Fourth and fifth grade students learned about Ancient Aztec and Mesoamerican art and styles. Then they painted their own designs on butcher paper. The idea was that they would have something to run through and break open as they enter the gym, kind of like how football teams run through a banner. We didn't have enough time to work on them, so instead I cut the individual designs out and mounted them on paper and displayed them in the hallways. I think they look awesome!
Students are starting to work on designs to decorate the gym for their big tournament. We are learning about Mexican Folk Art. We made small tiles (out of paper) and glued them all together into a big collaborative piece.
Students are starting to practice the game in PE class! We had to modify some of the rules. Instead of putting the hoops high up, we decided to put it on the ground because it was too difficult for the kids. Then we had to add a no kicking rule because it starting to be much more like soccer.
This week we are working on making Mesoamerican style masks to wear during the game. This is a collaborative art project with art class. The students started by cutting tracing and cutting out mask templates. There are four mask templates; an eagle, a monkey, a jaguar, and a llama. These animals were chosen because they have significance to ancient mesoamericans. Then they decided on the two colors to make their mascot. Most took the two colors that their homeroom teacher was from, except for 4C who chose the army colors in respect for their teacher Sergeant Thompson. They were able to do whatever kinds of designs they wanted, and some even added elements like feathers. This week students will be practicing the list they came up with about phrases they will need to understand and say to their teammates during the Aztec Ball Game. Here are some of the phrases:
We will practice these by playing games like:
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