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Picture Scramble: Black-winged Damselfly, Balsam Poplar, Yellowjacket

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this science and visual discrimination worksheet, students examine images of a damselfly, balsam poplar and a yellowjacket. Next to each picture is the same image which has been divided into 9 pieces and scrambled. Students place the...
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Capturing Light: The Science of Photography

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students create their own cameras to understand how artists use light to capture an image in a photograph. In this light lesson plan, students use tape, wax paper, rubber bands, and more to create their cameras.
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Day and Night in the Desert

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Pupils illustrate scenes showing day and nighttime activities in the desert. They include plant and animal life including predators and prey.
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“Gawu” — African-influenced Tapestry

For Teachers K - 12th
Here's a great way to combine environmental science with art. Kids use recycled materials to create their own Gawu, a tapestry made of discards. Although designed for special education classrooms, the activity is sure to engage all...
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Penguins

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students read books, learn about the letter p, and eat goldfish crackers all to learn about penguins. In this penguins lesson plan, students also color black and white pictures of penguins.
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Layers Of The Earth

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Learners examine the layers of the earth and the basic composition and thickness of each. Using construction paper, each student models the layers of the earth.
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Pattern Value Portraits with Light

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students use the elements of art and principles of design to explore value. In this color value lesson, students use the portrait of a a face to help them understand color value, tints, shades and tones.
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Experiencing 3D

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars explore photography by utilizing digital cameras. In this 3 dimensional lesson, students create eye glasses using red and blue acetate in order to view 3-D images. Young scholars utilize computers and digital cameras to...