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- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students demonstrate the ability to use the computers for research and exploration of castles and any other sources needed and locate web sites for various needs. They explain what a coat of arms was and make their own . Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students read the book, 'From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler,' then write and present their own mystery story with a partner in the class. They begin by exploring the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York web site. On the site, they can take virtual tours or see slides of the following areas that have to do with the story: Egyptian Art, Arms and Armor, Period Furniture, Musical Instruments, and European Art. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students reflect on and discuss the story, Jane and the Dragon, and portray their understanding of stereotyping through the actions of their character. Through the use of legends, drama can be used to educate understanding for other peoples feelings. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 12th
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Students watch a video and examine the United States government and the process of appeals. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students engage in lesson on knighthood and the contributions that knights made to this culturally rich and dangerous time era. They explore the duties, obligations, and characteristics of these chosen few. They compete in a mental jousting tournament. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students examine several Medieval and Renaissance works of art, including painting and sculpture, at the Art Institute of Chicago. They use worksheets and discussion questions to enhance their interpretation of the pieces. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 11th - 12th
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Students discover how to use a dichotomous fish key and delineate the major watershed in their states. They use books to identify components of fish habitats and to locate the ranges of different fish species. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th
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Students research and write on this sculpture of St. James and describe his importance to the Spanish soldiers who conquered Mexico. Students create their own estofado designs in an engraving process suitable for the classroom of local foliar shapes. Students create paper etchings that recreate the type of decoration used in the armor of this sculpture. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 8th
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Students discuss the characteristics of a Medieval Knight, comparing & contrasting the myths regarding knights. They design a coat of armor inspired by real examples and create a foil repousse of their coat of armor using stylus' and tooling foil. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 12th
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Students use the internet to view photographs of the Middle Ages. In groups, they research the various types of armor used by those who were fighting and how it was worn. To end the lesson, they sketch and color their own medieval scene and present it to the class. Full Review »
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