LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 3

The learner will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal or formal productions.

Objective 3.05

Utilize simple props, scenery and costumes in the dramatic process.

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The meaning behind the mask
Students explore the cultural significance of masks, discuss the use of masks in stories, and then investigate the role masks play in ceremonies and on special occasions in various African cultures. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts, Theatre Arts Education, and Visual Arts Education)
Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities