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Examples of Justice Systems and Practices in Western Africa

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore African belief systems. In this West African lesson plan, 10th graders research these belief systems. Students create a wooden figure that represents these beliefs.  
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Insect Introduction

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate insects and non-insects by creating their own definitions. They complete a series of activities relating to insects.
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Digging in the Classroom

For Teachers 1st
First graders "excavate" a story. In this creative earth science instructional activity, 1st graders become archaeologists and dig through a box of dirt or other material to find pictures from a picture book. It is their job to then put...
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Wappo Indians: Clothing and Jewelry

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research the clothing and jewelry of the Wappo tribe. They discover their use of natural resources for their needs. They trace the indians' trek to the coast for materials and make necklaces from strands of grass.
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A Gathered Garden

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to how to create a garden made out of fabric. Using different types of fabrics, they make various types of flowers to be used on their quilts and practice using different methods to attach them. They share their...
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Mass vs. Weight

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students make generalizations about weight and mass by engaging in two hands-on experiments. In this weight and mass lesson, students weigh both an empty beaker and beakers with various amounts of weight inside of them in order to find...
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Drumming from the Heart

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students complete a craft activity using recyclable containers and read a story to a younger child. In this service lesson plan, students read the story 'The Drum' and do a service project retelling the story and making a drum from...
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The Mighty Puff Mobile

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars create a puff mobile. In this design lesson plan, students use a variety of resources to design and create a puff mobile. They work in teams to write directions for how to build it and test their mobiles. 
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Spring Egg

For Teachers 1st
First graders create a spring egg out of pastels, construction paper and glue, create and continue a pattern, and experience a different type of art media.
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Symbols of Power in Native American Clothing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create power shirts that were highly important in the culture of many Native Americans.
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Coffee Can Drum

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students create and decorate a drum made from a coffee can.
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Spring Egg

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Young scholars create a spring egg using a repeating pattern.
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Constructing a Wardrobe

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders compare and contrast storage spaces of the past and present. They examine how furniture tells us how people lived, and work in pairs to design and construct a contemporary wardrobe that fits their personal needs.
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Celestial Reflections: See Yourself in the Sky!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create a mirror/mirror frame using glass mosaic tiles, grout, and various other mosaic supplies.
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Arctic Mask Design

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students assess the connection between animals and Arctic people. They design and create masks that reflect this relationship. They hold an art show to display their masks.
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Wappo Tools

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the materials used by the Wappo tribe used to make tools. They compare and contrast the different types of arrowheads and their uses. With adult supervision, they make arrowheads from obsidian.
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Termite Biology

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore the physical characteristics, distribution and habitat of termites. The lesson focuses on the termite as a social creature contrary to most other insects.
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the Richness of Rattles: a Lesson in Making And Decorating Clay Rattles

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study the history behind clay rattles. They form and create a clay rattle using ceramic sculptural techniques and important composition and design elements.
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Nasco Color Sculpt Mask Making

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study the various masks made in African, Japanese, and Ancient Egyptian cultures and discuss the funtion of these masks in each society. They create a mask from one of these cultures using a molding technique.
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Netsuke

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify different objects from Japanese culture and their purpose. They read Japanese folktales and discuss common themes. They create a sketch and clay sculpture of a character or animal in one of the folktales.
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Create a Galactic Mobile

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students create a mobile of the Milky Way galaxy. They discover other galaxies beyond the ones we can see. They share their mobile with the class.
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How To Make a Rainstick

For Teachers K - 5th
Students research the uses of rainsticks in ancient native cultures. The teacher discusses the ceremonies rainsticks were traditionally used in. The students then construct their own rainstick.
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Block Magic and Block Magic, Too!

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students are shown how to make fast, fun pictorial blocks using only easy rotary-cut square and rectangles. They do not use any paper piecing or applique' required. Students review "How to Read the Charts". Then the teacher...
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Portraits from Nature

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss and identify the elements of a quilted portrait. As a class, they demonstrate making the templates needed for the activity. They take notes on how to complete the activity and discuss finishing options for the quilt....

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