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Westhill High School
Stamford, CT
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Inlay Symbolism Jewelry Supported through Native American Symbolism
Funded Oct 7, 2019
My students designed and created chains for Native American symbol influenced inlay jewelry pendants. The new jewelry plier sets made it easier for each student to create their chains as the classroom supplies did not support each student having a jewelry plier set. When my students saw the new jewelry, plier sets they were eager to try them on the chain making part of the lesson. The ageing materials in the current classroom are in need of replacements and we as a class appreciate the new jewelry plier sets supporting the ability to challenge and complete jewelry projects.
My students are enthusiastic learners with a great ability to express themselves through their artwork. The Native American Symbolism influenced project was supported through an initial VENN diagram for organizing thoughts. The product or artwork is an inlay pendant and handmade chain. The project is supported through self and peer evaluations, a presentation using GOOGLE slides. The assignment supports a chosen researched Native American Artist and the connection to representational symbols. Students also present pieces in class using the SMART board and a guiding rubric.”
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Ms. Daher
This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 6 other donors.

Cloisonne Enameling: One of the oldest enameling techniques. Cloisonne is from the French word (cloison) for "cell" or "partition." A technique in which metal wires are bent to form a design; different colored enamel or ground glass is then placed into the cell or cloisons. The piece is fired in a kiln. Through the arts, we are able to not only connect with different artists and types of artwork, but we are also able to incorporate a global art history. A hands-on classroom with various stations supports kinesthetic learning. Evaluation skills are developed through a peer evaluative rubric. This encourages all students to succeed. When a project has been turned in to the teacher, it has already been evaluated by a fellow student giving the student an opportunity to work on areas of their project before turning it in for a grade. The students all feel an opportunity to achieve is never out of reach because they are an essential part of the process. Creating artwork assists skills in literacy that also contributes to students ability to comprehend lessons. Students develop critical thinking skills, decision making, endurance, and task completion when designing and creating artwork. The retelling of events during a presentation critique supports literacy components. Presentations skills are supported through GOOGLE Classroom. A presentation card is completed by students. The use of the SMART board supports presentations.

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