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Plein Air Drawing and Painting

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students plein air drawing. In this drawing skills lesson, students follow the provided steps that require them select natural objects and utilize plein air skills to complete their drawings.
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Kolam: A Living Art of South Asia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will read the short story "Meenakshi's Magic Hands" by Santhini Govindan and view a slide show of photo images interspersed with the text to learn of the art form of Kolam. Students read and reflect upon a nonfiction essay,...
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The Three Little Kittens

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students practice their performing arts by acting out a story in class. In this visual storytelling lesson, students read the story Three Little Kittens in class and discuss the actions of the story. Students read aloud the story again...
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Visualizing A Setting

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use context clues from the text of the story Rainy Day to determine the setting. In this setting lesson plan, 3rd graders determine the time and place by visualizing.
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Egg-sceptional

For Teachers K - 6th
Students design colored Easter eggs in this simple Art activity for the elementary classroom. The dye is created using almost boiling water and should be done by the teacher. This activity is ideal for the spring-time months and...
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Cut-Glass Mosaic Garden Stepping Stones

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students design and create a mosaic glass collage. In this mosaic art instructional activity, students complete lessons to learn about mosaic art and design. Students watch their teacher demonstrate the project and then create their own...
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Writing About Art: Objective vs. Subjective

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the sculpture "Head With Horns" by Paul Gauguin. In this perspectives lesson, students discuss what the terms "objective" and "subjective" means. High schoolers are shown the sculpture and write their subjective...
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Norval Morrisseau

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars investigate the art of Norval Morrisseau and create "x-ray paintings" using styles and symbols related to his work in this one or two day art lesson for third grade through twelfth grade. Emphasis is placed upon creative...
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Mondrian Style Painting

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students create "Mondrian style" paintings in this 4th through 12th grade Art lesson. Emphasis is placed upon learning the styles and art techniques of Piet Mondrian and abstract art. The lesson includes a link to an interactive art...
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Henri Rousseau Fantasy Jungle

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discuss the life and artistic style of Henri Rousseau, identify traits of artistic perspective, and create paintings using simple shapes and oil pastels in this 4th through 6th grade Art Lesson. Resource links are included with...
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Blessing Boxes

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create "Blessing Boxes" to show what they are thankful for in this Art lesson ideal for the Thanksgiving holiday. The materials needed include empty (and clean) milk cartons, brown construction paper, and magic markers.
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Butterfly Baggies

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners create Butterflies out of sandwich baggies in this interesting Art lesson for the early-elementary classroom. The lesson can be connected to a science lesson about butterflies, can be used with other Butterfly art lessons...
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Handprint Ghosts

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create handprint ghosts using construction paper, paints, crayons, paper plates, and paper towels in this Art lesson for the early-elementary classroom. An ideal craft activity for the classroom before the Halloween holiday.
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Looking At French Decorative Arts: Symbols in Marquetry

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create a design based on an animal symbol from another country. In this design lesson plan, students study a French cabinet and research and discuss its symbols. Students will then create their own marquetry design based on an...
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Things That Make Us Want To Scream

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create a drawing of Edvard Munch's "The Scream" and draw items that make them want to scream in this creative Art instructional activity for the Middle or High School classroom. The instructional activity includes resource...
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Confetti Eggs

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create confetti-filled eggs in this easter, or spring, Art lesson for the elementary school classroom. The lesson includes resource links and a game idea involving the created confetti eggs to celebrate any occasion.
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Fruit Color Wheel

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create color wheels using painted pictures of fruit in this fun and decorative Art lesson about color mixing, primary, and complimentary colors. It is suggested that younger children be provided pre-drawn fruit shapes for this...
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Masks

For Teachers K - 8th
Students create Masks using heavy paper or bristol board, pencils, scissors, glue, and various decorative materials in this Art lesson for the elementary and middle level classroom. This project can be adapted to fit any time frame...
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Clay Pot Winter Friends

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students create ice blue, clay pot winter friends using clay pots, ice blue paints, markers, felt, and fabric in this Art lesson for the winter time. The lesson would be ideal for the early elementary classroom during the winter months.
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Mixed Media Painting

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students create mixed media still life paintings in this "Happy Accident" art lesson introducing the concepts of using pen and ink, watercolors, and pastels. The lesson can be adapted for various grade levels and abilities ranging from...
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Ghoulish Stick Figures

For Teachers K - 12th
Students create two-headed snakes, centipedes, ghostly trees, "Handy Herman", and ghosts in this Art lesson for the Halloween holiday. Each craft could be used separately or they could be combined to create a day-long activity.
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Lesson 2: Draw a Fire-Safety Picture

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students illustrate fire safety practices. In this early childhood lesson plan, students identify fire hazards within the home, and discuss fire safety. Students read mini-books based on fire safety, and then illustrate fire safety...
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Art Studio

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students collaborate with their classmates to create a sculpture with the provided materials in order to cultivate fine motor and social skills. In this collaborative art activity, students work in small groups to design the pedestal and...
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Exploring the Expository Scenes in Macbeth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the function of exposition in play structure. They will be able to develop multiple interpretations and visual and aural production choices for Shakespearean scenes and choose those that are most interesting.

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