Matryoshka Russian Nesting Dolls Art Project History Lesson
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Description
This lesson is about the history of Matryoshka or Russian Nesting Dolls. This lesson encourages conversations about the history of Russia and allows the students will create a beautiful drawing to reinforce the learning experience. The lesson is perfect for K through 5th grade with some variations. Students will have the opportunity to explore line drawing, cutting skills and working with color and pattern. The lesson will invite the child to create a beautiful unique art piece based on the theme.
The Matryoshka Doll in Russian Culture. To non-Russians, the matryoshka, or nesting doll, is one of the most quintessential representations of traditional Russian peasant life.
You can use this lesson in the following ways:
- a unit on Russia
- a 30-45 minute sub plan
- a introduction to the many ways artists create using basic line drawing techniques
- a simple design that helps to build a student’s confidence in drawing
- a basic history lesson
What other teachers have said about this product:
-“My school did a Christmas around the world day where us teachers rotated to each class to teach them about a different country. This was a fun and engaging activity for all grade levels! They really enjoyed making their own matoyshka dolls. :)”
-“Great art project!”
-“Great resource used in conjunction with Unit Study on Russia, Peter and the Wolf, and Russian Culture.”
What you will find inside the lesson:
- Teacher prompts for you to read as you give the lesson making it EASY to teach!
- Glossary of art terms
- Brief discussion of each topic that is simple and easy to comprehend
- Questions to ask the students about the art
- Step by step DETAILED instructions for an art project with FULL COLOR pictures.
- INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CONFORM THIS LESSON TO COMMON CORE STANDARDS
- Art work to show as examples
- Comprehension questions Worksheet for you to extend the learning that feature key facts about each art project
- Word search and/or coloring page for fast finishers
- Worksheet where students have the opportunity to give you feedback about the projects
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