moccasin Making History, Art, Math Grades 4-6  Students will make moccasins (like the Salish side-seam pattern).

Origami Grade 4 Students will demonstrate the ability to use paper folding by understanding the Japanese culture and some of the reasons why it is believed that Origami was started.

Plant Dyes Fine Arts, Social Studies, Science Grades K-6 Students will be able to use plant materials to create various colored dyes and will be able to use these dyes to create a painting and/or dye cloth.

Japanese Kite Stories Grade 1 Students will learn about a traditional Japanese practice.

Pictograph Stone Carving Social Studies, Language Arts, or Art Grades 3 - 5The students will learn a method of communication used by ancient Egyptian or Native American tribes.

The Hmong and the Storycloth This lesson shows how traditions and cultures are transmitted through folklore and art.

Cave Art Elementary GradesThis lesson enables students to participate in a discussion about primitive cave people and simulate an environment that resembles a prehistoric cave.