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Volcano Lessons

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students will have a blast with hands on lessons related to volcanoes.
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Beadwork: Creativity Booster and Stress Reliever

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Invite students to experience the benefits of making and working with beads.
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Valentine's Day Art Activities

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Fun art activities with a Valentine's Day theme.
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Tis the Season for Turkey Math

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Put a mathematical twist on the classic turkey-related projects.
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Media Collage

For Teachers K - 12th
Students create "media Collages" out of labels from boxes, bottles, and cans, and other found objects in this Art lesson for all ages. Adaptations are included for younger and older students. Lesson also includes a writing option for...
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Posters with a Message I

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students choose a phrase with a positive theme and create an image that depicts the theme in the "Keith Haring style."
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Banners with a Message II

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students study the work of Keith Haring to explore how art can make social statements. They use a phrase with a positive theme and create an image that depicts the theme, in the Keith Haring style. They work collaboratively to create the...
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Modern and Contemporary Art at the Art Institute

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students view and discuss Modern and Contemporary Art at the Art Institute of Chicago. Students interpret works by Miro, Oldenberg, Cornell and de Vlaminck and discuss how they feel when viewing the pieces.
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The Sahara Desert

For Teachers K - 3rd
The children will create a watercolor picture of the Sahara Desert and label it.
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Good Apples

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students choose an apple from a larger group of apples and examine it closely. They return their apples to the group and then attempt to identify their own. They discuss how this activity applies to human similarities and differences.
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Surprise Box Descriptions

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students give oral definitions and descriptions. Each student takes a turn describing the contents of a plastic egg with a category plus attribute format. Other members have an opportunity to guess contents of the egg after listening to...
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The Delaware Flag

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students write a description and create a flag to represent their school based on the example of the Delaware Flag.
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Finding Your Feelings

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine different slides of artwork from different artists. They discuss how art can show feelings and emotions. They share their opinion of the artwork.
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Emphasizing Scale When Creating a Site-Specific Work of Art

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students study art by Matthew Ritchie. Students view pictures of the artist and discuss art that is created specifically for a designated area. Students create pen and ink drawings on letter size paper. Using an overhead, students...
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Quilting: The Story of the Underground Railroad

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore quilting. They read and discuss the book, Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt. They research African American quilting traditions on the Internet and name three common qualities in quilts. They create a quilt...
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The Delaware Flag

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students are divided into two groups and discuss the meaning of symbolism, giving examples. They observe the picture of the Delaware Flag as a symbol of the state which has the State Seal and review the events that led up to the State...

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