Totem Poles - Art Project for Upper Elementary
By Thomas • April 3, 2018
We recently stumbled upon this fantastic art project for upper elementary students and wanted to share! The idea comes from Mr. Stoller over at Thomas Elementary Art and provides a wonderful way to incorporate art into a multicultural lesson. Students will have the opportunity to create an animal using stylization (something that is very big in Native American culture) and then they will work together as a group to create an actual totem pole.
The best part about Mr. Stoller's site is he provides everything you will need to teach the lesson in your classroom! Literally. There is a downloadable lesson plan, a power point keynote and even pictures of his student's finished work.
Here are a few (they did a fantastic job!):
Disclaimer: The content on this page is for informational purposes only and reflects my personal experience and opinions. I’m not a financial advisor, and this is not financial advice. Please do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making financial decisions. Some of the links on this page are affiliate or referral links, which means I may earn a commission or bonus if you use them. There’s no extra cost to you—and it’s a great way to support the site if you find the content helpful.