Tuesday, November 29, 2011
"Ojo de Dios" or "Eye of God" Craft Ideas
HISTORY / ORIGIN
OF THE GOD'S EYE:
The Huichol Indians of Mexico and the Aymara Indians of Bolivia weave bly colored yarn on a simple frame of crossed sticks to make a design called "Ojo de Dios" or "Eye of God". Originally, "God's Eyes" were made to be placed on an altar so that the gods could watch over the praying people and protect them. They are now more often sold in markets, reminding us that God looks with love on people everywhere. Thanks for this tidbit.
Source: http://www.caron-net.com/kidfiles/kidsapr.html
Tip: A quick and easy way to make a God's Eye is with variegated yarn. There's no need to change yarns as you wind.
See Examples and Instructions at these links:
Tip: A quick and easy way to make a God's Eye is with variegated yarn. There's no need to change yarns as you wind.
See Examples and Instructions at these links:
Pearl Harbor Day Dec. 7 Teaching Ideas-Lessons
"The Pearl Harbor Naval Station on the
Hawaiian island of Oahu is the hub of United States Pacific naval power. Most of
the Navy's major commands have headquarters there. Yet even after sixty-five
years, its name is still synonymous with the surprise Japanese attack of
"December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy." The United States
suffered 3,700 casualties, along with damage to twenty-one ships and 300
planes."
Source: Barbara J. Feldman at http://www.surfnetkids.com/pearl_harbor.htm
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/pearlharbor.htm Pearl Harbor Attack for Kids
http://teacher.scholastic.com/pearl/tguide.htm Teacher's Guide
http://www.worldinteresting.com/history/10-interesting-pearl-harbor-facts.html 10 Interesting Facts
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/wwii-pac/pearlhbr/pearlhbr.htm History, Events, Images
http://www.edhelper.com/DailyThemes_December_7_1.html Themes-Dec. 7 and Remembrance Day
http://www.instructorweb.com/lesson/pearlharbor.asp Lesson-Gr. 5-6
http://www.mrscjacksonsclass.com/pearlharborday.htm Pearl Harbor Day Resources
