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Create Dynamic Art Using the Eclipse!

For Students K - 12th
What happens to light as it passes through a hole? This is the main question centered around the designing of a solar eclipse dynamic art piece that uses a solar eclipse and paper to create a pinhole projection of the art.
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Life and Art of Pablo Picasso

For Teachers 11th
Art history projects can be a lot of fun. Budding art historians research the life, art, and times of Pablo Picasso, visit the local art museum, and create a multimedia presentation showcasing his art and personal history. Handouts,...
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What is a Philanthropist?

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
What does a philanthropist do? Help your class explore philanthropy using character development and literacy ideas. Learners will define and give examples of philanthropy, listen to The Lion and the Mouse, discuss how the characters help...
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Perseverance: Keep Going

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Kids evaluate world history events that show perseverance by creating artistic images. They investigate historic photographs and images which conjure up the feelings of perseverance, then utilize acrylic paints to capture the essence of...
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English - "What can I say?" - Sharing Ideas

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Prepare pupils to experience an authentic presentation. They will prepare themselves for giving speeches before their classmates. Then they discuss the introduction, body, and conclusion of a speech and then practice the concepts in...
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Berkshire Museum

The Three Life-Giving Sisters: Plant Cultivation and Mohican Innovation

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
Children gain first-hand experience with Native American agriculture while investigating the life cycle of plants with this engaging experiment. Focusing on what the natives called the Three Sisters - corn, beans, and squash - young...
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Hate 2.0

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Combat hate online by bringing it into the light. Begin by giving learners a quiz, then lead a discussion based on the issues the quiz brought up. As a class, develop strategies to confront online hate. Assign different venues to groups...
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Can You Find It?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Plan a Parts of a Book scavenger hunt. Begin by giving your young adventurers a book, and asking them to find the title, author, illustrator, and table of contents. After a discussion of the purpose of each of these items, class members...
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Put Your Hands in Mine: King Day

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the concepts of human and civil rights. In this philanthropy lesson, students watch The Mighty Times: The Children March. Students discuss concepts relating to civil rights and change.
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A Story of Giving

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers read a fable and identify their traits and values. They discuss how their family gives to others. They also predict the results of a lifetime of philanthropic giving.
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Giving Generously

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students are read a book about giving. They discover that giving to others is rewarding. They also locate China on a map and make their own rice cakes.
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Poetry Alive! Interpreting Poetry Using Digital Images

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate poetry by incorporating images into the words of a poem.  In this language arts lesson, students discuss poetry writing devices and self expression with their classmates.  Students create a film about the poem by...
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After Reading: "Plot the Plot" Activity in the Library Media Class

For Teachers 6th - 8th
"Plot the plot" of "The Adventures of the Speckled Band" with your young readers. Take a few days to read Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's short story as a class or in pairs, having learners write down what they consider to be the most important...
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Hype!

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Eight various activities have your learners looking at hype in the media. Advertisements for films, politics, music, and philanthropy all contribute to emotional appeals and marketing strategies trying to convince consumers to...
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Center Stage—Focus on Poverty

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson plan, students examine stereotypes and discrimination based on socio-economic status. Middle schoolers prepare to work with people of diverse...
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Time, Talent, and Treasure

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify componets of stewardship and philanthropy. They examine their talents and how they use their time. They develop ways to use their time and talents to help others.
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Respecting Diversity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson plan, students read and respond to The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss. Students discuss self-respect and respect.
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Global Peace and Local Legacies

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students research the stories of individuals who have received the Nobel Peace Prize. In this global peace lesson, students describe the work of various winners of the Noble Peace Prize, and analyze the choices made by the recipients and...
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Powerful Words Can Warm the Heart: Art from the Heart

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore how artists contribute to the public good. In this art and community lesson, students identify a community's needs and wants, identify how characters in a story meet their needs and wants, and identify ways that arts...
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Franklin Says I Love You

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students consider the importance of giving as they read "Franklin Says I Love You". In this character education lesson, students engage in discussion about the importance of sharing and giving. They relate to the story by offering...
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Hector's World: It's a Serious Game

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students investigate child safety by viewing an educational video. In this Internet privacy lesson, students view a short film based on children giving personal information out on the web. Students answer discussion questions after...
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A Rewarding Endeavor

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students develop a survey to find out if people would return an envelope of money they found. Include options for giving it to the police, advertising for the one who lost it. Students place their research in a feature article that...
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Problems and Giving Advice

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore decision making by seeking out advice. In this life problem solving lesson, students discuss problems they encounter in daily life and listen to their classmates discussions of all the available options. Students...
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A Hidden Beauty

For Teachers K - 2nd
Expose the beautiful mystery of bulbs as young botanists learn all about these fascinating plants. They glean information from a short text before observing actual bulbs (consider an onion), and comparing their findings with predictions....

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