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American Psychological Association

Developing Adolescents

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Why to young people act the way they do? Scholars investigate the stages of adolescent development incorporating high school psychology techniques. Using research from the American Psychological Association, they uncover the five areas...
Activity
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: Appreciation Cards

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Help students talk about appreciation by making cards for the special people in their lives.
Activity
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Teacher Appreciation Honors Our Teachers

For Students 9th - 10th
With this collection of resources, students can find fun and create ways to honor the positive impact teachers have had on their lives.
Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 2: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
In this second unit of a course on Art Appreciation, students are shown how to explain what the meaning of art is, they learn about the function of art in different cultures, why so much value is placed on art and cultural items, and...
Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 1: Orientation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this first unit of a course on Art Appreciation, students are instructed in how the entire course is organized, what to expect, what course symbols mean, rubrics used in assessment, and what plagiarism is. The next section explains...
Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 4: 2 D Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This fourth unit of a course on Art Appreciation looks at different forms of two-dimensional art. Students learn about the invention of paper, early perceptions of drawing, how hatching and cross-hatching were used by Michelangelo,...
Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 3: Technical Aspects of Art

For Students 9th - 10th
In this third unit of a course on Art Appreciation, students learn how to describe the technical aspects of an artist's work by discussing elements of art and principles of design. They also look at the stylistic qualities of an artist's...
Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 6: Architecture and Design

For Students 9th - 10th
In this sixth unit of a course on Art Appreciation, students learn about the history of architecture, including ancient Greek and Roman works. They will learn about Frank Lloyd Wright and about Islamic architecture. They will also look...
Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 5: 3 D Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This fifth unit of a course on Art Appreciation looks at different forms of three-dimensional art. Students learn about sculpture and its history, government-funded art works, and controversy in art. They look at other types of 3-D...
Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 7: Photography

For Students 9th - 10th
In this seventh and final unit of a course on Art Appreciation, students learn about photography and significant photographers. This is followed by a discussion of television and film. Students will learn terminology used, technical...
Lesson Plan
Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: How to Appreciate a Painting

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Christine A. Elmore's curriculum unit designed "to facilitate her third-graders' enjoyment of and response to fine art." This unit can be applied to all age groups and provides an extensive background on art in general.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Parades, Memories and Appreciation: Veterans Day 2016

For Students 9th - 10th
Demonstrations of respect and appreciation for those who have served in the armed forces are found throughout the United States on November 11. Find parades and comments from President Barack Obama which took place on Veteran's Day 2016.
Online Course
Yale University

Yale University: Open Yale Courses: Listening to Music

For Students 9th - 10th
Twenty-three university-level lectures on how to listen to and how to appreciate Western music. Emphasis is on classical music but jazz, pop, the blues, and rock are also considered.
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Lumen Learning

Lumen: Music Appreciation: Vocal Types and Ranges

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains the six vocal ranges and the qualities which make individual voices within the ranges different. There is a video lecture and some associated videos of professional singers with the different voice ranges.
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PBS

Pbs: Make Appreciation Cards

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Discover what it means to appreciate something or someone and oneself. Create a card for someone to show they are appreciated.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Skip Counting 2,4,6,8, Who Do We Appreciate?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students explore skip counting to enhance their understanding of multiplication and pattern completion. They investigate how to complete patterns using the number line.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Skip Counting 2/8, 4/8, 6/8, 8/8, Who Do We Appreciate This

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students investigate skip counting to complete patterns with fractions. They also develop skills to add fractions.
Lesson Plan
National Association of Geoscience Teachers

Nagt: Urban Planning 101: Map Appreciation

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson students will begin by looking at a series of maps and they will brainstorm ways the natural world may interact with humans and vice-versa. Students will then come up with a list of features of a city or town, make...
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Other

China the Beautiful : Appreciation of the Art of Chinese Calligraphy

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to Chinese calligraphy by Dr. Ming L. Pei who provides an in-depth interpretation and multiple links to examples.
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Other

Core Knowledge: Poetry in Motion [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Collection in pdf format of seven lessons integrating poetry across-the-curriculum. Includes dramatization, developing poetry reading skills, and creating poetry appreciation. Printable graphic organizers and a fine bibliography...
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Tate

Tate Online: Case of the Mysterious Object

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clever and compelling interactive introduction to art appreciation and visual literacy. Parent and child or older child/younger child can pair up to solve an art gallery mystery. The object of this activity is to answer questions about...
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Thank You Day

For Teachers 2nd
Show appreciate for important people by writing letters.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Musical Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete, undergraduate level online class on musical analysis. Includes all course materials, projects, examples, assignments and exams with solutions.
Lesson Plan
Arizona State University

Arts Work: Visual Arts Criticism

For Teachers 9th - 10th
If you're looking for a complete list of art critique questions, this is the site for you! You'll find ideas for description, analysis, elements, technique, judgement, and audience.

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