Integrating Art and Literature through Multicultural Studies: Focusing on Native American Sioux Culture

Describes a fourth-grade program that uses the media of art and literature to understand a different culture, to develop an appreciation for the art of that culture, and to refine students' ability to read and write. Explains how the thematic unit on the Sioux was developed. Notes that the instructional sequence incorporated visuals, explanation, and discussion. (PA)