Native American Heritage, Traditional Arts

In Brief: Explore Native American culture through the vibrant and symbolic visual arts.

Full Description: Part 1 of this year-long program will explore Native American culture through the arts. With a focus on traditional arts, this edition will provide students with an introduction to various forms of Native art, explore the symbolism and meaning to these forms and provide the cultural context for how they were created and utilized. Content for this program is provided by the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum and is sponsored by the Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation and Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art.

Grade Divisions: Middle and High

Original Publication: Fall 2011 (2011-2012 school year)

Program Components:  Student Supplement, Teacher’s Guide, Lesson 1, Lesson 2, Lesson 3, Lesson 4