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Word Patterns: Letter O
In these word patterns worksheets, students complete the words that contain the letter O by writing the missing letter for the word on the provided lines. Students write the words boat, rock, frog, boil, coke, cold, zoo, food, book,...
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Patterns Worksheet: Complete the Patterns (#2)
In this patterns learning exercise, students look at 3 rows of patterns and then complete each pattern by drawing the appropriate shape at the end of each row. A good logic and reasoning learning exercise.
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Art and Culture
Learners compare and contrast the ways in which human figures are portrayed in rock art made by ancient Native American artists and in the drawings and paintings of historic European and American artists. They use images to identify...
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Frieze Design in Indigenous Art
Students describe Frieze designs using the work of indigenous people. In this math lesson, students create 7 frieze designs using different patterns. They create one row of repeated art and repeat this 7 times over...
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What do two-dimensional tessellations look like? Where in art can they be found?
Students explore the world of art and culture, including the works of M.C. Escher. They identify and create original tessellations. Students use a wealth of interactive multimedia applications. They explore the artistic representations...
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Picture Patterns
In this math worksheet, students study the pattern in each box and circle the image that would come next. The images include cartoon animals.
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D¿rer Watercolor - Patterns and Texture
Students create watercolor paintings using their knowledge of elements of design, value, and texture, discuss concept of art reflecting time and place, review art-related vocabulary, and reflect on their work.
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Using the Patterns and Symbols of Mali Mud Cloth to Convey Identity
Students participate in relating the role of the arts in defining identity. They examine the community in West African society and how members of that community define their role. They view how artifacts, music and performance can...
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Art of Japan - Textiles - Kimonos
Students examine and discuss the role of the Kimono in Japanese culture. They create Kimono Paper Weavings, Kimono Scratch Art, and Kimono Clay Sculptures.
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Learning Empathy Through Art
Students create poems based on the Haiku form and research about WWII. Class discussion and classroom readings of student work finish this lesson. Emphasis is placed on Standards in the Arts.
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Shaving Cream Art
Students participate in paper marbling. For this paper art lesson, students use shaving cream and paint to create unique patterns on paper. Students mix shaving cream and paint together then lay paper down in the mix. The paper...
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Rhythm and Art: Rhythm Collage
Students create a collage in response to musical rhythm. In this visual arts lesson plan, students will better understand the connection between visual arts and musical rhythm. Students will follow the teacher's model of letting the...
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Explore the Elements of Art
Students recognize elements of art such as texture, shape line and color. In this elements of art lesson plan, students create a still life picture with oil pastel or crayons. Students define elements of art vocabulary....
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Coral Reef : Art Tissue Paper Coral
In this coral reef art worksheet, learners follow directions to complete a piece of art. Students use cardstock, tissue paper, and wax paper to make a beautiful picture.
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Integrating Social studies and the Visual Arts: "Learning to Look" Strategies
Learners observe and interpret artwork through conducting a variety of activities. In this lesson students will learn how to analyze art work in order to gain a better understanding of it.
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Visual Arts
Students identify different kinds of lines in art and nature. They use continuous, curved line to create a drawing.
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Shapes in Art, Shapes in Body
Students explore body movement. In this shapes and dance lesson, students demonstrate body movements and positions that resemble simple shapes. Students read I Spy Shapes in Art by Lucy Micklethwait and choose shapes from the...
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Pattern Equations
For this multiplication worksheet, students study the four equations that equal like numbers. Students then make up their own patterns for the four equations listed. Students must solve the last two equations.
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Arts Impact and Math
Third graders incorporate math into dancing. In this algebra lesson plan, 3rd graders identify different shapes and patterns using dance movements. They relate the different creations to polygons as they incorporate the use of stretchy...
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Sponge Painting
Sponge painting is a technique that is fun for learners of all ages and it can be adapted to fit a variety of skill levels and subjects. Here, little ones use sponges and paint to make geometric patterns. Tip: Sponges can be cut into...
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Fabulous Fibonacci and His Nifty Numbers
Fibonacci numbers are not only found in the classroom but also in nature. Explore the concept of Fibonacci numbers through a series of lessons designed to gain insight into the mathematical reasoning behind the number pattern, and spark...
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Mughal Miniature Paintings: Pattern Transformations
What is the artist's role in the post 9/11 world? How do artists use imagery to convey meaning in their work? After examining the work of Mughal artist Imran Qureshi, class members create their own work that uses combative imagery to...
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Whose History Is It Anyway? Patterns in History
Read and examine primary source material in order to analyze, synthesize, and debate information about the Great Depression. Critical analysts research various source materials related to the Great Depression. They work in teams to...
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Kwanzaa Symbol Strips
Research the African family holiday of Kwanzaa and find the symbols for the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Learners analyze the symbols and how they may relate to their own lives. They then create an original art following the designs...