1. Give each student : 1.Pre Cut Plate 2.Pencil (for name) 3.Paintbrush Docent Material & Setup List: Docent Clean up List: Make sure names are on artwork Wipe down tables, refill any items and return handouts and materials to bins as you found them, turn off projector, close lens cap – thanks for doing this and leading the lesson! Art@Booksin Give each table : 1.Tray of paints 2.Basket of ‘Gems’, feathers, beads etc. 3.Water pots 4.Tacky glue African Plate Necklaces – World Art

2. Lesson 10 – TK Grade Art@Booksin African Plate Necklace

3. Today’s LessonSkill Development: Art@Booksin Today you will learn about about the jewelry and life of the Maasai Tribe to create your own world art necklace. Introduction to world culture and art You will learn: To create a mixed media art piece Symbolism Painting and embellishing African Plate Necklaces – World Art

4. African facts: Art@Booksin African Plate Necklaces – World Art Africa is the birth place of mankind and human civilization. It is also where people first made and wore jewelry, ‘beads’ from 75,000 years ago were found in a cave, named Blombos, on the coast of South Africa. As time moved on the African craftsmen improved their jewelry making techniques resulting today in some of the most beautiful jewelry in the world.

5. What is a Tribal necklace? Art@Booksin African Plate Necklaces – World Art Women and men from many African tribes will adorn themselves with beautiful necklaces made out of metal or natural materials. The jewelry they create is not only beautiful but also has important cultural significance. The beadwork an individual wears will signify their age and social status

6. What do the colors mean? Art@Booksin African Plate Necklaces – World Art The Maasai tribe of Africa is well known for its traditional handmade bead jewelry. Red - stands for bravery, unity. White - represents peace, purity, and health. Blue - represents energy and the sky. Orange - Symbolizes hospitality. Yellow - also symbolizes hospitality. Green - symbolizes health and land. Black - represents the people and the struggles they must endure.

7. Let’s get started.. Supplies Needed : Plate Paint (earth tones, blue, red, yellow, brown) Paintbrush Gems / feathers Glue Art@Booksin African Plate Necklaces – World Art

8. Process: Art@Booksin Put your name on the back of the plate Paint patterns, using color, circles, semi circles, spirals, dots and lines Use the basket of extras to create texture (not too much) Have fun! African Plate Necklaces – World Art

9. Art@Booksin African Plate Necklaces – World Art

10. LESSON PLAN ADAPTED FROM MRSBROWNART.COM by Tara Button, Art theory from various sources April 2016 Art@Booksin