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- 6th - 8th
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Students participate in different activites examining Benjamin Franklin and his activities. They work together in groups and as a class to research his inventions and his self-improvement plans. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify the similarities and differences between American folklore and oral traditions in the Philippines. They discover disappearing tradtions in their own communities and families as well. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students watch the PBS program "In the Mix" about teen immigrants. They discover the number of immigrants in America and their problems moving to this country. They answer questions as the film plays. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students observe the Paneled Room (West Door) of the the Speed Art Museum gallery of the Kentucky Virtual Art Museum. They make "antique" panels for the classroom door and describe their work using art terminology. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read and analyze a personal narrative written about a Peace Corps Volunteer teaching English in Guinea-Bissau, Africa. They discuss the concept of crossing cultures, analyze maps, complete worksheets, and develop a writing assignment that describes events from two perspectives. Full Review »
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- 4th - 9th
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Students are introduced to a variety of customs and traditions relating to the culture of Ireland. They view a video, explore the art of storytelling, research sport origins, cook Irish food and discuss well-known Irish proverbs. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine deaf culture and the role that American Sign Language plays in forging a sense of community. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students look at how characters and caricatures are compared in art and literature. They discover how and why caricatures are constructed and develop a cast of caricatures which they bring to life in a screenplay or another type of performance presentation. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students watch an episode of the PBS show "Maya and Miguel" and examine how to express empathy with someone who has a disability. They discuss the episode, and create an art project using one hand only, or paint an object blindfolded and discuss how it feels to create art in this different way. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students explore storytelling through pantomime, improvisation, and dramatization. They watch an online video, discuss Native American earth stories, role-play various situations, explore websites, and present an oral story to the class. Full Review »
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