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Art & Literature Fling - Africa: Home

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Jumbo!  This year, Bethel Springs Elementary will research all things Africa during our Art and Literature Fling.  Explore all the links to find interesting facts, photos, activities, videos, storytelling, and games about African cultures.  Grades will focus on the following:

Grade 1:  Weaving

               Research  on African cloth

Grade 2:  Animal Collages

                Research on the African animals:  gorilla, hyena, meerkat, cheetah, African elephant, hippo, zebra

Grade 3:  Landscape Batik

                Research on the countries:  Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and Zimbabwe

Grade 4:  Clay Water Jugs

                Research on tribal rituals, customs, traditions, clothing, and how they get supplies

Grade 5:  Clay Masks

                Research on the countries: Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and Zimbabwe

 

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Have Fun!


 

Video of the Many Faces and Cultures of Africa

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