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Digital Photography and Mythology

For Teachers K - 7th
Pupils use digital photography to create an exhibition based on a myth that is presented in a piece of classical art. They interpret a print of the myth motif artwork, read a text-selection of the myth then design and photograph a...
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Tutors & Readers Theater

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students complete literacy service learning projects. In this literacy instructional activity, older students work with younger students to tutor them in reading and writing. They help prepare a Readers Theater for the younger...
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Just Me and My Mom

For Teachers 1st
First graders create predictions for the story, Just Me and My Mom. In this language arts lesson plan, 1st graders read and discuss the story. Additionally, students draw pictures of the events of the story to show who, what, where, and...
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Landscape Confection

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students engage in a lesson about the creation of landscape paintings. This activity is meant to be done before visiting a museum. They examine the works of art in order to become familiar with the style and recreate them. Then students...
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Six Dynamic Designs for Arts Integrated Curriculum

For Teachers K - 12th
Students create a recipe for a certain aspect of a culture. They create a culture that has never existed before. They analyze either dance, history, geography, history or the future of space exploration. They compare and contrast...
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Flora, Fauna, and the Passing Seasons

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners discover representations in art, religion and cultural practices of the flora and fauna of specific geographical regions in this early elementary lesson plan. The lesson ends with a mural project by the entire class.
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Media Collage

For Teachers K - 12th
Students create "media Collages" out of labels from boxes, bottles, and cans, and other found objects in this Art lesson for all ages. Adaptations are included for younger and older students. Lesson also includes a writing option for...
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Pebble Pictures

For Teachers K - 8th
Students create "pebble" paintings using rocks found at the beach, or purchased from a store, in this multi-level Art lesson. The lesson can easily be incorporated into a unit on painting and adds another dimension to ordinary artwork.
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An Indian Village: Tepees

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students examine tipis. In this Native American culture instructional activity, students discuss tipis and their construction as they make them out of cardboard.
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Crayon and Paint Creations

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students explore the uses of layering different mediums in art.  In this art lesson, students heavily draw a picture with crayons.  Students then paint a thin layer of poster paint over the crayone to see what happens. ...
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Masterpiece Portfolio

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students decorate a three ring biner. In this art lesson, students select their best art work to put into their decorated portfolio.
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4th of July Party Favor/Decoration

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students get red, white, and blue gumdrops to make a 4th of July party favor. In this art lesson, students stick one paper flag into each gumdrop. Students can use these decorations as a table decoration.
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Avacado Tree

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students make an avacado tree. In this art lesson, students remove the pit from the avacado, put three toothpicks into the pit and put the pit into a glass of water. After about a week the pit will begin to root making it look...
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Candy Jar

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students create their own candy jar. In this art lesson, students sort M&M's by color layering the colors in the glass jar, glue a fabric circle on the top, tie a ribbon around the top, and give the jar to someone special.
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Child's Placemat

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students make a placemat. In this art lesson students make a unique placemat. The students decorate their placemat with photos of themselves, stickers, etc. The placemat is laminated or sealed with contact paper.
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Class Stationery

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students draw a picture of themselves and write their name under the picture. In this art lesson, students make a border of the pictures.
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Clover Chain

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students take two clovers tieing one clover's stem at the top of the other clover's stem. In this art lesson, students repeat this making a chain or necklace.
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Colorful Butterflies

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students study butterflies. In this art lesson, students paint a butterfly rolling marbles in a box.
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Decorative Shoelaces

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students decorate shoelaces. In this arts lesson, students add beads to their laces. They also add designs using fabric paints. 
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Easy Wind Chimes

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students make wind chimes out of an embroidery hoop. In this art lesson, students attach three strings or yarn to the hoop and attach items that make noise like bells or beads so when wind hits, it will make noise.
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Filter Flutters

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students create a butterfly out of a coffee filter. In this art lesson, students use jello powder in a cup and dip the butterfly in the cup making it look tie dyed.
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Fingerprint Spring Flowers

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students create spring flowers. In this art lesson, students paint stems with brushes and then use their fingers to create flowers.
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Fly Swatter Painting

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students create their own painting with fly swatters. In this art lesson, students go outside and paint on the wall with the fly swatters.
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Fun in the Sun

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students freeze colored water. In this art lesson, students take the blocks of ice out of the freezer, put the blocks into a small pool and watch the ice melt.

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