Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Maya Sun Stone Calendars

Students in grade 5 continued their social studies unit in the art room by learning about the way the Maya culture made stone sun calendars. Each calendar was made from Crayola Model Magic air dry clay and  arranged on thick card stock. Clay, beans, shells and or buttons were used to represent the days in the year, while images of animals and nature represented the changing months. Once painted  the calendars were ready for display.
Enjoy,
Mrs. Yutkins, Memorial Elementary Art Teacher

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