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Rococo Art & Architecture
A splash of light against the dark background of the Baroque period, the Rococo Art of 18th century Europe shines brilliantly in this appealing and artistic presentation. The slides focus primarily on the paintings of French and English...
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Cave Painting
Young scholars research ancient cave art in France via the internet. They apply the skills and information by creating their own cave art.
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The History of Art
Teachers can use these art history lesson plans as a way to get students to look at art in a new light.
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Cave Painting
Sixth graders create replica cave paintings using flowing lines, texture, and earth colors.
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Cave Painting
Students investigate ancient man in the use of cave art. Using pastel chalks (similar to earth pigments--earth tones only) the students were to draw an image/ or images onto their rock. Afterward we "framed" these with intertwined vine...
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X-Ray Style Australian Aboriginal Art
In this Aboriginal art worksheet, students create a work of art in the x-ray style of Australian art. They read a short paragraph about the history of the art form. They draw an example of the art that shows the bones of a traditional...
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Pictograph Cave
Fourth graders investigate the concept of using pictographs as rock art. They examine the discoveries of art made within caves in order to comprehend the culture that painted them. Students write creative stories about the images and...
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Wookey Hole Caves- Caves as Homes - Responding to a Reading Selection
For this reading response worksheet, students read about caves being used as homes. They read the history from ancient times to the use of caves today. They answer 6 fill in the blank questions based the reading.
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Every-Day Edit: Wind Cave
In this editing instructional activity, learners read and edit an article about the national park, Wind Cave, and find the 10 errors in capitalization, punctuation, spelling and/or grammar. Pupils correct each error they find.
Educa Madrid
Prehistory
Images of the Atapuerca Caves, the cave paintings at Altamira, and a Neanderthal skull found at Forbes' Quarry on Gibraltar serve to introduce kids to prehistoric sites in Spain. Designed to support a study of prehistoric Spain, the...
Broadway GPS
ALADDIN: Broadway's New Musical Comedy
Aladdin, Disney's Broadway musical comedy, is a magic carpet ride. Prepare your class for a field trip to the show with a study guide that is a treasure trove of activities, cultural connections, and background information.
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Hawaii: Art and Its People
Pupils explore the cultural history of Hawaii and experience the visual art of printmaking, papermaking and sculpture as incorporated into the ancient Hawaiian art of Petroglyphs, Kapa, and Woodcarving.
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Let's Go Exploring!
Use a Courbet painting of a cave or tunnel opening to reinforce the importance of descriptive writing. Writers of all ages use sensory details to describe what the scene depicts as they pretend to be in the painting. Then they imagine...
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Chapter 12 Writing: the ABCs of Language
Providing a thorough presentation on the art of written language (and not just English), this slideshow will open your students' eyes to the sociological and linguistic issues surrounding writing systems, both modern and historical. The...
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Writing Process- Expository Writing
Expository writing is the focus of the language arts lesson presented here. In it, young writers review what expository writing is through a class discussion and teacher demonstration. Then, learners write expository text that describes...
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Migration of Early Humans: Evidence and Interpretations
While much of prehistory is cloaked in mystery, ancient ancestors left evidence in DNA, languages, and materials from their time. Using photographs of items such as cave paintings and ancient tools, as well as maps of linguistic patterns...
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Ape Cave Exploration
Students simulate online the formation of Ape Cave, in order to better explain its construction. They observe, illustrate and discuss geological features of this lava tube.
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The Shape of Me and Other Stuff, by Dr. Seuss: A Class Mural
A cut and paste mural activity is a fun activity to complete after reading a Dr. Seuss book. In this shape recognition and art lesson, students read the book The Shape of Me and Other Stuff and discuss the main idea. A class mural can be...
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Wookey Hole Caves: The Legend of the Witch
In this reading worksheet, students read a three paragraph story about a legend of a witch who lived in the time of the Dark Ages in caves at Wookey Hole. Students answer 6 essay questions about this story from the UK.
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 2, Grade 6 2006
In this 6th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice learning exercise, 6th graders listen to a story read to them by the facilitator and respond to questions regarding it. Students also respond to an open-ended essay...
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Cave Mentality
Students identify and define vocabulary associated with caves and rock formations. They construct a cave out of paper and fill it with a geode they crerate. Students write and present orally reports about caves and their importance to...
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Rock Art
Young scholars create replica symbols of rock are found in Wisconsin and work cooperatively to create a rock art panel. They observe rock art to find their meanings and reasons why they were created.
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Wookey Hole Caves- Traditional Papermaking Reading and Question
In this literary worksheet, students read the history of handmade paper at the Wookey Hole Papermill. They read about the tools and the process that has been used in making handmade paper for over 400 years. They answer 6 short answer...
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Cache: Lesson Plan 3 - Grades 4-5
Should the excavation of what is believed to be the cave of the Lone Woman of San Nicholas Island be allowed to continue? As a practice exercise designed to prepare pupils for a timed writing exam, individuals read two Los Angeles Times...