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- 4th - 12th
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Students construct a model of DNA to learn DNA structure and decode it to better explain protein synthesis. They also have an actual badge made out of beads of their DNA literacy to wear or use. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times, & places, recognize & apply elements of art, learn techniques for working with each material, critique artwork, & discuss how artwork reflects the times. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students participate in a classroom visit from a Jeweler. They study basic problem solving skills using art materials. They make a piece of jewelry using beads and macaroni shapes. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students create a blue-green patina that serves as a protective coating on copper jewelry or other artwork. Using four different experimental methods, students apply patina to copper pieces and compare the results of the different procedures Full Review »
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- 2nd - 5th
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Students create lampwork glass beads using a variety of techniques and glass. They design jewelry, bookmarks, and other decorative items using hand-made lampwork glass beads, wirework, leatherwork, and macrame. In addition, they determine fair market value of complete pices. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students experience using a new and fascinating art medium. They study the physical changes of a matter as it goes from a plastic medium (the Precious Metal Clay) to a hard (solid) metal (100% silver). They use various tools and techniques to make textures in the clay. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students participate in a lab activity in which they anodize titanium. After discussing titanium jewelry and the colors present, individuals conduct a lab. They explain the process of anodizing using their knowledge of electrochemistry in a written lab report over the experiment. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 4th
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Students discuss the engagement of Mamie and Ike Eisenhower and examine what is important to them and what they could dedicate their lives to. They draw a representation of what is important to them in the form of a small piece of jewelry. When illustration is complete, they write a short paragraph explaining the piece of jewelry. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students create a shell necklace from broken shells. They discuss the value of recycling and how broken things can retain their value. Students increase their fine motor manipulation by threading their broken shell necklace. Full Review »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students discuss the story of Nefertiti. They are told that the word Nefertit means "the beautiful one is come." Students are taught that the only sculpture of Nefertiti, the wife of the Pharaoh Akhenaten, is on display at the Berlin Museum. They start their necklace by shaping different-colored Crayola Model Magic Fusion compound into rectangles, coils, balls, ovals, and other shapes typical for Ancient Egyptian jewelry. Full Review »
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