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Traditional Yup'ik Doll Making

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Yupiit School District

10

Social Studies/Art

Traditional Yup'ik Doll Making

Grade

Subject

Unit Title

The students will learn the art of making dolls and marketing.

3 weeks

One-Sentence Summary

Time to Complete

Standard
A student should be able to integrate historical knowledge with historical skill to effectively participate as a citizen and as a lifelong learner.

Detailed Description
Each participating group (students, staff, community ) designs a doll pattern for the project. Each project must represent:
1. The history of doll making.
2. A pattern.
3. A description of materials used
4. An outline of the project.
5. A step- by- step how to do it .
The brochure must also list resources and a plan to market the product.

Students will be graded on the product and the brochure.

Task Management Skill
Information: Acquires and uses information

Vocabulary

qecik-skin
tuluq-ivory
amiq-skin
ciruneq-antler
melquq-fur
caviyaaq-wire
quagulek-clover needle
elngurliq-flaxtwine
qipaq-twine
kelukeggun-wax
nuvissuun-threading needle
uluaq-ulu
kegginaq-razor blade
keluk-stitch
nuussicuak-scissors
kakiurluni-hand stitching
kameksak/piluguuk-mukluk
aliiman-mittens
atkuk-parka
malagayaq-fur hat
elirqun-pattern
tep'aq-driftwood

EFG
Primary Domain

Detailed Description
Each participating group (students, staff, community ) designs a doll pattern for the project. Each project must represent:
1. The history of doll making.
2. A pattern.
3. A description of materials used
4. An outline of the project.
5. A step- by- step how to do it .
The brochure must also list resources and a plan to market the product.

Students will be graded on the product and the brochure.

Domain Outcomes

P1. Read to Understand

P2. Complete a Mathematical Analysis

P3. Create a Map, Graph, or Chart

P4. Demonstrate Competency in World Languages

P5. Action research project with a team approach:

P6. Utilize one form of technology:

P7. Develop Creative Expression:

P8. Write a report:

P9. Make an Oral Presentation:

Partnerships

Career Investigations

Community Service Options:

Internet Questions:

Grade10

SubjectSocial Studies/Art

Date Created11/26/1997

Unit TitleTraditional Yup'ik Doll Making

Date Modified3/24/2000

Time to Complete3 weeks

Cultural ConceptMaking a Traditional Yup'ik Doll and developing a brochure as an outline for doll making.

Outcome Area
Traditions/Family

State Standard
A student should be able to integrate historical knowledge with historical skill to effectively participate as a citizen and as a lifelong learner.

District Outcome 1:
Develop abilites in social studies.

District Outcome 2:
Understand the technique, tools, materials, and methods of commercial art.

Detailed Description:
Each participating group (students, staff, community ) designs a doll pattern for the project. Each project must represent:
1. The history of doll making.
2. A pattern.
3. A description of materials used
4. An outline of the project.
5. A step- by- step how to do it .
The brochure must also list resources and a plan to market the product.

Students will be graded on the product and the brochure.

Specific Grading Critieria:
1. Workmanship of the doll reflects quality and care.
2. Work on doll is completed in a timely manner.
3. Work on the brochure is neatly planned and organized.
4. Terms chosen are simple and directions easy to follow.
5. Historical information on doll making is factual.

General Grading Critieria:
> Neatness and orderliness

SCAN Skill
Information: Acquires and uses information

Resources
Community, teachers, Aides, Elders,
Materials: patterns, fur, cloth, scissors, needle, thread, driftwood, wire
Informations: Computer, marketing

Specific Grading Critieria1. Workmanship of the doll reflects quality and care.
2. Work on doll is completed in a timely manner.
3. Work on the brochure is neatly planned and organized.
4. Terms chosen are simple and directions easy to follow.
5. Historical information on doll making is factual.

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