First grade students are in a unit about folk art around the world. We began our unit by learning about Folk Art Suns created by the Nahua Natives in Mexico, we found Mexico on a map, and we discussed Mexican history.
Students learn about folk art, traditional beliefs and cultures, and utilize facial expressions and feelings when discussing sun art and aesthetics. We also learn about the history of sun art in Mexico, including the Sun Stone and calenders, some background on which can be found on the shared teaching Prezi below:
Students learn about folk art, traditional beliefs and cultures, and utilize facial expressions and feelings when discussing sun art and aesthetics. We also learn about the history of sun art in Mexico, including the Sun Stone and calenders, some background on which can be found on the shared teaching Prezi below:
Students use fine motor skills and learn more about ceramic art, clay processes and slab building when creating a slab-based sun out of red, or terra cotta clay. We then us glazes and underglazes to decorate our suns with polka dots, stripes, flowers, and other designs (some Nahua Indians use the suns to celebrate changes in their lives or things they are proud of in their community).
Enjoy our first grade sun slideshow.
Enjoy our first grade sun slideshow.