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- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students compare two ancient artworks to determine how they originally functioned in private Roman homes. They compare and contrast the Fallen Warrior fragment and the Mosaic Floor to determine how each functioned in a private Roman residence. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students measure the relative heights of the mosaic giraffe and its trainer and compare their proportions to an actual giraffe and zoo trainer. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students measure the relative heights of the mosaic giraffe and its trainer and compare their proportions to an actual giraffe and zoo trainer. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students research the role of lions, elephants, and bears in ancient Roman life and mythology. They develop a strong understanding of the role animals played in important ancient Roman historical events and myths. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th
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Students create invention and family tree to provide purposeful learning of innovations and immigration, and then present it to class. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students create "Mosaic Hearts" in this adaptable art lesson using some old magazines, construction paper, and glue. The lesson includes examples of finished hearts and a materials list. Ideal for a Valentine's Day activity! Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate the concept of mosaic art and the influences of the Byzantine historical period. They create poems and discuss the mood of the writing and the symbolism as a literary device. Students then make their own copies of Byzantine masks. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students, while working in stations reading, discussing and analyzing a wide variety of Caldecott Award-winning books, recreate one of the pictures illustrated in mosaic form. They utilize one of the examples as an inspiration to a new piece of art. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students research and discuss ancient mosaics. Using pencil and paper, they design an ancient mosaic and then follow directions to create and pour a mold of the mosaic. As a final step, students remove it from the mold and seal the mosaic with clear acrylic. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 6th
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Students create a landscape drawing and use cut paper to create a mosaic. They study how mosaics were used extensively in ancient Rome and view examples of mosaic artworks. In addition, they discuss the season of autumn and changes in nature. Full Review »

