Enhanced Scope and Sequence - Virginia Department of Education ...

Grade 3
Session 6: Patchwork Quilt of Principles That Unite Americans _________________________
Materials
Materials such as pictures and photographs from magazines
Art supplies, including tissue paper, foils (gold and silver), glitter, sequins, glue, markers, crayons, and fabric
6″ x 6″ pieces of colored construction paper ( 1 per student)
Poster board or a long piece of white craft paper
Instructional Activities
1. Ask students if they have ever seen a patchwork quilt. Discuss how many different smaller pieces add to the
uniqueness of the larger quilt.
2. Explain that they will create a paper quilt from squares, which represent the individuality of each student.
These squares, when pieced together, will reflect the uniqueness of the class as a whole.
3. Give each student a quilt square, a 6" x 6" piece of colored construction paper.
4. Instruct them to write their names on the square and decorate it to illustrate qualities, talents, and experiences
they respect in themselves. Drawings, pictures from magazines, words, and photographs may be incorporated.
Also, have on hand art supplies, including tissue paper, foils (gold and silver), glitter, sequins,
markers/crayons and fabric.
5. Seek two student volunteers to complete quilt squares representing the Pledge of Allegiance and
Independence Day. Label the appropriate squares with Pledge of Allegiance and Independence Day.
6. Glue these pieces together on poster board or a long piece of white craft paper. Create a wide border for the
quilt and write the basic principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; and equality under the law on
the border. Hang the quilt in the classroom.
2010 History and Social Science Standards of Learning Enhanced Scope and Sequence
Virginia Department of Education 130