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- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students participate in a cell construction project that may be incorporated into a unit on the cell. It is a hands-on model construction that is done in a cooperative learning mode It also reinforces the higher order thinking skill of analogy building. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 7th
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Students read the novel, Music from a Place Called Half Moon. They are assigned chapters to analyze for literary elements and to assign titles to the book chapters. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th
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Students study the life and artwork of Henri Matisse including his interest in line, color and form. They design and execute paper cut out collages that act as templates for a woven tapestry. This is a unit. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd
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Students participate in a unit of Reading to increase reading comprehension. They use graphic organizers in order to organize information as it is being read. This technique also allows students to create their own visual notes. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students watch a demonstration on how to create a puzzle quilt. Using different fabric combinations, they use each block design twice to create the illusion that each block is unique. They are to determine which blocks are the same in one of their classmates quilts. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 10th - Higher Ed
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Students learn how to understand and use fabrics in a scrap quilt. They will gain the most if they can actually compose a quilt (or the beginnings of one) within class time.Quilting is a skill that is difficult for younger children to learn. This activity is better suited for high school age students. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students compare and contrast the Kurds and Turkmen ways of living. Individually they read information about the homes, their designs, and customs. Students write essays about how they would make a Kurd or Turk welcome in their home. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th
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Students participate in a phonics expectancies activity and read and discuss a short reading passage. They view and discuss phonics expectancies visual clues, and create a poster of the visual clues. Next, they read the passage "Winter Embroidery" and mark up the text and discuss what they marked with the class. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students investigate the concept of dream catching as an American Indian artform. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The information is used in order to serve as inspiration for student projects. The lesson includes an online gallery. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine the needlework of Ida McKinley as an introduction to methods of recording history. Following discussions and demonstrations, they visit provided Websites to observe examples of ways history has been preserved. Finally, students create a mural depicting the history of fiber art. Full Review »
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