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Ojo De Dios - God's Eye
Ojo De Dios - God's Eye
All supplies needed are available in packets. Email me rwardwell@alpinedistrict.org if you did not receive a packet.
We are learning: about different Indian cultures
So that we can: appreciate cultures around the world.
I know I've got it when: I can teach someone else about God's eye and what it is for.
Using supplies provided, create a God's eye
Credits: Kristen Polson - YouTuber
I've included a popcicle stick loom and three pieces of yarn in a packet from your 2nd grade teacher.
God's Eye, or Ojo de dios (spanish)
The "Ojo de Dios" or God's Eye is an ancient symbol made by the Huichol Indians of Mexico and the Aymara Indians of Bolivia.
In Mexico, The central eye was made when a child was born. Each year, a bit of yarn was added until the child turned five at which point the Ojo was complete.
In Bolivia, "God's Eyes" were made to be placed on an altar so that the gods could watch over the praying people and protect them.
Credits: DLTK's Crafts for Kids
Communities
Communities
We are learning: about what a community is.
So we can: understand our own community
I know I've got it when: I can create an abstract community with my city in mind.
*What do you think a community is?
*When you think of a community, do you have good feelings, confusion, or are there people you think of?
*What are different kinds of communities?
A community is a group of people living or working together in the same area. People in communities might go to the same schools, shop in the same stores and do the same things. ... Your neighborhood is a community. Your town or city is a community in your state.
Optional: This link/video (click the picture) has a great explaination, but sadly you have to sign up to view it in its entirety...but the first bit may be enough.
Using a strong paper base provided (yellow card stock-provided from 2nd grade teacher), build your own abstract community with slips of paper, glue and scissors. This website below (click the picture) is a good reference on how to build these abstract communities.
Ask yourself, what is in a community? (parks, schools, buildings, offices, a lake...) Think of these things as you build your own community with paper.
Take a picture and share your work with me at rwardwell@alpinedistrict.org or @amateurart44 (optional)
Take a picture and share your work with me at rwardwell@alpinedistrict.org or @amateurart44 (optional)
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