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Rangoli Designs

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students use colored chalk on sandpaper to make authentic Rangoli designs in the Hindu Tradition. They study Diwali and the Hindu culture and research authentic Hindu designs and symbols. They identify traditional symbols that are used...
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Principles of Kwanzaa Plaque

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Study African culture and learn the origins of Kwanzaa with an artistic lesson plan. Learners recognize that Kwanzaa is Swahili for "first fruits of the harvest." They identify and comprehend the values and meanings of the nguzo saba,...
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Perfect Punctuation

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students, in a group of three or four, design a board game to help reinforce the rules of Perfect Punctuation. They make game pieces for the game with Crayola Model Magic and include the punctuation marks of periods, exclamation points,...
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Peace Bridge Game

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students examine the border between the United States and Canada. As a class, they are introduced to the purpose of the Peace Bridge which is located from New York into Canada. In groups, they use the internet to research the...
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Passport to Adventure

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students examine the function of the passport system of their country. Then they make simple accordion-fold books. Students also design and fabricate stamps with which to record information in their books. Finally, they identify and...
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Out Of The Box Book Reports

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in a instructional activity that is concerned with the creation of a unique type of book report. They read a book in its entirety and then decorate a shoebox with the theme of the book and then students write a summary of...
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Nigerian Dundun Drum

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate the use of a Nigerian dundun drum and are given background information of how they work and the intricate construction. They conduct research using a variety of resources and then create a replica from simple materials.
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Nepalese Drum on a Stick

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create a two sided percussion instrument designed to look like a damaru drum from Nepal. They locate Nepal on a map and conduct research on Nepal and the damaru. Students then create a damaru drum using a small plastic container...
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Mystery Christmas Carols

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students research the history of Christmas carols and find out where the practice of caroling originated. They copy the words to and then illustrate a Christmas song. Afterwards, they identify each other's favorite songs from their...
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Moves Count

For Teachers 1st - 6th
After brainstorming all the board games they enjoy playing, learners design an original board game with a theme to utilize their math and art skills. They sculpt playing pieces and write clear directions and rules for their original...
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Mountain Vista

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students participate in a role play activity in which they play an American pioneer moving west. During the role play, they select an occupation and a town to live in. In groups, they use a map to determine the best route to arrive to...
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Mola Mural

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students, after researching the traditional mola art of the Kuna Indians, explore and experiment with colorful fiber arts associated with the Kuna Indians. They work as a class to create a vibrant Mola Mural to showcase contemporary and...
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Martin Luther King Milestones

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the life of Martin Luther King and conduct research using a variety of resources. The information is used in order to create a project that highlights the major accomplishments of Martin Luther King. They also...
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Effects of Oil Spills on Environment and Marine Life

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore oceanography by conducting an environmental experiment in class. In this oil spill instructional activity, students discuss the human need for oil and what is at stake when we drill for oil in our oceans. Young...
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Mapping World Explorers

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research early explorers from selected nations, routes, or time periods. After finding maps of exploration routes over water and land, they create a time line. Presentations are created in the form of three-dimensional models...
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Magnificent Mosaic

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine the ancient art form of mosaics. They compare and contrast mosaics from different cultures and time periods then create and design their own mosaics using Crayola Model Magic. They blend primary colors, or add white to...