Square 1 Art Fundraiser: 4th Grade "Picasotec" Suns

Inspired by a project I saw on Pinterest, I introduced the Aztec Sun Stone and compared it to some Picasso portraits. Fourth grade students viewed a PowerPoint I created and set to work. They learned about contrast, shades, tints, geometric and organic shapes and more. This student showed her creativity by using gradiated color. 

Fourth Grade Medallions: Clay, Glazed and Fired

My 4th graders created clay medallions with symbols that represented who they are. We learned about historical symbols from different cultures. We used Mayco Stroke n' Coat and white clay from Sax.

Carolyn Braden: 4th Grade Friendship Bracelets

I created this video to help my 4th grade on their friendship bracelet weaving project. It's the candy stripe method. They love this project!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6gb-1A0l-M

Carolyn Braden's 4th Grade: Native American Myth Shields

My 4th graders wrote their own myths after hearing some Native American myth examples. On their shield, they drew the main subject of their myth. They are painting their shields and will later add feathers.