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Class Mural

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars discover visual arts by examining a wall mural. In this art appreciation activity, students discuss the history of art after researching information on the Internet. Young scholars view famous paintings which...
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Romare Bearden's The Dove - A Meeting of Vision and Sound

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore African american culture of the late 1950's and 60's through various primary sources including literature, music, art and others. They then prepare and conduct a mock interview and present with the class.
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Look Up!

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Learners investigate the sky.  In this weather and clouds instructional activity, students observe the sky and write journal entries using their five senses to describe what they see.  Learners observe, identify, and write...
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Making Paper

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students read about the history of paper production and make their own recycled paper. In this paper making lesson, students follow the directions to make paper from recycled paper. Students also learn about making paper from live plants.
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Exploring the Self

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use different pieces of music and writings to explore the theme of self-reliance and individuality. After viewing a video clip, they discuss how the images made them feel. They keep a writing journal to evaluate their own...