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Eric Carle Author Study

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students view the Eric Carle web page, formulate questions about his work, and e-mail the questions to him. Selections from his book lists are made, art projects created, and communication set up with the author.
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Two Faces of Paul Gauguin

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine Paul Gauguin's self-portraits and letters to explore the individual who created them. They consider how first-person art forms aid the process of self-discovery and produce a symbolic self-portrait
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Symmetry with Shapes

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students analyze a symmetrical stamp design with an equal balance of light and dark to create a pattern in succession. In this shape design lesson, students review concepts of sign, symbol and language across cultures. Students analyze...
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Dig Those Descriptions

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students practice writing descriptions by researching various artifacts from ancient Egypt and writing captions for them. They read and discuss the Times article, King Tut, Museum Trailblazer, Begins Encore.
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Trash to Treasures

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze the artwork of Jaune Quick-To-See Smith. In this service project analysis, students create interpretations of their service experience. Students reflect in words utilizing the "I Am" Model. The student rubric helps...
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Bowl of Love Lesson 6

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study the concept of having a fundraiser to benefit a local soup kitchen. In this fundraising service project lesson, students participate in different activities that explain the history and making of clay pottery, service...
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Making a Journal

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create their own journals. In this journal making lesson, students create journals. Students use materials they choose and bind the journal using wire, yarn or spiral binding. Students use the journals for any type of writing...
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Bamana Chi Wara Headdresses

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students create African headdresses out of styrofoam blocks and black paint using information gathered from the Bamana Chi Wara style of headdresses. This Art activity can be adapted for many different levels.
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Painting Without A Paintbrush

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars sketch a landscape scene and paint that scene using unconventional "paintbrushes" including forks, knives, squirt bottles, cotton swabs, toothpicks, water containers, and mat board.
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Benne Cakes and Other Holiday Recipes

For Teachers K - 12th
Benne Cakes, a West African treat packed with sesame seeds for luck, are a featured part of the celebration of Kwanzaa. Young chefs try their hand at crafting these goodies that are sure to enrich your holiday feast. 
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Sports Safety Pamphlets

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students create pamphlets highlighting safety guidelines for specific sports. They define the word pamphlet, study safety guidelines for several sports, and create pamphlets highlighting safety guidelines for several sports.
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From Zero to Superhero

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss superheroes, focusing first on the details of creating the character of Batman. They work in small groups to develop superheroes for the 1990s, and write stories or cartoons about their superhero's adventures on their own.
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It's How You Play the Game

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students assess and explain the qualities that they believe are possessed by great professional athletes. They examine whether or not getting away with breaking a rule in a sport is considered cheating or gamesmanship.
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Tackling Hunger on "Souper Bowl" Sunday

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students envelop basic plans, in small groups, for fundraising projects that they could actually organize and execute.
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Heroes of Harlem

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students explore the artists of the Harlem Renaissance. Their research culminates in a Harlem Renaissance Fair celebrating the movement's cultural and artistic contributions to society.
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Music Makers

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore distinct styles that have characterized famous musicians and conductors. By studying one musician or conductor in-depth, students become experts on this person's musical style and are given the opportunity to share.
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A Tough Act to Follow

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students take on the role of impersonators as they identify the distinctive human traits that comedians and imitators single out in order to do their jobs.
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Acting Up

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars, in groups, study a Tony Award winner from the past through researching its history, watching the production, and reading the written origin of the production. They create programs for these productions and assess
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Time in a Capsule

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students analyze the meaning and process of categorizing items, people and events as 'the best.' students then defend pieces of literature, images, and sounds that they feel most represent 'the best of the 20th century.'
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Awesome authors (Elementary, Reading/Writing)

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use technology to research and collect data. They develop awareness and appreciation of authors and genres. They organize information for presentation.
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Macbeth: Shakespeare for Elementary Students (Elementary, Literature)

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students act out a fully realized Shakespearean play designed to be utilized by mid level elementary students.
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Word Webs And Mind Maps

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students develop a simple understanding of the brain's two hemispheres and their separate yet connected functions. They explain that if they are to improve their drawing skills they should get into their right mind.
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A Novel Ending/ Closure Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars summarize a story, identify the plot structure, and create a symbol that represents the essence of the story.
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Mary Cassatt's "The Sisters"

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students compare and contrast two of Mary Cassatt's paintings, write a short essay on "The Sisters" and draw a picture of themselves with a brother, sister or close friend.

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