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Mountain Storytelling, Quilting, and Folk Arts
Explore Appalachian storytelling traditions, patterned quilts, and decorative pottery as cultural art forms.
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West Virginia Heritage, Communities, and Culture
8 lessons
Goal
Recite the state motto, locate hometowns and counties on a West Virginia map, and celebrate traditional Appalachian arts, games, and music.
8 lessons
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Learning standards covered
SS.1.17West Virginia Social Studies Standards · All agesExamine cultural contributions of families through the use of literature, primary source documents and oral accounts.
SS.1.23West Virginia Social Studies Standards · All agesDescribe the cultural life of West Virginia as reflected in games, toys, and various art forms.