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- 9th - 12th
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Students develop skills in shading and create eye movement through the use of lights and darks. They show five principles of shading while drawing shells and bones. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students create a picture book showing how the horse changed the lives of the Colorado Indians. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate the self-portraits and figure drawings of famous artists such as Kathy Kollowitz, Pablo Picasso, Rembrandt and others following their own attempts to create their expressive original drawings. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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After a discussion on horse in art and a presentation on safety techniques using materials, students construct a horse sculpture (or other animal of their choice) from sticks and natural fibers. Full Review »
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- 12th - Higher Ed
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Students research basic information about horses, horse care and horse therapy effects on humans. They identify what horses need to be healthy and research needed supplies and funds. Students work in groups to prepare an educational video and brochure about the use of horse therapy for humans. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students investigate the use of Appaloosa horses by the Nez Perce Native Americans during the War of 1877. They examine the geography of the area and determine why the Appaloosa horse was suited to this use after looking at historical images. Full Review »
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- 1st - 2nd
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Students read a book entitled, "My Horse." They predict what may happen in the story. Students examine methods for decoding unfamiliar words. They answer questions about the story. Cross-curricular activities are provided. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 5th
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Students view and analyze the artwork "Horse Frightened by a Storm" by the artist Delacroix. They participate in a class discussion about the painting, then using neutral colored chalk create their own original horse chalk drawing. Full Review »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students examine the art of Deborah Butterfield and create drawings of their own depicting horses in motion. First, they inspect the photographs of Edward Muybridge and Butterfield's sculptures, focusing on the physiology of motion. Then, students draw their own horse pictures and compare them to the work of Muybridge and Butterfield. Full Review »
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- 1st - 6th
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Students study horses' anatomy and movements. They explore the work of Susan Rothenberg, then create a print of a horse in motion. They study photos of horses and observe horses trotting and in other gaits to see how their legs move and their bodies are positioned. Full Review »
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