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Crafty Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study fractions. In this fractions instructional activity, 4th graders define fraction-related vocabulary words. Students use beads to study fractions. Students draw shapes to study fraction equivalency and brainstorm...
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Amino Acids and Protein

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study amino acids and discover the different proteins that are in our bodies.  In this living environment activity students build protein bracelets with beads as an example of the different amino acids. 
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Constant Dimensions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore measuring units by investigating the dimensions of different objects. In this data graphing lesson, students utilize candy, beads and fingers to measure different dimensions of geographic figures. Students create a graph...
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Charm Bracelet

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students create their own bracelet. They select a chain that fits their wrist. Students then choose beads, rings, and charms they wish to place on their bracelet. Using jump rings, they attach their selected items and create a bracelet.
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Solar System Distance Activity

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Pupils examine the distances between the Sun, planets, and smaller objects in the Solar System. They design a model using beads that shows the scale distances of the Solar System using astronomical units converted into a 10 centimeter...
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Making Seminole Daisy Chain Bracelets

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use multiplication, adding and counting skills to make a daisy chain bracelet. They use samples to count the number of beads/daisies and then multiply to make the bracelet the size they need to fit them.
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American Indian Art

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discover and gain an understanding of American Indian art creating three beads out of clay, showing texture on at least one bead to make a balanced bracelet. They then explain either orally or in writing what kinds of...
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Biology: Butterfly Activities

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine various types of butterflies and insects around their school. They identify differences between beetles and butterflies. Students examine books about butterflies, complete symmetry drawings, and make ladybug key...
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Food and Languages of the World

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils engage in creative bead making while discussing Africa. In this diversity and arts lesson, students create African necklaces while being introduced to the African culture.
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Sunlight Necklaces

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders review the placement and role of the sun in the solar system. Using beads, they create a necklace which they can use to identify the amount of sunlight is being illuminated. In groups, they record observations on the...
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Snow Globe Family

For Teachers K
Kindergartners sequence the parts of a story using a snow globe as a setting. They will listen to Snow Globe Family and retell the parts of the story noting the beginning, the middle, and the end. Then they will make their own snow...
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Ornaments for Nursing Home Tree

For Teachers K - 5th
Students participate in an activity that will allow them to create a gift for a nursing home patient and give their gift to someone who needs a caring hand. In this community service lesson, students learn compassion, and also understand...
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Do the Tallywalker

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students study the basics of mapmaking, then make a tally walker, (geographic location device used in secret).
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African Ecology and Art

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Explore Samburu culture as students examine art work by many artists and compare and contrast their styles. They view Kenyan images and find Kenya on the map. Students identify conflict in the animal world and draw animals and record in...
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100th Day of School Collections

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Celebrate the 100th day of school with a few great 100 themed stories and classroom activities. The books Benny's Pennies and 100th Day Worries are suggested for reading, making 10 piles of 10 objects is encouraged, and 5 extra lesson...
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Little Black Book

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young artists construct and create a journal. They develop the book using black construction paper, acrylic paint, glue, and tape. The art lessons from this source are among the best I've seen. The products produced by the students are...
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Role of Masks in African Cultures

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore ancient tradition and craft of mask making, examine role or function of masks in African culture, create instruments, and participate in class projects.
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Mexican Metal Tooling

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Metal work can be a wonderful way to expose learners to Mexican folk art. This resource provides all the necessary steps for creating Mexican metal tooling with your art class. Images, web links, recommended books and products make...
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Clay Sand Castles

For Teachers 1st - 5th
You can start off this sand castle art project by previewing the included architectural vocabulary. Learners explore images, the web, and books that show both sand castles and architectural design. They then get creative and make their...
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Painted Story Quilt

For Teachers Pre-K - 12th
Emmulate some of Faith Ringgolds famous painted story quilts in your classroom. Have your class choose a story or you choose one for the whole class to portray. They will select their favorite scene to paint onto their story quilt. What...
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Pop Art Pins & Magnets

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine cereal and snack boxes and then create magnets and/or pins using the Pop Art demonstrated in these pieces. This multi-level lesson emphasizes the differences between commercial art examples and fine art examples.
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Picture Frame Craft

For Teachers K
Use craft sticks to make a picture frame for parents. A great activity that can be themed for many occasions.
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Take a Leap!

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discuss the flight of the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk. They study artwork of various sculptors showing the concept of flight. They write a paragraph and design a papier-mache' sculpture that shows movement.
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Peek-a-boo Bags

For Teachers K - 5th
Young scholars create peek-a-boo bags.

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