Grade 3 Lesson at a Glance: Chapter 4, Lesson 2

Houghton Mifflin Social Studies
From Sea to Shining Sea

Lesson at a Glance
Chapter 4, Lesson 2: Of Art and Wood (pp. 70-75)

The Big Idea
Framework Concept: Culture Kwakiutl made many things from wood, including canoes and ceremonial objects.

Begin by sharing the different stories students can think of that tell about the history of their people. Encourage students to include stories from their different heritages. Then ask them to discuss the different ways these stories can be told--orally, in books, on television, and in art. Encourage students to bring in any examples they might have at home.

Display or show pictures of wooden carvings. Discuss with students how the art objects might be used or any stories they might tell.

Lesson Outline
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Check for Understanding

Have students name three art objects the Kwakiutl made out of wood and tell why each was important to the Kwakiutl.
Ask students to create a flow chart showing the process of making a canoe or totem pole. Have them show how each was important to Kwakiutl villages.

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