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EZ-Grout Mosaics

For Teachers K - 12th
Young artists create 2-D art using air-dry clay and acrylic paint in this mosaic-making activity. Kids trace their design sketch on a clay slab, cut out the pieces, and after drying, paint and mount their tile design.
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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...
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Learning from the past: Ancient Mosaics

For Teachers 10th
Budding artists study the history and significance behind ancient mosaics and mosaic murals. They study multiple examples of ancient mosaics, sketch a design, and use clay tiles to create thoughtful mosaics of their own. 
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Magazine Mosaics

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Almost every teacher has a stack of old magazines lying around. Get creative and turn them into mosaics! That's right, this resource explains how kids draw, design, cut, and paste to create mosaic art from recycled magazines. Connect...
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Middle-East Reflections

For Teachers K - 12th
Practice symmetry and patterns with this Mid-Eastern art project. Your class will create beautiful, reflective mosaics that will brighten up the classroom! A list of necessary materials is included.
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Bling Bling Metallic Mosaics

For Teachers K - 6th
Using different types of paper and paint, young artists will create a beautiful mosaic. This is a great variation from the traditional tile and grout mosaics. Use this beautiful art project to discuss different art mediums,...
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Mosaic Masterpieces

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use a map to locate Greece and discuss the art of the country today and in the past. Individually, they use a pencil to design their own mosaic. To end the lesson, they take the design and use clay and tile to make their own...
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Metallic Mosaic

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars engage in a lesson about polygons while creating a mosaic pattern. They concentrate upon creating a pattern that is geometric and has the look of a quilt design. The lesson includes steps to complete the project and...
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Mosaic Masks

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discover the history of mosaics through teacher-lead lectures and discussions. Individuals spend 3-4 weeks creatively constructing mosaic masks using step-by-step design instructions.
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Magazine Mosaics

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
  Students create their own mosaic from magazine pieces and cut outs.  For this art lesson, students discuss advertising inside of magazines and what ads are the most effective.   
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Fused Glass Landscape

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research and recognize work of several glass artists such as Chihuly, Tiffany, and Wright, define landscape and other relevant vocabulary terms, and create full fused glass plate/bowl using landscape and/or nature as subject...
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Modern Mosaics

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create individual mosaics to decorate the classroom. They explore the elements of shape, texture, color, and pattern by identifying how the artist manipulated tesserae to create the mosaic.
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Haring Mosaic Reliefs

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students make mosaics out of clay using the techniques of Keith Haring. In this mosaics lesson plan, students use clay, glaze, plywood, cement, grout, and sealant.
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Monkey Mosaic

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students use tiles to create a mosaic of haring people based on Keith Haring. In this mosaic lesson plan, students first draw the design and then create the same design with tiles.
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Art Lesson Synthesis

For Teachers K
Students observe animals and complete an art project. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students define the word mosaic, create animal mosaics, and share their creations with the class. As students explain their art to the class they...
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Wall Paper and Paint Mosaic

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students create a wall mosaic. In this art activity, students post one large piece of butcher paper on a wall. Pieces of construction paper are torn into small squares. These small squares are dipped in the paint and put on the large...
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Homelessness

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine homelessness. In this homelessness lesson, students discuss The Treasure of Lemon Brown regarding stereotypes and treasures. Students create mosaics that feature what their homes mean to them.
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Mosaics of Cyprus

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create digital mosaics. In this visual arts lesson, students discover the attributes and history of mosaics in a teacher-led discussion. Students use an educational program to make their own digital mosaics.
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Pixel Mosaic

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students discuss current knowledge of pixels. They listen as the teacher explains their importance in picture clarity. Students view the "Pixel Mosaic Animated Movie." Students receive pieces of pictures and matching tiles which...
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Pumpkin Seeds Mosaic

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Young scholars examine the history of mosaics. They follow instructions to create their own pumpkin seed mosaic. They also bake some of the seeds to enjoy as a treat.
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Mosaic: Press-in Method

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners create individual press-in mosaics using a variety of bought and found objects.
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Paper Millennium Mosaics

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students create mosaics out of fadeles paper, black and gray mat board, scissors, and Modge Podge. They also study the history behind mosaic art.
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Mosaic

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create their own mosaic.
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Mosaics

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore history of mosaics, and create their own.