• Organize students in groups of up to four per group. Each student group should contain a variety of ability levels.
• The ‘Introduction’ section of each activity may be read as a class or by the student groups.
• Each group should have a job for each group member, which can be alternated so that each has an opportunity to complete that job. Examples would include: reader, recorder, etc.
• Determine prior to the activities which should be completed by the student groups or on an individual basis.

Select a variety of watercolour paintings from several different artists to share with students. Identify features of watercolours that are different than painting with acrylics, etc. Discuss the subject matter that lends itself to watercolour paintings, i.e. landscapes.

Have a class discussion concerning when various ethnic groups gained their rights in this country, i.e. Native Americans, African Americans. Identify some of the issues that brought about change for their rights to be granted.

Provide students with outline maps to create the location of examples of rock art in various regions around the country, the world.

Discuss the idea of a time capsule and identify its purpose. Brainstorm ideas as to what designs would best reflect our history.

Prior to the sand painting activity, collect a container of fine grain sand. Colour it with a variety of colours using dry tempera paint. Use a coarse grain sandpaper as the background for the painting.

If possible, gather a selection of ochres for the class to use in creating their designs. (ECO Design Company of Santa Fe, N M, tele # 505 438 3448 carries of selection of these ‘earth’ paints.)