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Colorful Cut-Outs
Students examine the works of Claude Matisse. In this Matisse Art Lesson, students explore Beasts of the Sea to find recognizable shapes. Students visit the National Gallery to view Matisse artworks.
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The Westward Movement
Students study the westward movement through examining stamps. In this westward movement lesson plan, students draw conclusions, determine cause and effect relationships and examine the westward movement of the United States by...
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A Light in the Night
Learners investigate fireflies by reading children books. For this art lesson, students examine the images from the book The Very Lonely Firefly, and discuss the contrast of the artwork. Learners utilize colored pens and glitter to...
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Interesting Idioms
Students are introduced to the topic of idioms in figurative speech. Using the definition of idioms, they use literature to view examples. They identify idioms in different forms of writing and practice using them in speech. ESL...
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Fractal Fraction Fun
Students discover the interesting patterns and shapes referred to as "fractals." For this geometry lesson, students utilize pieces of colored construction paper to create the branches of a fractal tree. Students discuss the rules and...
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Amazing Animals of Mexico
Students research the different animals of Mexico. They read an informational handout, discuss the various animals and habitats, and match animals with their habitats on a worksheet.
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Couriers in the Inca Empire: Getting Your Message Across
Students explore how the Inca communicated across the bast stretches of their mountain realm.
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Enjoying Puerto Rican Artistts
Learners examine artwork done by artists from Puerto Rico. As a class, they discuss each piece of work based on the elements used. They use the internet to research the lives of the artists and develop their own opinions on the art...