Quilts in American History Art-Based Lesson Plan
Let's learn about some of America's historic quilts!
First, read the chapter "Q is for Quilts" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
Coded Quilts Activity- Our chapter covers many quilts that tell stories through the pictures and symbols sewed into them, like Harriet Powers' masterpiece Bible quilt that now hangs in the Smithsonian Museum. Using the provided print-and-go activity page, read about the disputed history of secret message quilt squares, then design one of your own.
A Community Quilt Activity- There are two main themes in this chapter: quilts can tell stories, and quilts can be made in community with other people. Use the included print-and-go activity page to design one square of a community quilt. That square will be combined with others to make a quilt that represents our community!
Sew Your Own Quilt Square Activity- It's fun to draw quilt blocks on paper, but if you know a bit about sewing and have some basic materials, maybe you'd like to try actually sewing a block of your own! Follow the instructions on the handout provided to make the easiest beginner quilt block- just four squares sewn together.
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on Queen Liliʻuokalani, the last sovereign ruler of Hawaii (she made one of the most famous quilts in history while imprisoned in her home) with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus recommended resources to learn more about her life and the history of the US' illegal annexation of Hawaii
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
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Let's learn about some of America's historic quilts!
First, read the chapter "Q is for Quilts" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
Coded Quilts Activity- Our chapter covers many quilts that tell stories through the pictures and symbols sewed into them, like Harriet Powers' masterpiece Bible quilt that now hangs in the Smithsonian Museum. Using the provided print-and-go activity page, read about the disputed history of secret message quilt squares, then design one of your own.
A Community Quilt Activity- There are two main themes in this chapter: quilts can tell stories, and quilts can be made in community with other people. Use the included print-and-go activity page to design one square of a community quilt. That square will be combined with others to make a quilt that represents our community!
Sew Your Own Quilt Square Activity- It's fun to draw quilt blocks on paper, but if you know a bit about sewing and have some basic materials, maybe you'd like to try actually sewing a block of your own! Follow the instructions on the handout provided to make the easiest beginner quilt block- just four squares sewn together.
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on Queen Liliʻuokalani, the last sovereign ruler of Hawaii (she made one of the most famous quilts in history while imprisoned in her home) with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus recommended resources to learn more about her life and the history of the US' illegal annexation of Hawaii
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!
Let's learn about some of America's historic quilts!
First, read the chapter "Q is for Quilts" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
Coded Quilts Activity- Our chapter covers many quilts that tell stories through the pictures and symbols sewed into them, like Harriet Powers' masterpiece Bible quilt that now hangs in the Smithsonian Museum. Using the provided print-and-go activity page, read about the disputed history of secret message quilt squares, then design one of your own.
A Community Quilt Activity- There are two main themes in this chapter: quilts can tell stories, and quilts can be made in community with other people. Use the included print-and-go activity page to design one square of a community quilt. That square will be combined with others to make a quilt that represents our community!
Sew Your Own Quilt Square Activity- It's fun to draw quilt blocks on paper, but if you know a bit about sewing and have some basic materials, maybe you'd like to try actually sewing a block of your own! Follow the instructions on the handout provided to make the easiest beginner quilt block- just four squares sewn together.
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on Queen Liliʻuokalani, the last sovereign ruler of Hawaii (she made one of the most famous quilts in history while imprisoned in her home) with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus recommended resources to learn more about her life and the history of the US' illegal annexation of Hawaii
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!