Description
In this activity, the class will use a quilt to record the history the Civil War.
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1. Select a topic from the Civil War. This could also be a homework assignment one week prior to class, and/or teacher could supply a list of topics in advance from which to choose.
2. Library or Media Center Research
3. Bring quilt pieces to class, cut and paste into quilt squares – quilting groups should be aware of the main block about the “The Quilting Party” and its function. Put a sign on your classroom door saying “Quilting Party Today”.
4. Share quilting block with the class; classmates will write down three items they learned about each quilt piece topic. Hang quilt block in your classroom to create a Civil War History Quilt.
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