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- 9th - 12th
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Students develop an elementary understanding of the history of art. They study the basic elements of a painting including perspective, composition, color, light and symbolism. They look at each selected painting and analyze it, moving from first impressions to a more detailed examination. to Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students view examples of ancient Native American's rock art. Identifying the various art motifs, they discover which ones were part of an ancient ritual. Using the internet, they read parts of articles about the connection archeologists have found between the art and rituals. They view modern Native American art and compare it to the traditional rock art. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students participate in an African Artifact Scavenger Hunt. Using their environment, they identify the artifacts and discuss what it would say about them if another culture were viewing them. After examining photos, they locate places and people in Africa and try to interpret what the artifacts were used for. Full Review »
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- 10th - 11th
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Students read and analyze the Code of Hammurabi for evidence beyond the surface and present their findings as a group to the class. They write a paper explaining their overal conclusions and provide evidence from the Cod to support their conclusions. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the origin of the foods they eat. Using fast food as a part of the activity, they list the items that go into making these foods. They identify the geographical area of origin for these products as well. They also explore how certain foods made their way to the United States. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students construct a map from geographic data and explain relationships found in the information. Students identify ancient beliefs and customs through Hawaiian creation myths while comparing similarities and differences and appreciating diverse perspectives. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students, after exploring several secondary historical sources, compare/contrast their local history of the Brush Lake area, by viewing their own individual local histories. They assess contemporary cultures of the white homesteaders and businessmen now living on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. In addition, the create drawings, pictures with text to produce a poster portraying their findings. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students investigate the Native American religious concept of Sacred Landscapes. The use of natural resources and religious rites is researched using a variety of sources. They discuss the importance of geographical places in the lives of the Native Americans. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 6th
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Students view examples of suspension bridges and discuss their structure. They complete a tension and compression experiment with a partner then perform a similar experiment with books. They discuss engineers and how they design and solve problems. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students listen to a verbal explanation of the function of deductive reasoning and problem solving. They read one of Donald Sobol's 'Two-Minute Mysteries' and complete a worksheet requiring them to write out the information which is prior knowledge and the informational clues provided by the culprit. Full Review »
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