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Art and identity

Topics Year 2/3
This unit is part of Rainforests - NEW LOOK Life in the Rainforest

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Objectives

Geography

  • To describe the design and purpose of headdresses and masks worn by different groups of indigenous people.
  • To understand that personal identity is made up of different, overlapping characteristics that contribute to who we are.

Art

  • To design a headband to express aspects of my identity.

Enquiry question
How do the Kayapo people use art to express their identity?

Outcomes
Children will:

  • Investigate and describe the design and purpose of headdresses and masks worn by different groups of indigenous people.
  • Give examples of some of the characteristics that make up someone’s identity.
  • Design headbands to express our identity.

You Will Need

A4 sheets or white card or paper
Access to the internet
Non-fiction books about different indigenous groups (optional)
Strips of white card
Coloured pencils and pens

Weblinks
This video provides some useful information about the design and purpose of the Kayapo headdress.
Some facts for children about some of the different types of Native American headdresses.

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