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The Art of Studying Art
Students explain the value of different genres of art. In this art lesson, students describe the differences in various genres of art and make comparisons between them. Students choose an art genre and create an original work of art...
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Magazine Mosaics
Almost every teacher has a stack of old magazines lying around. Get creative and turn them into mosaics! That's right, this resource explains how kids draw, design, cut, and paste to create mosaic art from recycled magazines. Connect...
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Sculpting a Modern Hero
Students examine the sculpture of the Greek hero Herakles. In this visual arts lesson, students choose a modern hero and create a sculpture that features the hero’s identity and attributes.
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Experiment: Refraction And The Reappearing Coin
In this refraction worksheet, students perform an experiment by putting a penny in a bowl, walking off and turning back around to see if they can still see the penny or not.
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Referencing the Classical Past
Students discuss the sculptural group of Three Goddessesby Joseph Nollekens in a study of the classical past. In this Classical history lesson, students describe the three figures in the painting and read an excerpt for the story the art...
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Archaeology Quiz 14
In this archaeology learning exercise, students answer multiple choice questions about the archaeology of the Byzantine Empire, dinosaurs, and more. Students complete 5 questions total.
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ESL: Valentine's Day
In this Valentine's Day worksheet, students match words with pictures, watch a video and complete fill in the blank short answer questions.
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Moving With Your Roots
Students dissect common words to study the origins of those words. In this language arts lesson, students study the Greek and Latin roots found in many words within English language. Students use dictionaries to fill out worksheets...
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The Renaissance was a Rebirth
In this Renaissance study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in world history and then respond to 4 reflection questions.
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Mardi Gras
Students explain why carnivals and Mardi Gras became a famous celebration. They reproduce some of the traditions and customs related to Mardi Gras. They write a persuasive paper on why or why not we should continue to celebrate Mardi Gras.
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Mosaic: Press-in Method
Students create individual press-in mosaics using a variety of bought and found objects.
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Stuff Gods Are Made Of
Students examine different myths of various cultures around the world. Using artwork, they discuss the artistic designs and develop hypothesize about their importance. They use the internet to research myths they are aware of and share...
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Celebrations
In this celebrations activity, students choose the correct word to complete the sentences about different celebrations. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Holidays
In this holidays worksheet, students choose the correct word to complete the sentences about different holidays around the world. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Introduction to Greek Theatre
Young scholars create a tableau for a Greek myth. In this introduction to Greek theatre instructional activity, students discuss the history of Greek theatre and tableau and complete a handout. Young scholars work in groups...
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The Xmas Factor
Students examine the mass marketing of Christmas. In this gift giving instructional activity, students visit selected websites to discover the history behind gift-giving, research marketing techniques, and consider giving alternative gifts.
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CSAP Preparation: "Strike While the Iron is Hot"
Students survey several concepts in literature, science, history, and geography as a preparation for the CSAP standardized testing experience. This nine lesson unit provides exposure to the format and content of the test.
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Who are American Citizens?
Pupils investigate American citizenship. In this civics lesson, students consider the basic knowledge of U. S. government new citizens are required to have. Pupils also examine the 14th amendment that describes U. S. citizenship.
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Primary History: Viking Family Life
In this Viking history worksheet, students complete 3 extension activities that help them learn about Viking family life. Students write about the life of a Viking slave, research the life of Viking children, and make a list of the...
National First Ladies' Library
Why Do We Have Libraries?
Students investigate the reason and origins of libraries and conduct an information search using a variety of resources. They are divided into groups that have a specific set of questions they are to answer. Each group will then complete...
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Goddesses Are Personifications Too!
Students explore the use of personification as a way of expressing ideals. They transfer this understanding to the present by creating an allegorical depiction of a contemporary ideal or value inspired by precedents in the...
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Stolen Property or Finders Keepers
Learners explore the questionable acquisition of priceless artworks gained as spoils of World War II. They become investigators and reporters looking into the matter of ownership of the world's greatest art.
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Middle Ages Timeline
Students research a historical figure from the Middle Ages. For this Middle Ages lesson, students present important events of their characters life and of the time. Students write a time card for each significant event. ...
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Hatshepsut's Temples and Obelisks
Third graders create Hatshepsut's Temples and Obelisks using a variety of materials.