For this project we weaved twisted pieces of newspaper. To begin we learned about the different types of paper weaving and different items that were made by paper weaving. To begin the project we were given a piece of cardboard to be our base and several pre-cut pieces of newspaper. We taped one end of the newspaper down the horizontal way of the board and one end of different pieces the horizontal way. We were told to do 4-5 pieces each way. We then weaved or braided these pieces with each other. After they were weaved we grabbed the un-taped end of newspaper and twisted it the taped the other end once the entire piece was twisted. We continued this process for all the pieces. We could then decorate the board anyway we want. I used warm colors and added some silver glitter. For an extension activity I would study the Egyptians and other cultures that used weaved baskets for everyday tasks.
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