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An Excursion to Cities of Mysterious Pasts

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students use the encyclopedia sources on the computer or in the library to research the historic sites and history of Mexico City. They make notes of what they find to be the most interesting for their visit. They make a large map of...
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Art History and Technique

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct research, using a variety of resources, about their favorite painter and painting. They critique the famous painters work and write a multimedia presentation that showcases his/her work. They paint an original work of...
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The Nationalism Project

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use the internet to research the development of the Canadian flag. In groups, they discuss the idea of a community that can be changed based on its members ideas. They work together to create a new design for the...
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Everybody Needs Somebody

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students brainstorm feelings words and discuss what causes us to have feelings. Using artwork, they discuss how different artists show feelings and emotions. Using the internet, they research how other cultures express their feelings and...
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I Am Me and More! Assemblages and Pepon Osorio

For Teachers K - 6th
Pupils discuss their role and importance of being a part of a community. After listening to a story, discuss how an artist's memories affected his pieces. Using the internet, they research the different roles of community members.
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Carmen Lomas Garza

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars are introduced to the life and works of Carmen Lomas Garza. In groups, they research the causes and effects of the Chicano movement and view examples of her self-portraits. They identify other artists who were well known...
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Bill Irwin: All in a Day's Work

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils research and examine the various roles needed to put on a major drama production. Using this information, they role play one of these different responsibilities. As a class, they perform a play of their choosing and receive...
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Hank Williams: My Inspiration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research information about Hank Williams using the internet. Using the lyrics from his songs, they interpret the poetry used. They work together and individually to write their own poems and interpret them.
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Myth of the Western Man

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students identify ways in which history and culture influence identity. They make a time-line and research dates to identify their significance, as well as, create a self portrait pictorially or verbally, that explores the complexity of...
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Work And Resistance In America

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students investigate the history and events that surround the industrial revolution. They conduct research using secondary sources. They look reflectively at the history in order to build an idea of how the arts could have influenced the...
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A Jazz Talk Show

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students analyze and describe music while connecting it to history and culture. They gain experience in theatre arts skills and writing. They use the Internet to do research in order to find out the most about this subject.
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Black and Blue

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create print advertisements that persuade viewers to visit African-American history museums by detailing their artistic, cultural, and historical benefits.
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Take an In-Depth Look at Biographies

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students research biographies and develop hypotheses about conditions for women at various points in history. They utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to organize their findings.
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NCTA Lesson Plan on Korea

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the unique aspects of the Korean culture. Using the websites included in the lesson they research categories of subjects that are related to the culture.
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Develop Your Own Interpretation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils use pieces of Andy Warhol's art to write critiques. Using different points of view, they answer discussion questions and share them with the class. They also interpret the art from a historian and artist point of view. They...
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Nevermore

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students research and record on a timeline the biography of a chosen poet correlating the poetry of the bard with those events which shaped his or her life. The events of the poet's life are examined to contrive meaning of the writings...
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The World Through Art

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create a multimedia report comparing a favorite form or work of art with those from other cultures around the world. In small groups they research the cultural influences on art in different regions of the world using an Encarta...
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The Music in Us

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the origins of human music. Students watch a video and participate in a variety of activities. They examine evidence, conduct research on he various animals, and create a concept map.
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Paint the States - 50 & D.C.

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students select and research a state as an individual project and present their findings to the class. Then, they write a one page paper and create a collage or painting of their state on a mural. Finally, students create and illustrate...
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National First Ladies' Library

The State Of The States

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a study of the states as part of the United States while conducting research using a variety of resources. The focus of the study is the states that were part of the Union by 1890. Students create an almanac about...
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Pilgrim Presentation

For Students 10th - 12th
In these pilgrim presentation worksheets, students conduct research about their assigned pilgrim. Students create presentations for their research that may be a video, skit, or poster.
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The Solar System

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars research the characteristics of planets in our solar system. In this space science lesson, students create a solar system model with each planet arranged according to their distance from the sun. They solve problems using...
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ISM: Bertha Stenge Quilt Collection Activity: Design a Local Quilting Pattern

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research quilt designs by Bertha Stenge. They make a list of things that they could stylize as a design motif. They create a quilt design based on local history and landmarks and sew it onto a pre-made quilt block or quilt.
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Imagen e ldentidad/Image and Identity: Multiple Voices, Violations and Victories

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers spend a year involved in a project researching the diversity of Native Americans.

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