Creating Natural Pigments from Southwest Plants
by Ayesha Brewster
Students will explore the historical use of natural pigments by indigenous peoples, particularly those native to the Southwest region. They will use mathematical concepts to paint using the pigments and technology to create graphs using their collected data.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
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