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Rock Concert
Students examine the three major types of rocks. They create a song, skit, or poem describing the three kinds of rocks and how they are formed, then present their creations for a class rock concert.
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Mariachi Concert
Students study Mexican music. In this Mexican culture lesson, students research mariachi bands and then design posters that accurately advertise them.
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The Producers
Students design attractive posters to promote the work of Leroy Anderson, an American composer with an unusual style.
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European Capital of Culture
Students investigate the meaning of culture. In this European capital lesson plan, students define the meaning of 'culture'. Students construct a poster that features their city as a cultural center.
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Rockin' and Rollin'
Seventh graders, in groups, describe the three major types of rocks through either a song, skit, poem, etc. They present their work to the class during a "rock concert."
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Your Local Area
Students investigate the meaning of regional differences as they study a survey written about the different ways people like to eat chips and design and make a poster to show what makes their area unique.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Frank Kozik
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Frank Kozik is described here along with information on his contributions to art through poster design (mostly for rock concerts).