Major Art Modality Utilized: Visual Arts and Creative Movement Multiple Intelligences Addressed: Visual/Spatial, Kinesthetic Lesson Abstract: The students will create a yarn weaving on a cardboard loom. They will plan and implement a pattern using 3 colors. They will perform a creative movement which simulates the weaving process. Materials Needed: prepared cardboard looms approximately 6”x7”, pre-measured yarn for the warp, a variety of colors for weaving, paper, pencils, scissors, weaving samples, masking tape, markers Standards Addressed in this Lesson: VA2PR.2 Understands and applies media, techniques, and processes of two-dimensional art processes (drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed-media) using tools and materials in a safe and appropriate manner to develop skills. g. Develops craft techniques (e.g., collage, stitchery, weaving). VA2PR.3 Understands and applies media, techniques, and processes of three-dimensional works of art (ceramics, sculpture, crafts, and mixed-media) using tools and materials in a safe and appropriate manner to develop skills. c. Creates composition using traditional and/or contemporary craft methods (e.g., weaving, stitchery, and jewelry). Standards Addressed in this Lesson: VA2PR.2 Understands and applies media, techniques, and processes of two-dimensional art processes (drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed-media) using tools and materials in a safe and appropriate manner to develop skills. g. Develops craft techniques (e.g., collage, stitchery, weaving). VA2PR.3 Understands and applies media, techniques, and processes of three-dimensional works of art (ceramics, sculpture, crafts, and mixed-media) using tools and materials in a safe and appropriate manner to develop skills. c. Creates composition using traditional and/or contemporary craft methods (e.g., weaving, stitchery, and jewelry). SUBJECT AREA/ SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: Weaving a Way Social Studies and Visual Arts and Creative Movement-2 nd Grade SUBJECT AREA/ SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: Weaving a Way Social Studies and Visual Arts and Creative Movement-2 nd Grade Page 1 of 4 Procedures: Students will inspect the cloth that is woven. They will name characteristics of woven cloth. “Strings going over and under each other.” The teacher will show students what is needed to create woven cloth. What is weaving? “It is a pattern of over and under which creates cloth.” Discuss how the native American Creek and Cherokee People used to and some still do weave. Before modern times they would use cotton or fibers in plants to weave their clothes. First the loom must be prepared by warping it. Students will move their bodies to help clarify this procedure. Choose 2 students to be the loom and one to be the warp thread. Have the warp student simply walk around the loom students in one direction several times. The idea is to have the students moving the same way the warp yarn will move around the loom.

Standards Addressed in this Lesson (continued): VA2C.2 Develops life skills through the study and production of art. a. Manages goals and time. b. Adapts to change. c. Works in teams. d. Guides and leads others. SS2H2 The student will describe the Georgia Creek and Cherokee cultures of the past in terms of tools, clothing, homes, ways of making a living, and accomplishments. a. Describe the regions in Georgia where the Creeks and Cherokees lived and how the people used their local resources. Standards Addressed in this Lesson (continued): VA2C.2 Develops life skills through the study and production of art. a. Manages goals and time. b. Adapts to change. c. Works in teams. d. Guides and leads others. SS2H2 The student will describe the Georgia Creek and Cherokee cultures of the past in terms of tools, clothing, homes, ways of making a living, and accomplishments. a. Describe the regions in Georgia where the Creeks and Cherokees lived and how the people used their local resources. Procedures continued: -Pass a cardboard loom to each student and label it with their name. Hand out yarn and have students warp their looms. (Hint: it is easier for most students if you use an even number of warp threads on the front of the loom-this also gives you an opportunity to discuss even and odd numbers.) -Use peer tutors to assist those who are having difficulty warping their loom. Tape the loose ends on the back of the loom. Discuss patterns with the students. There are 3 main patterns which work best for these small weavings. Page 2 of 4 SUBJECT AREA/ SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: Weaving a Way Visual Arts and Creative Movement-2 nd Grade SUBJECT AREA/ SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: Weaving a Way Visual Arts and Creative Movement-2 nd Grade Weaving Vocabulary loom warp weft Yarn fiber A=black B=gray C=brown ABCABCABCA ABCBA ABACABACA Mirror pattern Coral Snake pattern Have students write down their 3 colors and their pattern on a piece of paper. Students should show this each time they get a new piece of yarn so the teacher can check for understanding. Before students begin to weave have them take turns walking in and out the window like the traditional children’s folk song. Use 2 groups of students. One group stands in a circle holding hands high in the air while the other group walks in and out of the circle of students holding hands. They are weaving their way around the circle. After successfully doing this, switch groups.

Area for Teacher Notes: Sometimes having a student who needs help watch a student who is doing well will help them to understand the weaving process more clearly. In order to take the weaving off of the loom cut the warp strings on the back of the loom in the middle. Show and explain how to take only 2 strings off at a time and tie them in a double knot. (Hint: be careful not to pull the warp string completely out of the weaving as it is pulled out of the notch.) Showing students in small groups how to tie the strings off works well. Area for Teacher Notes: Sometimes having a student who needs help watch a student who is doing well will help them to understand the weaving process more clearly. In order to take the weaving off of the loom cut the warp strings on the back of the loom in the middle. Show and explain how to take only 2 strings off at a time and tie them in a double knot. (Hint: be careful not to pull the warp string completely out of the weaving as it is pulled out of the notch.) Showing students in small groups how to tie the strings off works well. Assessment: Students will perform the weaving movements correctly. Students should write down their pattern and follow it while weaving. Students should complete their weaving and tie the knots so that they can take it off of the loom. Resources/ Links: websites with information about Cherokee weaving- nc.com/index.php?page=21 & Online map showing Creek and Cherokee Territory before the Trail of Tears- nc.com/index.php?page=21http:// Video showing some basics of weaving- Page 3 of 4 SUBJECT AREA/ SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: Weaving a Way Visual Arts and Creative Movement-2 nd Grade SUBJECT AREA/ SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: Weaving a Way Visual Arts and Creative Movement-2 nd Grade Next have students stand in a line and have one student at a time go in and out of the standing students who again are holding their hands up high. -Students may begin to weave. Check for understanding as they progress. When students have completed their weaving it is time to remove them from the loom. (See sidebar.) Admire and display the beautiful weavings.

Area for Teacher Notes: This map shows the tribal territory of the Creek and Cherokee as well as some other Native Americans. In addition it shows route the Trail of Tears. Area for Teacher Notes: This map shows the tribal territory of the Creek and Cherokee as well as some other Native Americans. In addition it shows route the Trail of Tears. Page 4 of 4 SUBJECT AREA/ SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: Weaving a Way Visual Arts and Creative Movement-2 nd Grade SUBJECT AREA/ SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: Weaving a Way Visual Arts and Creative Movement-2 nd Grade