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Michigan Quarter Reverse: A Coin Out of Water

For Teachers K - 1st
Students examine the Michigan quarter reverse and differentiate between bodies of water. On copies of the quarter reverse, they color the land green and the water blue. After observing photos of water bodies, they complete a worksheet...
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Famous Hoosiers: Madam C. J. Walker

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study Madam Walker's contribution to Indiana and US history. They study how important women have been in Indiana's history through this series of lessons.
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American History Review

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine how people have contributed to American history, regardless of culture, race or religion. They develop a sense of pride for their own efforts, as well as for the efforts of others. They also study how to work both...
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Ship Building Trip

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students travel to a ship building plant to see how they are built. They enter into discussion and writing about the task of the building. This lesson is multiple intelligence in design and valuable because of the real life exposure.
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Getting To Know You:learning the Aza Ssp Terminology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the role zoos play in conservation of animals. They research the captive breeding programs that are in place at the Minnesota Zoo. They use the zoo's website to find the American Zoo and Aquarium Associations criteria...
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Mound Cities

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Pupils learn about Mound Cities and how they both started and stopped. In this Mound lesson plan students explore how Mound Cities did not succeed and why. Pupils dig deeper then the lesson plan as they discuss defeat and relate it to...
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Chart This!

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students collect data and graph or chart the information. In this data organization lesson, students poll their classmates about certain topics and chart or graph the information to show the results of their research.
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Protecting the Past: Give a Hoot, Don't Loot

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students discuss the looting and vandalism of various archeological sites. In pairs, they read and complete a worksheet and review their answers as a class. In groups, they role play a artifact preservation skit and perform it to their...
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Art of West Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
Ten thousand years of art produced in West Asia is displayed at this Metropolitan Museum site in timeline format. The earliest examples date from 8000 B.C., with information on key historical events as well as details of each artifact.
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Museum of International Folk Art: Carnival Around the World; Venice, Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
From the exhibit "Carnaval Around the World" at the Museum of International Folk Art, we have a feature page on the celebration as it occurs in Venice, Italy. With a description, photos, map and audio clip this is a nice glimpse into...
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Museum of International Folk Art: Carnaval Around the World; Oruro, Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
From the exhibit "Carnaval Around the World" at the Museum of International Folk Art, we have a feature page on the celebration as it occurs in Oruro, Bolivia. With a description, photos, map and audio clip this is a nice glimpse into...
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Museum of International Folk Art: Carnaval Around the World; Basel, Switzerland

For Students 9th - 10th
From the exhibit "Carnaval Around the World" at the Museum of International Folk Art, we have a feature page on the celebration as it occurs in Basel, Switzerland. With a description, photos, map and audio clip this is a nice glimpse...
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Museum of International Folk Art:carnaval Around the World;recife&olinda,brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
From the exhibit "Carnaval Around the World" at the Museum of International Folk Art, we have a feature page on the celebration as it occurs in Recife and Olinda, Brazil. With a description, photos, map and audio clip this is a nice...
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Museum of International Folk Art: Carnaval Around the World; Tlaxcala, Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
From the exhibit "Carnaval Around the World" at the Museum of International Folk Art, we have a feature page on the celebration as it occurs in Tlaxcala, Mexico. With a description, photos, map and audio clip this is a nice glimpse into...
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Museum of International Folk Art:carnaval Around the World;port of Spain,trin Tob

For Students 9th - 10th
From the exhibit "Carnaval Around the World" at the Museum of International Folk Art, we have a feature page on the celebration as it occurs in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. With a description, photos, map and audio clip this is a...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Cultural Heritage at Risk: Mali

For Students 9th - 10th
The devastating impact of conflict and civil strife on internal heritage is clear in Mali. Read about the internal efforts Mali has taken to protect its cultural patrimony.
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US Navy

Naval History and Heritage Command: Thomas Hart Benton Naval Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information and examples about Thomas Hart Benton's naval art.
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Historica Canada

Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Paul Emile Borduas

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource highlights Canadian artist Paul Emile Borduas' views on the impact of his art. Background information included. Includes a brief video and learning resources.
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Japanese Arts Council: Noh and Kyogen (Traditional Japanese Performing Arts)

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to Noh and Kyogen plays. Details of these traditional Japanese performing arts are provided, accompanied by photos of the masks, costumes, props, and fans used. Includes video clips of some performances.
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Library of Congress: Native American Heritage Month

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent resources for the study of Native Americans during their Heritage Month include art collections, traditions in dress, and Native American veterans. Choose Exhibits & Collections from the left-hand menu bar for many more...
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The House of Commons Heritage Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive site from the Curatorial Services of the House of Commons in Ottawa collects and celebrates the architecture, fine art, and heritage spaces of Canada's Parliament. The Collection Profiles gives students web-based...
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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: Art of Mexico Latin American Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month and provides a huge collection of links to websites looking at Mexican and Hispanic art and culture, as well as some lesson plans.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Learning Lab: Hispanic Heritage Teaching Resources

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site is your link to teaching resources about Hispanic heritage. Choose from topics such as Musica del Pueblo, Mexican America, Latino Voices in American Art, or many others. Explore links to interactive exhibits, lesson plans, and...
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Learning Lab: American Indian Heritage Teaching Resources

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Great online resource for finding teaching material to help students learn about American Indian Heritage Month. Features a wealth of information on Native American history, medicine, rituals, religion, art, and culture.