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How to Make A Pyramid Diorama For States Of Matter

January 12, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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Making a pyramid diorama for the states of matter is a fresh way for your child to show what they have learned about the topic in a fun 3D presentation. Also, look at my page Trioramas: How To Create Engaging Visual Narratives For Kids for more ideas.

Everything around you, from the chair you’re sitting on right to the air that you breathe is made up of matter.

How to Make A Pyramid Diorama For States Of Matter

Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass. Matter exists in different states and can change states.

Let’s dive in and explore the fascinating world of solids, liquids, gases, and plasma.

Understanding the states of matter helps us understand the world around us and how materials behave.

From building strong structures with solid materials to using liquids for transportation and gases for energy, the states of matter play an important role in our everyday lives.

BOOKS ABOUT PHYSICAL SCIENCE TOPICS FOR KIDS

Next, I gathered a few books about physical science.

When possible, we prefer to read living books with our unit studies and to read alongside our experiments.

10 Books About Physical Science

Physical science varies in topic. It can cover states of matter, forces and motion like push and pull, forms of energy like simple circuits, light and sound to earth and space.

What Is the World Made Of?: All About Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Can you make an ice cube disappear? Put it on a hot sidewalk. It melts into water and then vanishes! The ice cube changes from solid to liquid to gas. This Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out picture book is a fascinating exploration of the three states of matter. This clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom, uses simple, fun diagrams to explain the difference between solids, liquids, and gases. This book also includes a find out more section with experiments designed to encourage further exploration and introduce record keeping.

Matter: Physical Science for Kids

In Matter: Physical Science for Kids, kids ages 5 to 8 explore the definition of matter and the different states of matter, plus the stuff in our world that isn’t matter, such as sound and light! In this nonfiction picture book, children are introduced to physical science through detailed illustrations paired with a compelling narrative that uses fun language to convey familiar examples of real-world science connections. By recognizing the basic physics concept of matter and identifying the different ways matter appears in real life, kids develop a fundamental understanding of physical science and are impressed with the idea that science is a constant part of our lives and not limited to classrooms and
laboratories

The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements

Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation? And why is gallium (Ga, 31) the go-to element for laboratory pranksters?The Periodic Table is a crowning scientific achievement, but it's also a treasure trove of adventure, betrayal, and obsession. These fascinating tales follow every element on the table as they play out their parts in human history, and in the lives of the (frequently) mad scientists who discovered them. The Disappearing Spoon masterfully fuses science with the classic lore of invention, investigation, and discovery.

Archimedes and the Door of Science (Living History Library)

Jeanne Bendick, through text and pictures, admirably succeeds in bringing to life the ancient Greek mathematician who enriched mathematics and all branches of science. Against the backdrop of Archimedes' life and culture, the author discusses the man's work, his discoveries and the knowledge later based upon it. The simple, often humorous, illustrations and diagrams greatly enhance the text.

Michael Faraday: Father of Electronics

Charles Ludwig retells Michael Faraday’s remarkable life story in fictionalized form. Here is the father of the electric motor, the dynamo, the transformer, the generator. Few persons are aware of the brilliant man’s deep Christian convictions and his determination to live by the Sermon on the Mount. For ages 12 to 15.

Junior Science Book of Electricity

Book about electricity for children.

Energy Makes Things Happen

Did you know that energy comes from the food you eat? From the sun and wind? From fuel and heat? You get energy every time you eat. You transfer energy to other things every time you play baseball.

Waves: Principles of Light, Electricity and Magnetism (The Secrets of the Universe)

Have you ever wondered why a prism turns ordinary sunlight into a rainbow? Isaac Newton knew why. How can a magnet be used to generate electricity? Michael Faraday could have told you. Can you explain how a toaster toasts bread? In this book, author Paul Fleisher answers these and many more questions as he looks at the laws that describe how waves behave. Through simple experiments, detailed illustrations and concepts that are easy to understand, readers are introduced to the basic principles of light, electricity and magnetism in a fun, exciting way.

Liquids and Gases: Principles of Fluid Mechanics (Secrets of the Universe)

Have you ever wondered why a 10-tonne boat floats but a tiny pebble sinks? Archimedes knew why. How does a basketball or tennis ball bounce? Robert Boyle could have described how! Can you explain why a hot-air balloon rises but a balloon you blow up drops to the ground? To answer these questions and many more, author Paul Fleisher explains the laws that define how and why liquids and gases behave the way they do. Through simple experiments, detailed illustrations and concepts that are easy to understand, readers are introduced to the basic principles of fluid mechanics in a fun, exciting way.

Marbles,Roller Skates,Doorknob

Explains the concepts of simple and complex machines and mechanical advantage, and describes how wheels, including gears and ball bearings, work

Before we move onto the pyramid triorama, look at the different states of matter to get a good understanding of each.

FACTS ABOUT SOLIDS STATES OF MATTER

Solids are all around us, your toys, your books, and even your bones.

They have a definite shape and volume, meaning they don’t change their shape easily and take up a specific amount of space.

Think of a brick; it stays a brick whether you put it in a box or on the ground.

It’s about the tiny particles inside them.

These particles are packed tightly together and can only vibrate in place.

This tight arrangement gives solids their strength and keeps them from flowing like water.

Fun Fact: Some solids, like glass, may seem hard but are very brittle and can shatter easily.

FACTS ABOUT LIQUIDS STATES OF MATTER

They have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

Think of pouring juice into a glass – the juice takes the shape of the glass but keeps the same amount.

The particles in liquids are close together but not as tightly packed as in solids.

They can move around and slide past each other, allowing liquids to flow and take the shape of their container.

Fun Fact: Water is the most common liquid on Earth and is essential for all life.

FACTS ABOUT GASES: INVISIBLE AIR

Gases are all around us, even though we can’t always see them.

They have no definite shape or volume and expand to fill their container.

Think of blowing up a balloon – the air inside expands to fill the balloon’s shape.

The particles in gases are far apart and move around quickly. They have lots of space to zoom around, which is why gases can be compressed easily and expand to fill any space.

Fun Fact: The air we breathe is a mixture of different gases, mostly nitrogen and oxygen.

PLASMA

Plasma is the fourth state of matter and is not as common as solids, liquids, and gases on Earth.

It’s like a superheated gas where the particles are so energized that they break apart into charged particles.

Plasma is found in stars, lightning, and even some neon signs.

Fun Fact: The Sun is a giant ball of plasma.

CHANGING STATES

Matter can change from one state to another through processes like melting, freezing, boiling, and condensation.

Condensation: When a gas turns into a liquid (like steam condensing into water droplets on a mirror).
Melting: When a solid turns into a liquid (like ice melting into water).
Freezing: When a liquid turns into a solid (like water freezing into ice).
Boiling: When a liquid turns into a gas (like water boiling into steam).

MORE PHYSICAL SCIENCE ACTIVITIES

Then look at these other themed ideas.

MORE TRIORAMA IDEAS

Finally, look at how to make this pyramid diorama for states of matter.

HOW TO MAKE A PYRAMID DIORAMA FOR STATES OF MATTER

You will need:

12×12 Cardstock
Fine line pens
Markers, crayons, or colored pencils

First, choose your states of matter- Liquid, gas, solid, plasma and then choose which substance will represent each.

We are going to go with water, ice, and steam to keep it simple for this triorama but encourage your child to branch out into new states of matter as well.

To create your pyramid we are going to need to fold and cut that square, start by folding it from diagonal corner to corner like this.

Open the fold and do it again in the opposite direction so that you now have two intersecting lines across the paper.

Cut from one corner until you just get to the center point.

Put an X on one of the triangles on one side of the cut or the other to note which piece will be glued and hidden. I like to leave most of our trioramas flat until they are completed because it makes it so much easier to write or draw on a flat surface.

On another sheet of cardstock your child can draw states of matter in whatever form they have chosen, keeping them small enough to fit on the page with room for information.

Color them in.

Cut around the images.

Trace the image shapes onto your 3 triangles of the folded paper so you can write without worry of covering up the words.

To make our images literally pop off the page we are going to accordion fold strips of cardstock just a few times and then glue them to the back of the images and set aside.

On the 3 folded triangles have your child write all about a state of matter on each, leaving the outlined space free.

Attach the pictures by the strips to the designated area on the page.

Fold the X under the other side and glue securely into place to form your pyramid.

How to Make a Native American Triorama Highlighting Tribes in 3 Regions

January 11, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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Compare 3 different regions with a Native American Triorama that focuses on each with contrasts and similarities. Also, look at my page Trioramas: How To Create Engaging Visual Narratives For Kids for more ideas. Too, you’ll love my page Native American Unit Study for Kids Who Love Hands-on Learning.

While they had much in common, the tribes of the coast, desert, and plains were each unique with their own traditions and way of life.

The Coastal Indians relied on the bounty of the sea.

How to Make a Native American Triorama Highlighting Tribes in 3 Regions

The Desert Indians adapted to arid conditions through agriculture and resourcefulness, and the Plains Indians followed the buffalo across the vast grasslands.

Let’s look at each of these areas and then translate that into a hands-on activity that gives students a wonderful canvas for sharing what they have learned about each.

Your child can include any features of each tribe on the 3 sides of your Native American triorama that you like.

For example, there are war facts, ceremonies, clothing to food, states they lived in, homes, and more.

For this project we focused on food, clothing, and homes.

To make this triorama really unique we decided to do it in a torn paper collage style, adding small details with markers.

This not only is great for building up fine motor skills but also creates a colorful and interesting display.

NATIVE AMERICAN BOOKS FOR KIDS

Then look at these books about Native Americans.

16 Books About Native Americans

You’ll love these books about various Native American tribes and how they lived and their rich history.

The Winter People

Saxso is fourteen when the British attack his village. It’s 1759, and war is raging in the northeast between the British and the French, with the Abenaki people Saxso’s people by their side. Without enough warriors
to defend their homes, Saxso’s village is burned to the ground. Many people are killed, but some, including Saxso’s mother and two sisters, are taken hostage. Now it’s up to Saxso, on his own, to track the raiders and bring his family back home . . . before it’s too late.

In Their Own Words: Sitting Bull

In Their Own Words: Sitting Bull tells the exciting story of Sitting Bull's life using real drawings, letters, and speeches from him and from his friends and family.A warrior I have been. / Now, it is all over. / A hard time I have.With these words, Sitting Bull surrendered to the U.S. government on July 20, 1881. Sitting Bull spent most of his life trying to protect his people. A proud father and brave warrior, Sitting Bull wanted the Lakota Sioux to continue hunting buffalo and roaming the Plains. Although he lost this battle, Sitting Bull is remembered for his brave actions and notable accomplishments.

Blackfeet Indian Stories

Here are the great stories of the Blackfeet, recorded by the famous conservationist and ethnologist, George Bird Grinnell, who became a tribal member in 1885. The Nizitapi, or Real People, as they call each other, were people of the buffalo. They originated on the plains of today’s southern Alberta, western Saskatchewan, and central Montana. Famed frontier artist George Catlin called the Blackfeet “the most
powerful tribe of Indians on the continent.” Like many native people, the Blackfeet have stories and legends that originated centuries ago, perhaps thousands of years ago, and were passed down from generation to generation through an oral tradition.

The Double Life of Pocahontas

In a story that is as gripping as it is historical, Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz reveals the true life of Pocahontas. Though at first permitted to move freely between the Indian and the white worlds, Pocahontas was eventually torn between her new life and the culture that shaped her.

The Buffalo and the Indians: A Shared Destiny

Countless herds of majestic buffalo once roamed across the plains and prairies of North America. For at least 10,000 years, the native people hunted the buffalo and depended upon its meat and hide for their survival. But to the Indians, the buffalo was also considered sacred. They saw this abundant, powerful animal as another tribe, one that was closely related to them, and they treated it with great respect and admiration.

Hidden Roots

"Hidden Roots" focuses on the greater impact that the generations of Abenaki that followed had to deal with. Readers will learn about the loss of identity, history and culture;lack ofself worth and fear that Abenaki people were feeling, and still feel today. Middle grade readers love to see life as "being fair", and will totally understand that life is not fair in this story. This is a book that should be read in every middle school class, so that this history will not be forgotten, and never be repeated.

Children of the Longhouse

When Ohkwa'ri overhears a group of older boys planning a raid on a neighboring village, he immediately tells his Mohawk elders. He has done the right thing—but he has also made enemies. Grabber and his friends will do anything they can to hurt him, especially during the village-wide game of Tekwaarathon (lacrosse). Ohkwa'ri believes in the path of peace, but can peaceful ways work against Grabber's wrath?

Thunder Rolling in the Mountains

Through the eyes of a brave and independent young woman, Scott O'Dell tells of the tragic defeat of the Nez Perce, a classic tale of cruelty, betrayal, and heroism.

This powerful account of the tragic defeat of the Nez Perce Indians in 1877 by the United States Army is narrated by Chief Joseph's strong and brave daughter.

When Sound of Running Feet first sees white settlers on Nez Perce land, she vows to fight them. She'll fight all the people trying to steal her people's land and to force them onto a reservation, including the soldiers with their guns.

But if to fight means only to die, never win, is the fight worth it? When will the killing stop?

Black Hawk

Before dying, Pyesa, Black Hawk’s father and chief of his people, commanded his son to defend their land from whites, who were trying to force the tribe off their land. Black Hawk, however, has no taste for killing and scalping and goes through great internal conflict. The story of this great-hearted leader shows how some whites and Native Americans were peaceful and kind, while others were not. Based on true events, this powerful book teaches about a difficult time period and shares profound, unique messages about love, faith, mercy, humility, friendship, forgiveness, and faith. Recommended for ages 13-18/Grade 7-12

Moccasin Trail (Puffin Newbery Library)

Jim Keath has lived for six years as a Crow Indian when he learns that his two younger brothers and a sister are journeying west to take up land. Although Jim finds it difficult to fit in with the family he hasn’t seen since childhood, and though they are wary and distrustful of him, Jim feels his duty is at their side. But slowly, as they survive the dangerous trek west, the perils of frontier life, and the kidnapping of their younger brother, Jim and his family realize that the only way to survive is to accept each other and truly reunite the family.

The Pueblo Indians,: Farmers of the Rio Grande

Young hawk lived over 400 years ago, but the civilization of the pueblo indians, already well advanced before any white settlers came into their land, has changed very little since his day.

Sacajawea

Captured by her enemies, married to a foreigner, and a mother at age sixteen, Sacajawea lived a life of turmoil and change. Then, in 1804, the mysterious young Shoshone woman met Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Acting as interpreter, peacemaker, and guide, Sacajawea bravely embarked on an epic journey that altered history forever. Hear her extraordinary story, in the voices of Sacajawea and William Clark in alternating chapters, with selections from Clark’s original diaries.

The Birchbark House (Birchbark House, 1)

She was named Omakakiins, or Little Frog, because her first step was a hop.

Omakakiins and her family live on an island in Lake Superior. Though there are growing numbers of white people encroaching on their land, life continues much as it always has.

But the satisfying rhythms of their life are shattered when a visitor comes to their lodge one winter night, bringing with him an invisible enemy that will change things forever—but that will eventually lead Omakakiins to discover her calling.

Naya Nuki: Shoshoni Girl Who Ran (Amazing Indian Children Series)

After being taken prisoner by an enemy tribe, a Shoshoni girl escapes and makes a thousand-mile journey through the wilderness to find her own people

Squanto, Friend Of The Pilgrims

Tells of the adventurous life of the Wampanoag Indian,Squanto.

Plains Indians (First Nations of North America)

This title teaches readers about the first people to live in the Plains region of North America. It discusses their culture, customs, ways of life, interactions with other settlers, and their lives today.

Next look at some of these facts about Native Americans.

I’ve some facts for each region.

COASTAL INDIANS/PACIFIC NORTHWEST

The indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest coast were remarkably diverse, made up of numerous tribes and language groups in the region.

These tribes included Chinook, Nez Perce, Haidi, Kwakiutl, Makah, and Tlingit. Fishing,in particular salmon, was important to their existence.

They also spent much time hunting, gathering, and shellfish harvesting. The coastal tribes were known for their woodworking skills- crafting intricate canoes, totem poles, and longhouses.

Their longhouses, made from planks of tall cedar trees, were often elaborately decorated and used as dwellings for extended families and centers of community life.

Social structures were complex, with hereditary chiefs, skilled artisans, and warriors playing important roles.

Potlatches, ceremonial feasts involving gift-giving and displays of wealth, were central to social and economic relations.

Learn how to draw a Pacific Northwest Coast Wolf head in the style of the tribes of the area.

DESERT INDIANS/SOUTHWEST

The dry and beautiful landscapes of the Southwest were home to diverse indigenous cultures that adapted remarkably to the harsh environment.

The Pueblo people, known for their adobe villages and sophisticated irrigation systems, cultivated crops like corn, beans, and squash.

The Navajo and Apache, semi-nomadic tribes, were skilled hunters and gatherers who also raised livestock.

The Hopi, Zuni, and other Puebloan groups developed intricate pottery, weaving, and jewelry-making traditions.

Religion and spirituality were deeply ingrained in daily life, with elaborate ceremonies and rituals marking the changing seasons and ensuring agricultural success.

Cliff dwellings, such as those at Mesa Verde, and kivas, underground ceremonial chambers show the ingenuity and resilience of the desert-dwelling peoples.

Learn how to make A dobe Bricks and look at my post Exploring Navajo Crafts for Kids: How to Make a Medicine Bag.

PLAINS INDIANS

The vast grasslands of the Great Plains supported a nomadic lifestyle centered on the buffalo. Tribes like the Sioux, Cheyenne, Comanche, and Blackfeet followed the herds, relying on them for food, clothing, shelter, and tools.

Horses, later introduced by Europeans, revolutionized Plains Indian life, enabling greater mobility and hunting prowess.

Their homes were -Tipis, portable dwellings made of buffalo hides, and perfectly suited to their nomadic lifestyle.

Warfare, often driven by competition for resources and territory, was a significant aspect of Plains Indian culture. Warriors were highly respected, and their bravery and skill in battle were celebrated.

Spirituality was deeply connected to the natural world, with the sun, moon, and animals holding special significance.

The Sun Dance, a major religious ceremony, was a time for prayer, fasting, and renewal.

For the plains Indian study you can include this How to Make a Kid’s Paper Bag Native American Vest and my page Native Americans The Plains Indians Unit Study & Lapbook.

Then look at these other themed ideas.

MORE TRIORAMA IDEAS

HOW TO MAKE A NATIVE AMERICAN TRIORAMA

Finally, look at how make this Native American Triorama.

You will need:

3 -12×12 sheets of cardstock
Colorful construction paper
Glue sticks
Scissors

First, fold all 3 sheets of cardstock from diagonal corners to form a triangle, crease well.

Open and fold on the opposite corners, creasing again.

Open your paper and you should have 2 crisp intersecting lines.

Cut from one corner to the center.

And write ‘glue’ one either one of your cut sides to mark the triangle that will not be showing.

Leave your pieces open for easier decorating, we will glue them into their pyramid shape later.

Start by writing the tribal region alongside one corner.

Then on each of the bottom corner write the features you will be highlighting- homes, dress, food.

Now, the fun really begins- shred, tear, or you could even use a hole punch to create your small pieces of all the colors you will need based on the images you have chosen to represent your tribes.

Use glue to attach the torn bits of paper to the corresponding triangles to create your designs.

Allow to dry then assemble your triorama by folding the one marked glue underneath the opposite one and attaching with a generous amount of glue.

Line your 3 trioramas up to compare the very different regions.

How To Build A Water Habitat Triorama With Kids

January 8, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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You can build any kind of habitat triorama to display what you have learned. Also, look at my page Trioramas: How To Create Engaging Visual Narratives For Kids for more ideas.

Today, I’m focusing on a water habitat triorama, specifically an ocean one.

The ocean is a vast and mysterious place.

How To Build A Water Habitat Triorama With Kids

It is home to a wide variety of plants and animals.

There are many different habitats within the ocean, each with its own unique features.

It covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface and is home to a diverse range of marine life.

Ocean habitats can be classified into two main types: pelagic and benthic.

OCEAN BOOKS FOR KIDS

Next, look at these fun ocean books for kids I’ve rounded up.

When possible we prefer to read living books.

16 Ocean Books for Kids Who Love to Read and Be Read To

Choose a few of these ocean themed books to go along with your study of the Oceans. Whether you're looking for a spine for a unit study or literature, you'll love this roundup.

The Burgess Seashore Book for Children in color

Join Danny Meadow Mouse, Jimmy Skunk, and Reddy Fox as they explore the seashore and take a closer look at the habits and habitats of the creatures they find. Discover the Seahorse, Shrimp, Crab, Anemone, Gull, and so many more.

The Burgess Seashore Book for Children is a wonderful way to introduce young ones to the fascinating world beneath us and is a perfect compliment to earlier books in this series, the Bird, Animal, and Flower books.

This edition is complete and unabridged with all of the beautiful illustrations by W.H. Southwick and George Sutton

Seaside Naturalist: Seaside Naturalist

Seaside Naturalist is an illustrated guide to marine plants and animals includes the characteristics of protozoa, arthropods, sponges, mollusks, reptiles, birds, fish, and mammals.

The Big Book of the Blue (The Big Book Series)

The book opens by explaining how different types of animals are able to breathe and survive underwater, and the different families to which they belong. Subsequent pages are dedicated to specific creatures, including sea turtles, whales, sharks, stingrays, and seahorses, and show varied life in specific habitats, such as a coral reef or deep sea bed. The Big Book of the Blue also explores the underwater world thematically, looking at animals in danger, learning how to spot creatures at the beach, and discovering how to do our part to save sea life. Beautiful and filled with fascinating facts, young, curious readers won’t be able to tear their eyes away from the page.

Scott O'Dell Set: Island of the Blue Dolphins + Zia

Island of the Blue Dolphins begins with a young girl named Karana who is living on the Island of the Blue Dolphins (fancy name, right?) with her younger brother, Ramo, and sister, Ulape. One day, a group of Russian hunters (Aleutians) land on the island to hunt for otter. This is when the trouble really begins.

Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau (Underwater Picture Book for Kids)

Once upon a time in France, a baby was born under the summer sun. His parents named him Jacques. As he grew, Jacques fell in love with the sea. He dreamed of breathing beneath the waves and swimming as gracefully as a fish. In fact, he longed to become a manfish. Jacques Cousteau grew up to become a champion of the seas and one of the best-known oceanographers in the world. In this lovely biography, now in paperback, poetic text and gorgeous paintings come together to create a portrait of Cousteau that is as magical as it is inspiring.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas (Illustrated 1875 Edition):

A beautiful edition with 110 images from the 1875 English edition. Use Amazon's Look inside feature to compare this edition with others. You'll be impressed by the differences. Don't be fooled by other versions that have no illustrations or contain very small print. Reading our edition will make you feel that you are traveling the seas with Captain Nemo himself.

Swiss Family Robinson (Illustrated Classic): 200th Anniversary Collection

More than 100 original illustrations by Louis Rhead. You want to read this book with illustrations.

An introduction by W. D. Howells.

Nicely formatted text in an easy-to-read font.

A beautiful cover from the 1891 edition.

Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia

Embark on a captivating tour of the waters that cover 70 percent of our planet! See our oceans come to life in mind-blowing detail. This is the ultimate children’s visual encyclopedia about the awe-inspiring blue planet!

Secrets of the Sea: The Story of Jeanne Power, Revolutionary Marine Scientist

How did a nineteenth-century dressmaker revolutionize science? Jeanne Power was creative: she wanted to learn about the creatures that swim beneath the ocean waves, so she built glass tanks and changed the way we study underwater life forever. Jeanne Power was groundbreaking: she solved mysteries of sea animals and published her findings at a time when few of women’s contributions to science were acknowledged. Jeanne Power was persistent: when records of her research were lost, she set to work repeating her studies. And when men tried to take credit for her achievements, she stood firm and insisted on the recognition due to her.

Ocean Anatomy: The Curious Parts & Pieces of the World under the Sea

Follow Rothman’s inquisitive mind and perceptive eye along shorelines, across the open ocean, and below the waves for an artistic exploration of the watery universe. Through her drawings, discover how the world’s oceans formed, why the sea is salty, and the forces behind oceanic phenomena such as rogue waves. Colorful anatomical profiles of sea creatures from crustacean to cetacean, surveys of seafaring vessels and lighthouses, and the impact of plastic and warming water temperatures are just part of this compendium of curiosities that will entertain and educate readers of all ages.

The Fascinating Ocean Book for Kids: 500 Incredible Facts!

Do you know a kid who’s captivated by what goes on beneath the ocean’s surface? This amazing entry into ocean books for kids is packed with hundreds of incredible facts for hours of underwater exploration. Pages of full-color pictures feature life in and around the sea including fish, dolphins, and shipwrecks!

All About Bioluminescence: Deep Sea Animals

Dive into the mesmerizing world of bioluminescence with "All About Bioluminescence." In this captivating book, readers embark on a journey through the depths of the ocean to discover the extraordinary glow-in-the-dark creatures that inhabit its mysterious realm. From the enchanting sea angel to the infamous anglerfish, each page is filled with stunning illustrations and fascinating facts about these luminous beings.With a focus on deep-sea dwellers, readers will uncover the secrets behind bioluminescence and learn how these creatures use light to communicate, camouflage, and lure prey. But the adventure doesn't stop there! "All About Bioluminescence" also includes hands-on activities like a glow stick experiment, allowing readers to experience the magic of bioluminescence firsthand.

Treasure Island (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels)

One of the most enduringly popular adventure tales, Treasure Island began in 1881 as a serialized adventure entitled "The Sea-Cook"in the periodical Young Folks. Completed during a stay at Davos, Switzerland, where Stevenson had gone for his health, it was published in 1883 in the form we know today.Set in the eighteenth century, Treasure Island spins a heady tale of piracy, a mysterious treasure map, and a host of sinister characters charged with diabolical intentions. Seen through the eyes of Jim Hawkins, the cabin boy of the Hispaniola, the action-packed adventure tells of a perilous sea journey across the Spanish Main, a mutiny led by the infamous Long John Silver, and a lethal scramble for buried treasure on an exotic isle.

Oceans and Seas!: With 25 Science Projects for Kids

In Oceans and Seas! With 25 Science Projects for Kids readers ages 7 though 10 dive into the underwater world of some of the most amazing landscapes on Earth. On this amazing underwater adventure, kids experience the ocean’s tropical reefs and spot crabs, sea sponges, and thousands of kinds of fish darting in its crags and folds. They’ll meet a giant squid with eyes the size of dinner plates and an mbrella-like bioluminescent jellyfish.

Discover the Oceans: The World's Largest Ecosystem (Discover Your World)

From both a historical and scientific point of view, above and below the surface, this engaging guide brings the world’s oceans to life through fun facts, illustrations, and in-depth information. Interactive activities appear throughout, ranging from making solar stills and simple fishing spears to experimenting with a homemade diving bell and figuring out how much water it really takes to survive. With the oceans being the least explored environment on Earth, this reference illuminates some of the most incredible and surprising plants and animals as well as how to survive and navigate these vast expanses.

Pagoo

An intricate study of tide pool life is presented in text and pictures through the story of Pagoo, a her-mit crab.

Then, have your child choose one of either the broad habitats below or the smaller more specific ones and recreate it with a simple triorama.

WATER HABITAT TRIORAMA – OCEAN HABITATS

Pelagic Habitats

Pelagic habitats are the open waters of the ocean, away from the coast and the seafloor. They can be further divided into two zones: the epipelagic zone and the mesopelagic zone.

Epipelagic Zone: The epipelagic zone is the sunlit surface layer of the ocean, extending from the surface to a depth of about 650 feet. This zone is home to a wide variety of marine life, including phytoplankton, zooplankton, fish, and seabirds.

Mesopelagic Zone: The mesopelagic zone is the twilight zone of the ocean, extending from a depth of 200 meters to about 280 feet. This zone is home to a variety of marine life, including jellyfish, squid, and deep-sea fish.

Benthic Habitats

Benthic habitats are the habitats found on the ocean floor. They can be divided into two zones: the continental shelf and the deep sea.

Continental Shelf: The continental shelf is the gently sloping area of the ocean floor that extends from the coastline to a depth of about 650 feet. This zone is home to a variety of marine life, including coral reefs, kelp forests, and seagrass beds.

Deep Sea: The deep sea is the vast, dark region of the ocean floor that extends from a depth of about 1,000 meters to the deepest part of the ocean, the Mariana Trench, which is over 36,000 feet deep.

This zone is home to a variety of marine life, including hydrothermal vents, anglerfish,giant squid, and deep-sea fish.

Ocean Anatomy was a wonderful resource to use while putting together the triorama, there was even a nice layout about Kelp forests.

MORE TRIORAMA IDEAS

Now read a little more in depth on some of the habitats in the ocean.

4 OCEAN HABITATS

1. Coral Reefs

Coral reefs are one of the most diverse and beautiful habitats in the ocean. They are made up of colonies of tiny animals called coral polyps.

Coral polyps build hard skeletons made of calcium carbonate, which form the structure of the reef. Coral reefs are home to a variety of fish, invertebrates, and algae.

2. Kelp Forests

Kelp forests are underwater forests made up of giant kelp seaweed. They can grow up to 100 feet tall and forms dense underwater canopies.

Kelp forests are home to a variety of fish, invertebrates, and mammals.

3. Seagrass Meadows

Seagrass meadows are underwater meadows made up of seagrass plants.

And seagrass is a type of flowering plant that grows in shallow coastal waters. Seagrass meadows are home to a variety of fish, invertebrates, and sea turtles.

4. Open Ocean

The open ocean is the vast, deep part of the ocean that is away from the coast. The open ocean is home to a variety of fish, whales, dolphins, and sharks.

Additionally, look at more ocean hands-on activities.

OCEAN HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

HOW TO BUILD A WATER HABITAT TRIORAMA WITH KIDS – KELP FOREST

You will need:

12×12 cardstock-blue
Green pipe cleaners
Green tape
Hot glue
Sand
Craft glue/paintbrush
Plastic fish/creatures

First, take your 12×12 sheet of paper and fold it to form a triangle by folding diagonal corners.

Run either your finger or something hard like a craft stick along the crease to make it sharp.

Unfold it and repeat in the opposite direction.

Cut just from one corner to the center like this.

Fold one cut side under the other and secure with glue. I like to put something heavy on top of it for a few minutes until the glue really grabs hold.

This blue will serve as a background for your ocean kelp forest.

But the next thing we need to do is create the ocean floor. To do that you’re going to paint on a thick layer of school glue to the bottom triangle and sprinkle it with sand.

To create the kelp, we wanted to use something that would stand up on its own but still give that flexible wavy appearance, pipe cleaners were perfect for this.

Create kelp leaves by tearing off strips of green tape and attaching it and twisting onto the pipe cleaners to give it more definition and interest you can use several different shades of green.

Attach the kelp stalks to the walls and several to the center by hot gluing them to small flat rocks you can gather in your yard.

Kelp attaches itself to the rocky bottom of the ocean so this worked out well as an anchor for our purposes as well.

Create a thick and beautiful kelp forest by adding lots of kelp into your triorama.

Now add your creatures like otters, fish crabs and other animals that you would find there.

How to Make A Desert Triorama About the Gobi, Sahara, & Antarctica

January 5, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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A desert triorama is a fun and exciting way to produce information on what your child has learned and give them an opportunity to dig deeper into a topic. Also, look at my page Trioramas: How To Create Engaging Visual Narratives For Kids for more ideas.

A triorama is simply a 3 sided display similar to a diorama.

It can be just one piece of square paper folded into a triangle or it can be a larger triangle made of 3 or 4 of these smaller trioramas attached back to back.

How to Make A Desert Triorama About the Gobi, Sahara, & Antarctica

I am also giving you some great videos on deserts, book suggestions, and of course more hands-on learning activities.

And we’re making a desert triorama about the Gobi, Sahara, & Antarctica.

This will give us a visual way to compare the deserts.

BOOKS ABOUT DESERTS FOR KIDS

First, look at some fun books about deserts.

18 Desert Books & Resources for Kids Who Love Reading and Being Read To

Add some of these living books and references books about the desert to your library.

The Seed & the Giant Saguaro

Children's reader on the subject of deserts and what lives there Large book with very large kid friendly illustrations

Cactus Hotel (Rise and Shine)

It is another hot day in the desert. Birds and other animals scurry about looking for food. When they get tired they stop to rest at a giant cactus. It is their hotel in the desert!Many different animals live in the cactus hotel. It protects them; and they protect it, by eating the pests that could harm the cactus.The cactus grows larger and larger and will live for about two hundred years. When one animal moves out, another moves in. There is never a vacancy in the cactus hotel.This story--about a desert, a giant cactus, and the animals who live in it--is one that even the youngest child will understand and enjoy.

Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus

A venerable saguaro cactus stands like a statue in the hot desert landscape, its armlike branches reaching fifty feet into the air. From a distance it appears to be completely still and solitary--but appearances can be deceptive. In fact, this giant tree of the desert is alive with activity. Its spiny trunk and branches are home to a surprising number of animals, and its flowers and fruit feed many desert dwellers. Gila woodpeckers and miniature elf owls make their homes inside the saguaro's trunk. Long-nosed bats and fluttering white doves drink the nectar from its showy white flowers. People also play a role in the saguaro's story: each year the Tohono O'odham Indians gather its sweet fruit in a centuries-old harvest ritual.

Where Is the Sahara Desert?

Imagine over three million square miles of sand dunes that are as tall as a ten-story building. That place is real -- it's the Sahara Desert! Vast, yes! And home to fascinating creatures such as ostriches and fennec foxes as well as amazing plant life. The shallow roots of the mesquite tree can grow almost 200 feet across to absorb water. Readers will also learn about the famous trade routes of the past with caravans of up to 10,000 camels, European explorers to the region (some very unlucky ones), and native populations like the Berber and Tuareg, the faces of the men are blue from the dye in the veils they always wear.

Where Is Antarctica?

Antarctica, the earth's southernmost continent, was virtually untouched by humans until the nineteenth century. Many famous explorers journeyed (and often died) there in the hope of discovering a land that
always seemed out of reach. This book introduces readers to this
desert--yes, desert!--continent that holds about 90 percent of the
world's ice; showcases some of the 200 species that call Antarctica
home, including the emperor penguin; and discusses environmental dangers to the continent, underscoring how what happens to Antarctica affects the entire world.

A Desert Scrapbook: Dawn to Dusk in the Sonoran Desert

In the early morning hours, an artist stirs. Gathering her paints and notebook, she heads into the Arizona Sonoran Desert to explore its treasures. Sketching, painting, and writing, she records all that she sees and as night falls, she spreads out her pictures to make this scrapbook of her day, from dawn to dusk.

This Place Is Dry: Arizona's Sonoran Desert

Surveys the living conditions in Arizona's Sonora Desert for the people and unusual animals that live there. Also describes the engineering accomplishment of Hoover Dam.

Desert Solitaire

In Desert Solitaire, Edward Abbey recounts his many escapades, adventures, and epiphanies as an Arches National Park ranger outside Moab, Utah. Brimming with arresting insights, impassioned arguments for wilderness conservation, and a raconteur’s wit, it is one of Abbey’s most critically acclaimed works. Through stories and philosophical musings, Abbey reflects on the condition of our remaining wilderness, the future of a civilization, and his own internal struggle with morality. As the world continues its rapid development, Abbey’s cry to maintain the natural beauty of the West remains just as relevant today as when this book first appeared in 1968.

Coyote Raid In Cactus Canyon

While the rest of the animals hide from view from a group of rambunctious coyotes, the fearless gang takes full advantage of the open space of Cactus Canyon and participates with great zeal in an array of nighttime activities, but an unexpected encounter with a rattlesnake quickly puts an end to the coyotes fun as they are sent running for cover, too!

Roxaboxen

Marian called it Roxaboxen. There across the road, it looked like any rocky hill—nothing but sand and rocks, and some old wooden boxes. But it was a special place. And all children needed to go there was a long stick and a soaring imagination.

Why Oh Why Are Deserts Dry? All About Deserts

n this latest installation of the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library, the Cat takes Sally and Dick to explore different kinds of deserts around the world, from the hot, dry Sonoran and Mojavi to the bitter cold Gobi and Antarctica. Young readers learn why deserts are dry, and how plants and animals—including cactus, kangaroos, camels, penguins, roadrunners, and many others—have adapted to survive the unforgiving climate. Also included: how sand dunes are formed; the reason we see mirages, and how shallow water beneath the surface of the ground can create an oasis. Fans of the new PBS preschool science show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (which is based on the Learning Library series) won't want to miss this hot new addition to the series!

One Day in the Desert

‘A wounded mountain lion moves from his mountain habitat to a Papago Indian hut in Arizona’s Sonoran desert during a record-breaking July day. All creation adapts to the blistering heat until a cloudburst causes a flash flood. With a measured yet vivid style, this introduction to desert ecology makes a memorable impact."

Deserts

This intriguing yet simple description will captivate young readers who have an interest in the unfamiliar.

A Walk in the Desert (Biomes of North America)

Take a walk through the desert. This hot, dry biome of the southwest is full of life. How do plants and animals of the desert live? As you wander through the desert, discover how each and every plant and animal relies on the others to live and grow.

Wildlife of the Southwest Deserts

Learn about the fascinating creatures of the desert Southwest including: Venomous Animals Insects and Arthropods Rattlesnakes, Lizards, Desert Tortoise The Roadrunner and other Birds Bighorn Sheep, Kit Fox, Coyote.

Indian Uses of Desert Plants

Now in its fourth edition, this is a beautiful book with both historical and contemporary images showing the most important plants used by Native Americans. Medicinal, food resources, tools and shelter are just some of the uses discussed. Plants shown and described are among the most widespread plants in the desert Southwest.

Desert Snakes

Learn all about desert snakes with the beautiful book by James W. Cornett.

The Namib Desert

An excellent introduction to the natural history of the Namib Desert of southwest Africa. At its heart, second only to the Atacama Desert of Chile and Peru as the driest place on Earth. Also, it is the oldest desert on our planet and the only desert with a megafauna including elephant, giraffe, and rhinoceros. The lofty orange dunes, highest in the world, are also shown and discussed.

TRIORAMA IDEAS

But first let’s break down a few facts to compare and contrast each of these unique and amazing deserts.

COMPARING THE GOBI, SAHARA, AND ANTARCTIC DESERTS

Gobi Desert-Tan

Located in Asia
Coldest desert in the world
Average temperature: 25°F
Annual rainfall: 3-7 inches
Largest desert in Asia
Known for its sand dunes, mountains, and oases.
Home to a variety of animals, including camels, wolves, and gazelles

Sahara Desert-Yellow

Located in Africa
Largest hot desert in the world
Average temperature: 86°F
Annual rainfall: less than 1 inch
Home to sand dunes, mountains, and salt flats.
Home to a variety of animals, including camels, snakes, and lizards

Antarctica Desert-White

Home to a variety of animals, including penguins, seals, and whales.
Located in Antarctica
Coldest, driest, and highest desert in the world
Average temperature: -57°F
Annual rainfall: less than 2 inches
Largest desert in the world
Home to ice sheets, glaciers, and mountains.

Then add more hands-on ideas to pair with the desert triorama.

HANDS-ON DESERT IDEAS TO PAIR WITH THE DESERT TRIORAMA

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7 Desert Crafts For Kids: How To Make A Clay Cactus Jewelry Holder
8 Desert Craft Ideas | How To Make Egg Carton Cactus
Use colored sand to recreate the gorgeous colors of desert landscapes with Desert Sand Art: Hands-on Learning (Colors of the Desert).

Finally, look at how to make this desert triorama.

HOW MAKE A DESERT TRIORAMA

You will need:

White sand
3 sheets white cardstock
Colored chalk
School glue
Watercolor paint
Plastic animals for each desert area
You could also use these desert plants for dioramas to create your scene

You could also use these desert plants for dioramas to create your scene.

Start with a sheet of 8×8 cardstock and fold it in half from corner to corner, pressing down the crease.

A craft stick works great for pressing in the crease.

Unfold and then fold it in the opposite direction, pressing down on the crease.

Cut from one corner all the way up the crease to the very center.

Bend the two pieces on either side of the cut inward, laying one over the other and secure with glue, hold in place with something heavy or pinch with a clothespin until dry.

Repeat 3 times to create 3 different triorama pieces.

DESERT TRIORAMA ABOUT THE GOBI, SAHARA, & ANTARCTICA

Now we are going to paint our skies in each one.

Looking at images of these desserts we found a wide variety of skies from sunrise to sunset. So you can paint each as you see fit.

Allow watercolor to dry and then fold one cut corner over the other and glue into place.

To keep it really simple we are going to use colored chalk, mica powder, or you can even grind up a cheap eyeshadow from the dollar store to turn white craft sand into a variety of hues to fit each dessert.

Place a few teaspoons of white sand into 2 different bowls, add a little powdered chalk or other colorant in a tan( Gobi) and then a lighter yellow color (sahara). We will keep some white uncolored for antarctica.

‘Paint’ a thick layer of school glue onto the base of each of the 3 trioramas and add the colored sand to each, pressing into the glue so that it sticks.

Create dunes, ripples, and mountains by adding more layers of glue and sand to build it up.

Since the Gobi is surrounded by mountain ranges we created sandy mountains in the background of that desert scene.

Gather a small animal to represent each desert or you can use magazine cutouts or print images to glue in place.

Dab a bit of sparse vegetation onto your deserts using watercolor paint right onto the dried sand.

Set your animals and anything else you would like to add into place in each dessert.

Create a label for each and add in front of the displays.

How to Make a Giant Triorama Project About Cherokee Culture

January 4, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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We’re putting together a triorama project all about the Cherokee Culture, using peg dolls, clay and paint to create their environment. Also, look at my pages Trioramas: How To Create Engaging Visual Narratives For Kids for more ideas and free Native American Unit Study for Kids Who Love Hands-on Learning.

Cherokee culture has a long and proud history.

The Cherokee people are one of the largest Native American tribes in the United States, with a population of over 300,000.

How to Make a Giant Triorama Project About Cherokee Culture

Originally from the Southeastern Woodlands, they lived in what is now the southeastern United States.

This area includes parts of present-day Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama.

In the 1830s, the Cherokee were forcibly removed from their ancestral lands in the Southeast in a process known as the Trail of Tears.

This forced removal resulted in the deaths of thousands of Cherokee people as well as the Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole people.

Despite all that they endured, the Cherokee people have maintained their culture and traditions.

And the Cherokee Nation is a federally recognized tribe with over 300,000 citizens and their own government, schools, and healthcare system.

There is so much to learn about the Cherokee.

BOOKS ABOUT THE CHEROKEE FOR KIDS

First, look at these books for kids.

When possible, I add living books to our reading list.

8 Cherokee Books for Kids Who Love to Read and Be Read To

Grab some of these books about the Cherokee to add to your reading list or to a unit study.

Cherokee, Indians of the Mountains

Tells of everyday life in the Cherokee Nation and how it changed with the coming of the white man

Talking Leaves

A work of historical fiction about Sequoyah and the creation of the Cherokee alphabet, from the acclaimed author of Code Talker Thirteen-year-old Uwohali has not seen his father, Sequoyah, for many years. So when Sequoyah returns to the village, Uwohali is eager to reconnect. But Sequoyah’s new obsession with making strange markings causes friends and neighbors in their tribe to wonder whether he is crazy, or worse—practicing witchcraft. What they don’t know, and what Uwohali discovers, is that Sequoyah is a genius and his strange markings are actually an alphabet representing the sounds of the Cherokee language.

Sequoyah and the Cherokee Alphabet

The story of one of the great leaders of the Cherokee nation... as well as the fascinating and disturbing story of cultural transformation and subsequent oppressive injustice that ended in The Trail of Tears.

The Apple Tree -- A Modern Day Cherokee Story Told in English & Cherokee (English and Cherokee Edition)

A Cherokee boy plants an apple seed, already seeing the apple tree it is meant to be. But the little apple tree is not so sure. Young and impatient, it begins to doubt its calling after apples fail to appear that first fall. How can the boy convince the tree to give the seasons the time to work their magic? The story is told in English with Cherokee translation, and includes a Cherokee syllabary.

Itse Selu: Cherokee Harvest Festival

Step back in time for a captivating glimpse of Cherokee life in pre-Columbian North America. Join Little Wolf and his family as they prepare to celebrate Itse Selu, the harvest festival. As night approaches the village, the magic of anticipation fills the air. The luscious feast, Grandfather's storytelling, and the sacred corn dance weave a magical tapestry of tradition.

The First Strawberries (Picture Puffins)

From an award-winning Native American storyteller comes this captivating re-telling of a Cherokee legend, which explains how strawberries came to be. Long ago, the first man and woman quarrelled. The woman left in anger, but the Sun sent tempting berries to Earth to slow the wife's retreat.

Grandmother Spider Brings the Sun: A Cherokee Story

After Possum and Buzzard fail in their attempts to steal a piece of the sun, Grandmother Spider succeeds in bringing light to the animals on her side of the world.

Only the Names Remain: The Cherokees and The Trail of Tears

From 1837 to 1838, thousands of Cherokee Indians were marched from their homelands in Georgia to exile in Arkansas by the same white men they has once befriended. The Cherokees journeyed through bitter cold and blazing heat, with little food or water. One out of every four died --- and with them died a culture that had existed for hundreds of years, a civilization that had existed for hundred of years, a civilization that had embraced the white man's ways only to perish through his betrayal. Today, only the names remain of this once great nation.

Here are some facts and a handful of great activities and resources to make this a fun and education packed study for you.

Then we will dive into a giant triorama project.

FACTS ABOUT CHEROKEE CULTURE

Here are some facts and a handful of great activities and resources to make this a fun and education packed study for you.

Then we will dive into a giant triorama project.

Language: The Cherokee language is an Iroquoian language spoken by over 30,000 people. It is one of the most widely spoken Native American languages in the United States.

Religion: The Cherokee people have a complex religious system that includes a belief in a creator god, a pantheon of lesser gods, and a belief in the power of spirits.

Art: Cherokee art is known for its intricate designs and vibrant colors. Cherokee artists use a variety of materials, including wood, stone, clay, and beads.

Music: Cherokee music is a strong and vibrant tradition. Cherokee songs are often used for storytelling, religious ceremonies, and social gatherings.

Dance: Cherokee dance is a powerful form of expression. It is used to tell stories, celebrate special occasions, and connect with the spirit world.

People: The most famous Cherokee Indian is widely considered to be Sequoya. He was known for inventing the Cherokee syllabary, a writing system for the Cherokee language that helped their people assimilate with American Society.

Also, look at more Cherokee hands-on activity.

CHEROKEE RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES

Take a look at my lapbook The Trail of Tears 1820 – 1845 Unit Study & Lapbook.
Make Cherokee Stickball Sticks, a game that is and was an important cultural tradition.
Explore Native American Culture: How to Make a Cherokee Rattle Craft
Cherokee Tribe History is a video just over 20 minutes long that paints a picture of the where, when, and how of their history.
Native American Unit Study for Kids Who Love Hands-on Learning.
If you want to focus on the most well known of the Cherokee tribe is Sequoyah, Creator of the Cherokee Syllabary, Lesson Plans.

Then look at more triorama ideas.

TRIORAMA IDEAS

Finally, look at how to make this giant triorama project about Cherokee culture.

HOW TO MAKE A GIANT TRIORAMA PROJECT ABOUT CHEROKEE CULTURE

You will need:

A poster board
Wood peg dolls
Craft felt
Air dry clay
Craft paint

First, cut your poster board into a square.

I have one that is 22×28. I simply cut 6” off one side.

Fold the poster board from corner to corner at an angle like this.

Open and fold the opposite corner, be sure to press clean creases into each.

Cut one of the center creases from the outside edge right up to the center point, the sides on either side of the cut will form your base.

Draw or paint a scene on the triangles above the cut portion.

You can paint and design the background while it’s flat.

Or paint it after it’s glued together

Use a very thin layer of paint so that it dries quickly and doesn’t warp the paper.

Bend the bottom cut portion in and glue one side over top of the other, paint the exposed portion of the bottom to blend into your background.

Paint peg dolls to look like Cherokee people.

Before the influence of Europeans, Cherokee people wore buckskin clothing which included leggings that went past the knee, breechcloths, and moccasins.

The women wore wraparound skirts.

Men decorated their bodies and faces with tribal tattoos and war paint.

Use fine point paint pens or markers to add details. Set aside to dry.

While your paint is drying, use any kind of air-dry clay you like to create the details of your village like fire, homes, etc…

I prefer the model magic because it is super light and very easy to work with.

Allow clay to dry overnight and paint.

Use markers or paint pens to add details like design to your small pots.

Set up your scene and step back to admire your amazing giant triorama.

triorama

BOOKS ABOUT PHYSICAL SCIENCE TOPICS FOR KIDS

FACTS ABOUT SOLIDS STATES OF MATTER

FACTS ABOUT LIQUIDS STATES OF MATTER

FACTS ABOUT GASES: INVISIBLE AIR

PLASMA

CHANGING STATES

MORE PHYSICAL SCIENCE ACTIVITIES

MORE TRIORAMA IDEAS

HOW TO MAKE A PYRAMID DIORAMA FOR STATES OF MATTER

NATIVE AMERICAN BOOKS FOR KIDS

COASTAL INDIANS/PACIFIC NORTHWEST

DESERT INDIANS/SOUTHWEST

PLAINS INDIANS

MORE TRIORAMA IDEAS

HOW TO MAKE A NATIVE AMERICAN TRIORAMA

OCEAN BOOKS FOR KIDS

WATER HABITAT TRIORAMA – OCEAN HABITATS

Pelagic Habitats

Benthic Habitats

MORE TRIORAMA IDEAS

4 OCEAN HABITATS

1. Coral Reefs

2. Kelp Forests

3. Seagrass Meadows

4. Open Ocean

OCEAN HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

HOW TO BUILD A WATER HABITAT TRIORAMA WITH KIDS – KELP FOREST

BOOKS ABOUT DESERTS FOR KIDS

TRIORAMA IDEAS

COMPARING THE GOBI, SAHARA, AND ANTARCTIC DESERTS

HANDS-ON DESERT IDEAS TO PAIR WITH THE DESERT TRIORAMA

HOW MAKE A DESERT TRIORAMA

DESERT TRIORAMA ABOUT THE GOBI, SAHARA, & ANTARCTICA

BOOKS ABOUT THE CHEROKEE FOR KIDS

FACTS ABOUT CHEROKEE CULTURE

CHEROKEE RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES

TRIORAMA IDEAS

HOW TO MAKE A GIANT TRIORAMA PROJECT ABOUT CHEROKEE CULTURE

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