4th: Molas

For their cultural project during first quarter, fourth graders learned about the Kuna Indians from Panama and the gorgeous molas the women create.

http://www.sciencejoywagon.com/kwirt/mola/molas.htm

The link will direct you to some of the history and pictures of these beautiful renditions of appliqué.
Fourth grade created their own molas from colorful paper collaged onto a black background. They decided on their own simple-form animal using layers of paper and pattern.  Unfortunately, most of the fourth graders' molas have mysteriously disappeared!  Hopefully they will turn up before Christmas break as I was looking forward to displaying them at our Christmas program.