Folklife Resources for Educators
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South Philly Kaleidoscope: The 9th Street Market Mural
by Historical Society of Pennsylvania http://www.philaplace.org/resource/467/
Curriculum unit on the interactive PhilaPlace web site, (http://philaplace.org/), designed to encourage students to explore the mural at 8th and Christian Street to learn about the history and changes in the Philadelphia’s 9th Street market in Philadelphia over time and to examine the role of public art. It includes teacher resources and classroom activities aimed for the middle and high school grades, aligned with Pennsylvania State Standards. (18 p. PDF)
Grade Level: 6-8; 9-12 |
Curriculum: Art and Culture; History and Social Studies; Language Arts |
Resource Type: Activities |
Language: English |
Subjects: Public art; Ethnic markets; Mural painting and decoration; Philadelphia (Pa.)--Social life and customs; Community life; Ethnic neighborhoods
Geographic locations: Philadelphia (Pa.); Pennsylvania |
Sponsoring Organization: Historical Society of Pennsylvania 1300 Locust Street Philadelphia PA 19107
(215) 732-6200 http://www.hsp.org/default.aspx?id=1
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