Peer Lesson #5 (Weaving)



I this project we learned how to weave coasters. The lesson was tied into the book "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry. We also learned how people weaved in the past. To end the activity we had to write down what we learned about weaving, and the story on a notecard.

The extension activity I would do with this project would have the students weave patterns into the coaster. It would incorporate math and give a better understanding on what a pattern is. I would then also give students something to show their parents, and they can use at home

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