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Color Theory & Using Layers

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate the color wheel theory and incorporate it into simple sketches on their handheld. The importance of the use of layering and the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary colors is presented in this lesson.
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Four Color Map

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore geometry by completing a color puzzle. In this shape identification lesson, students utilize deductive reasoning to complete a Google SketchUp puzzle with trapezoid, triangles and rectangular shapes. Students...
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The Art and Science of Impressionist Color

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Discover Impressionist painting as students investigate the 19th century combinations of colors characteristically used. Students experiment with their own paintings, utilizing primary and secondary colors.
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A Model for Natural Selection- Spaghetti Worms

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Does the early bird really get the worm? If so, which color of worm does it prefer? In an exciting and easy week-long field investigation, young field biologists set up a one square meter feeding area for birds. If you have a webcam,...
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They're more evolved that way

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the notion of local evolution, or genetic selectivity among different continent-based human populations. They consider specific examples of local evolution, such as lactose tolerance, skin color, and cognitive capacity,...
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Paint My Counties: Map Coloring the Counties of Arizona

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify the counties of Arizona. In this social studies lesson, 4th graders color a county map of Arizona using the fewest number of colors possible. Students write a persuasive paragraph.
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Mimicry: An Example of Adaptation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are able to explain the relationship between adaptation and ability for survival and reproduction. They are able to give examples of a series of adaptations that would support the idea that evolution is a series of minor...
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Wild Kingdom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and discuss the natural habitats and various evolutionary theories of giraffes and other animals imported into ancient Rome.
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Different Perspectives of Oregon's Forest Economic Geography

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Pupils map data on employment in wood products manufacturing in Oregon counties. In this Oregon forest activity, students discover the percentage of people employed in the forest manufacturing industry. Pupils create a box and whisker...
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The Motion of Molecules in Water

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students observe the motion of water molecules using food coloring. In this molecule movement lesson plan, students observe motion in hot, cold and room temperature colored water and record observation data on record sheets. Then write a...
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Atomic Structure - Part A

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe the structure of atoms, including the particles that make them up. They recognize that key scientists and experiments have contributed to the changes in the Atomic Theory.
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Dinosaurs - Creatures Of The Past

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners use the internet to search for information and pictures of dinosaurs. They distinguish between meat-eating and plant-eating dinosaurs and explore theories about the extinction of dinosaurs.
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Evolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of evolution and its implications upon the origin and development of life. They conduct research using a variety of resources while focusing upon cross-over and mutations. The information is used to set...
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Introduction to Modern Art: Practice and Principals

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discover the concepts of Abstract Expressionism. They identify Abstract Expressionist paintings and creat an Abstract expressionist work of art.
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Masks Across Cultures

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine various masks from different cultures. In groups, they review vocabulary related to expressing emotions in art. They work together to create a mask using the techniques described to them and representing a...
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Things Living in a Pond

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders observe, compare, and classify various microorganisms using a microscope. They answer discussion questions, and record their observations on a chart.
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Portrait of the Artist - Georgia O'Keeffe

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study the work of Georgia O'Keefe. They use a digital camera or scanned images from a regular camera and the PhotoShop application to create a landscape of their own which reflects the important shapes or objects in their...
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The Ancient Cliff Dwellers of Mesa Verde

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students research evidence discovered during Mesa Verde archaeological dig, view images of ancient artifacts, simultate real dig and reconstruct items buried on school grounds, and create newsletter or video tape skit.
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Animal Invasion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars research and illustrate the natural habitats and evolution of giraffes and other animals imported into ancient Rome. They draw a map of Europe, North Africa, and West Asia and draw the animals from each region in their...
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Tallahassee Project

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders gather information from technological sources such as TV, radio, and Internet as well as from newspapers and maps and produce a final printed report. They use the data to create a spreadsheet and read a Florida state...