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Dress up a T. Rex

For Students 6th - 12th
Scholars play with an image's color and brightness to predict how tyrannosaurus rex's skin, feathers, and eyes would have appeared. Information and real-world pictures shed light on what evidence guides our assumption of how a...
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Fine Art to Animation With Keith Haring

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners examine artwork and Flip Books by Keith Haring. They analyze elements of line and color through drawing and create their own morphes using a computer animation marker.
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The Membrane Potential

For Students 9th - 12th
Give this summary of 16 pages of a text to your class to deepen understanding of cell permeability, diffusion, ions, and more. The handout portion includes vocabulary clarifications, detailed color diagrams, and important information;...
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Identifying Minerals

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners compare and constrast a wide variety of minerals and rocks. They test them for streak, luster, color and other characteristics. They view an exhibit and compare their answers to them.
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Responses to Changes in the Environment

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study ecosystems, and see how plants and animals must adapt to changes in their environment in order to survive. Pictures of the snow shoe hare in the winter and summer are shown. Learners determine that the change in...
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Dinosaurs

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students are introduced to the various types of dinosaurs and write in their journals about their favorite one. After listening to a story and watching a filmstrip, they color a few pages in their Dinosaur Friends Book. They also examine...
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Women

For Teachers K - 5th
A close study of two works of art provides the introduction to this cross-curricular writing assignment. After comparing the clothing, facial expressions, body language, setting, and color in the two 19th century paintings Tissout’s...
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Cracking the Mirror of the Past

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars compare and contrast two pieces of artwork in regards to their nastalgic elements. Using the internet, they research local religious institutions in their area and note their function in society. They also compare and...
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To Be Black and American: World War II

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders research wartime conditions African American had to endure during World War II. They explain what role African Americans played in World War II and describe what life was like for African Americans in the United States...
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THE TRAVELS OF BABAR: An Adventure in Scale : Integrating Visual Art and Social Studies

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Pupils comprehend how the use of color impacts a work of art. They research how a theme can be rendered in a variety of ways (words, music, visuals). Students analyze how an artist's choices affect the aesthetic quality of artwork.
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Preschool Coloring Page- St. Patrick's Day Pup

For Students Pre-K - K
In this coloring page worksheet, students color a black line drawing of a puppy dressed in a St. Patrick's Day suit and hat. The title under the picture is St. Patrick's Day Pup.
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Easter Eggs - Coloring and Discussion Worksheet

For Students Pre-K - 1st
For this Easter themed worksheet, learners discuss their enjoyment of decorating Easter eggs, whether they decorate them, when they decorate them and who helps them. They color a picture that includes 4 Easter eggs.
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Camouflage: A Study of Stealth and Survival

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students study insect camouflage. In this organisms lesson, students design and create their own 3D insect models to blend into a habitat. Students write a paragraph about the camouflage their insect has and explain how their insect is...
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Underwater Vision

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students use colored lights and fabric to study an underwater ocean scene. For this light study lesson, students draw a picture using colored markers and hypothesize what their drawing will look like using filters. Students study fabric...
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Columbus Coloring Page

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this Columbus coloring page, students color and study a picture of the explorer, Christopher Columbus. The page is labeled with the title, "Columbus Day."
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Valentine Kitty Coloring Page

For Students K - 1st
In this coloring worksheet, students examine a black line drawing of a cat holding a valentine which says "I'm Yours." Students color the picture.
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Happy Halloween Poster Coloring Page

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this coloring worksheet, students examine a poster which reads "Happy Halloween" in a spooky font. There are bat pictures on the poster. Students color the picture.
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Haunted House #6 Halloween Coloring Page

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this coloring worksheet, students examine a drawing of a haunted house in a forest of spooky trees. There are a pair of eyes peering out of a window. Students color the picture, which has no words.
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Halloween Werewolf Coloring Page

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this coloring instructional activity, students examine a black line drawing of a werewolf with a full moon in the background. Students color the picture.
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Preschool Coloring Page- Wreath

For Students Pre-K - K
In this Christmas coloring page worksheet, students color a black line drawing of a decorated Christmas wreath. The word "wreath" is on the bottom of the page.
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Eskimo Coloring Page

For Students Pre-K - K
In this Eskimo coloring worksheet, students examine a black line drawing of an Eskimo who is bundled up for the winter. Students color the picture.
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St. Patrick's Day Bear Coloring Page

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this coloring page, young scholars examine a detailed black line drawing of a teddy bear holding a shamrock, dressed in his St. Patrick's Day clothing. Students color the picture.
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Puppy Valentine's Day Coloring Page

For Students Pre-K - K
In this coloring worksheet, students examine a black line drawing of a puppy in a heart-shaped hot air balloon. Students color the Valentine's Day picture.
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Haunted House #4 Halloween Coloring Page

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this coloring page, students examine a drawing of a haunted house with ghosts flying out of the windows and the words "Happy Halloween." Students color the picture.