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Artifact Craft

Create your own masterpiece!

Goal:

Goal:

Using items from your home, create a replica of a Native American artifact you just learned about.

Use the ideas below to get started.

Arrowhead or Cutting Tool

Pottery

Jewelry

Arrowhead or Cutting Tool

arrowhead

Materials Needed:

  • clay
  • play dough
  • rocks

Directions:

Form the clay or play dough into an arrow-like shape. You can also place rocks in an arrow shape and form play dough over them to hold them together.

Pottery

clay bowl

Materials Needed:

  • clay
  • play dough
  • paint
  • plastic knife

Directions:

Form clay or play dough into the shape of a cup, bowl, or other dish. Use a plastic knife to make designs on the outer surface. If using clay, allow clay to dry and then paint.

Jewelry

beaded necklace

Materials Needed:

  • clay
  • play dough
  • pipe cleaners
  • string
  • beads
  • shells

Directions:

If using clay or play dough, roll into balls. Connect balls to pipe cleaner by pushing the pipe cleaner through the balls. If using beads, cut string to desired length of necklace and string beads.