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Pendants

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students examine visual arts by creating a piece of jewelery. In this art analysis instructional activity, students identify the work of Keith Haring by researching the Internet. Students utilize tools and clay to create their own...
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Haring In Motion Magnets

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars research visual arts by creating an art project for their homes. In this art analysis lesson, students identify the work of Keith Haring by researching the Internet and examining images. Young scholars utilize tempera...
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Haring Inspired Drawing and Sculpture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars research art by identifying the work of Keith Haring. In this sculpting lesson, students utilize the web to examine sculptures and drawings in the style of Keith Haring. Young scholars utilize sculpting wire, foil,...
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Our Neighborhood

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students inspect visual arts by analyzing their hometown. For this neighborhood lesson, students identify the different buildings, topography, landmarks and scenery near their home. Students utilize art products such as paints and...
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Sanctuary: Quail Island Banks

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Learners explore visual arts by examining a diorama in class. In this geography lesson, students examine an island off the coast of New Zealand and identify the physical attributes of the land. Learners answer study questions...
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Children Respond to Haring's Work

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Pupils respond to a Keith Haring exhibit at a local museum. In this art criticism activity, students create a postcard to send to the museum, sharing what they learned on their field trip.
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Flip Books

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine the art work of Keith Haring. In this art instructional activity, students observe the visual quality of movement in artwork. Students draw a flip book showing movement and time.
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Picasso's "The Dog"

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars draw a dog. In this drawing lesson, students discover how to tap into their right brain dominance by sketching a picture upside down. Young scholars draw a picture resembling Picasso's "The Dog".
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Picasso's "The Butterfly"

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils draw a butterfly. In this drawing lesson, students explore a drawing upside down. Pupils sketch a butterfly while the image is reversed to tap into their right brain dominance.
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Matisse's "La Pompadour"

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners sketch a picture. In this drawing lesson plan, students sketch Matisse's "La Pompadour". In an attempt to tap into their artistic side, learners turn the picture upside down to sketch.
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Learn Under the Old Masters

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Learners take a closer look at portraits. In this art appreciation lesson, students may visit the National Portrait Gallery, the Victoria Art Gallery, or the Scottish National Portrait Gallery online or in-person to discover works of art.
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Friends Mural

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners discover the art of Keith Haring by creating their own artwork.  In this art analysis lesson, students identify the artist Keith Haring and discuss his artistic works.  Learners create their own murals similar to...
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The Keith Haring Car

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine Keith Haring's artwork. In this art lesson plan, students paint a car using his style of art known as Pop Art.
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My "Red" Room

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners utilize art analysis skills by examining the work of Henri Matisse. In this painting lesson plan, students examine L'Atelier Rouge by Henri Matisse and identify the objects in the room and colors used. Learners create their own...
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Creative Color Wheel

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore graphic design by using color wheels to color images.  In this art analysis lesson, students utilize Adobe Photoshop to experiment with coloring old images and removing all color as well.  High schoolers...
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Words Have Meaning

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students interpret and analyze art for meaning and a Maya Angelou poem for meaning. In this art and literature analysis lesson, students analyze Alison Saar's "Lost and Found" and Maya Angelou's poem "Alone." Students write creative...
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Mosaic Pavement Panel

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars analyze Mosaic art and identify the tessellation process. In this Mosaic art lesson, students read information about Mosaic art and the tessellation process. Young scholars compare mosaics from various civilizations and...
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Lesson Plans for History: The Annunciation

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze The Annunciation and complete related art activities. In this art analysis lesson, students analyze the art piece The Annunciation and create an altar piece. Students discuss the importance of a label and write one for...
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Exploring Photographs: Methods of Visual Analysis

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students use the methods of description, reflection, and formal analysis for a study of images. In this image analysis lesson, students work in teams to interpret and analyze an assigned work of art. Students write responses to the work...
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Gianfranco Gorgoni

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Young scholars analyze creation of the Earth Art and examine differences between aesthetic work and work created for function. In this art analysis lesson, students analyze photographs from various projects for the art elements of line,...
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Jim Frankoski Lesson Plan Ideas

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students read about Jim Frankoski and his art to examine various elements in environmental art. In this art analysis activity, students analyze the location of photographs and how images create illusions that capture new viewpoints.
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Richard Misrach

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Students analyze the Great Salt Lake as a resource for artistic work and other studies. In this art analysis lesson, students view maps that show the location of the Great Salt Lake including a satellite image. Students can also study...
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Facing Life's Challenges

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students analyze divination and carry out experiments using a probability model. In this probability lesson plan, students review information about divination and predictions in various cultures. Students set up experiments to test...
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Aphrodite with Eros on a Dolphin at Her Side

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze Greek sculpture. In this Greek sculpture lesson, students review the roles and responsibilities of the Gods and Goddesses in the Greek pantheon. Students compare the way Greek Gods are portrayed and sculpt the Goddess...