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Isadore Duncan

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Who is Isadore Duncan? If you're a teacher of dance, you might be interested in this informative presentation. Biographical, philosophical, and personal information on the life and contributions of this famed dancer are given in an easy...
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"Workt by Hand": Hidden Labor and Historical Quilts

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Just like a painting or the symbols on a flag, quilts can express ideas that reflect a cultural context, space, and time. The class discusses the history of quilt making throughout US history and what different types of quilts mean. They...
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Joseph Had a Little Overcoat

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd Standards
Teach children that just because something is old, doesn't mean you have to throw it away with a reading of Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback. Engaging children with an arts and crafts activity in which they patch the holes in...
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Making Felt Bags

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Pupils study the history of bags, pouches and purses. Use of these items spans the entire globe and encompasses practically every civilization. The lesson plan culminates with learners creating their own bag from a variety of choices....
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Fashion Recycles

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Complete fashion design activities as a part of a study on protecting the environment. In this fashion and environment lesson, students discuss global environmental awareness and work in groups to list recyclable products that can be...
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It's a Long Way!

For Students 9th - 12th
High school pupils sharpen Internet research skills with this online lesson. It asks 10 questions about the band AC/DC.
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4-H Line & Design Activity Page

For Students 7th - 10th
What a great activity for students. This 4-H activity sheet has students organize their bedroom, and make clothing, focusing on line and design.
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Ojibwa Sewn Bead Designs

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students recognize and describe the sewn beading style of the Ojibwa tribe that was influenced by seventeenth-century French floral embroidery and fabric prints imported by the French traders. They adapt and recreate an Ojibwa bead motif.
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Folk Genres

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners classify folk life traditions into folk genres. They create folk genre museums by laying down their images or postcards wherever they see a relationship. They give each an image to examine in depth and decide which folk genre...
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Artist's Sketchbooks/Explorer's Jounals

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students create and design original sketchbooks and journals. Students explore a variety of words and images in their creations. Students record observations, experiences, events and places to document a journey on the spot when they occur.
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Magnets: They Are Totally Attractive

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students classify objects that magnets are attracted to and aren't attracted to. They also magnetize metal. They construct and use a compass. They develop a product which show they explain the properties of magnetism.
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Weaving with Seed Beads on a Bead Loom

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students describe, and try, the process of weaving and demonstrate how Native Americans and others wove beads on a loom to create long, narrow bands for hair and bracelets.
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Keeping Us in Stitches Activity: Crazy-Quilt Collage Design

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students create collages using the irregular-shaped and sized pieces, decorative stitching, and applied or painted motifs that reflect the Crazy-Quilt style, and explain how and why their design fits into that style.
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Quilt-y Pleasures

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students write about how they preserve memories to share with others. After reading an article, they discuss the role of quilts in society today. They design their own section of quilt that shows an important part of their lives and...
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Super Hero High

For Teachers Pre-K - 9th
Learners define the characteristics of a hero by creating their own fictional superhero.  In this film making lesson, students write the background of a superhero character and storyboard scenes from a movie they would like to make....
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If You Could Fly, Where Would You Go?

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore story quilts. In this cross curriculum literacy and art activity, students listen to the story Tar Beachand discuss the art form of story quilts as used by Faith Ringgold. Students sketch their own "Where Would You Fly?"...
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Inventor's Workshop

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the six simple machines that are the basis for all mechanical devices. In this physics lesson plan, students choose one simple machine to research and then find a complex machine it is apart of. Students examine...
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The Gift Drawings of the Shakers

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners create their own "gift drawings" that are inspired by the dreams and visions of the Shakers. In this gift drawings lesson plan, students learn the history of the Shakers, make their own drawing, and practice elements of design...
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Totem Poles

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students create outdoor totem poles by creating masks and designing an outdoor painting in the woods. In this totem poles lesson plan, students study Native American culture.
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The 1980s Series - Fashion

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students explore the cultural and creative phenomenons of the 1980s. They transform old clothes, model them and reflect on the process. They create a set as a backdrop and present a Fashion Show.
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Fringe My Heart

For Teachers K - 6th
Learners create fringed Valentine's Day hearts in this Art lesson for the elementary school classroom. The lesson includes step-by-step instructions and a materials list. This was created by an 11-year old who loves arts and crafts.
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VISUAL ARTS

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Pupils learn the historical context of mask-making explore the elements of the art form.
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SIMPLE FABARIC FOLDING FOR CHRISTMAS

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils explore easy techniques for creating folded shapes with Christmas-colored fabrics to make quilts, stockings, table runners, placemats, pillows, or count-down calendars
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A Dreamer's Cloak

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students listen to the teacher read "A Dreamer's Cloak." They examine the difference between squares and circles and create their own cloak by using a paper bag and different shapes.

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