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Marshland Ecosystem
Students classify animals based on their physical characteristics and eating habits. In this animal identification lesson plan, students investigate the life forms shown on a Parisian ceramic basin, and discover ecosystem the artist was...
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A Bug's Journey
Students research the art of John Baldessari. In this art history lesson, students examine Baldessari's drawing of a beetle and discuss the characteristics of these bugs. They write a story from a bug's perspective and create their own...
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Cute and Easy Christmas Tree Ornaments (Elementary, Art)
Students create Christmas tree ornaments.
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Before It Was Wisconsin-Rock Art
Students examine how archaeologists make use of all forms of artifacts including rock art to try to piece together past cultures. They make their own rock art so they have a feel for how such pieces were made out of natural materials.
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Alligator
Middle schoolers create a model of an alligator out of clay using both artwork and research to guide their finished work.
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Plates Everybody Can Make
Students create hand-built plates. In this sculpting instructional activity, students use textured slab molds and plate drape molds to create a plate. Students use texture tools and paint to design their plate.
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Buildings, Buildings Everywhere
Students gain awareness of shapes in architecture by creating a painting of their school and writing a reflective summary of their study of architecture.
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Common Denominators between Primitive Art, Fine Art, Folk Art, Children's Art
Students view and create art in several styles. They view African Masks, Picasso's portraits and self-portraits. They compare the two, then create a self portrait. In the second lesson, they view landscape paintings by folk artists....
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Tree in Spring
Students use examples of Joseph Raffael's art of nature to create an all-school mosaic of a tree in spring using clay.
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Frederic Remington
Students explore the life and work of artist Frederic Remington. They point out the horizon in his paintings and draw a horse.