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Washoe Indians: Dat-so-la-lee

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students study the life and crafts of Washoe Indian, Dat-so-la-lee. In this Washoe Indians instructional activity, students read and study the life of Washoe Indian basket weaver Dat-so-la-lee. Students study images of her crafts and...
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Foods and Languages of the World

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners complete a painting. In this flags lesson, students are introduced to the Italian flag and discuss its similarities with the American flag. Learners use red, white and green paint to paint a flag.
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Are You Ready for a Dog?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore the role of pet ownership. In this pet responsibilities lesson, students discuss the responsibilities of pet ownership as well as the costs associated with it. Students discuss methods of adopting dogs.
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Listening to Other

For Students Pre-K - 5th
In this listening to others instructional activity, students read a set of guidelines on how to be a good listener, then complete a set of discussion questions based on a referenced DVD. Suggestions for writing assignments and activities...
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The Xmas Factor

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students examine the mass marketing of Christmas. In this gift giving instructional activity, students visit selected websites to discover the history behind gift-giving, research marketing techniques, and consider giving alternative gifts.
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Congressional Scenarios

For Teachers 7th - 11th
In this U.S. government worksheet, students read 12 scenarios pertaining to government intervention and determine what to do as lawmakers in response to each of the scenarios.
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Choosing Where to Act

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students work together to reach a consensus about an issue. They examine a list of organizations and determine which ones meet a given set of criteria. They write supporting sentences for main ideas to end the lesson.
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Charlotte's Web

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students compare the differences in insects and spiders and design a worksheet that teaches the differences. Students record on chart organizing the information about the pet, its food, habitat, exercise, and other ways to care for...
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Bossa Nova

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars study the creators of a musical style that is a cornerstone of popular music today. They examine how that style was born, grew, and became accepted in its home and around the world.
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New to School Student Booklets

For Teachers K
Students create a book about their school experience entitled, "(Student's name) Goes to School." They identify who their friends are and discuss and list them as one page in their booklets. Students also listen to a story read by the...
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Pbs Learning Media: Pre K 12 Resources for New School Routines: Art Bingo: Pre K and K

For Students Pre-K - K
These weekly activities are cross-curricular but emphasize Social-Emotional Learning, Math, and Literacy development. This week we learn that art communicates ideas and feelings.
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Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago: Van Gogh and Gauguin

For Students 9th - 10th
The Art Institute of Chicago examines the friendship of the postimpressionists Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh during the period from 1887 to 1889.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold: Charles Demuth

For Students 9th - 10th
View a picture of Charles Demuth's painting "I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold," and read how it was inspired by his friendship with poet William Carlos Williams and his poem "The Great Figure."
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Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 9: Romeo and Juliet

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Young scholars explore how patterns and contrasts in language (diction, imagery, figurative language) reveal central ideas in texts and develop various motifs (light vs. dark, dreams vs. reality, high vs. low, etc.) in Romeo and Juliet....
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Outside My Window

For Students 9th - 10th
Students at Evergreeen Valley High school in San Jose, CA invite others to send them photographs taken outside their windows to promote unity and friendship around the world.
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Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Arts and Craft

For Students Pre-K - K
Join Daniel Tiger and his friends in this collection of fun, printable activities! From creating puppets and Kindness Loops (just like in the show!) to making thoughtful cards for friends, these worksheets will encourage your child's...
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Chivalry and Courtly Love

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this 9-12 lesson, students will explore the Arthurian codes of chivalry and courtly love as portrayed in art, modern films, books, and poetry. They will examine the way in which these ideals have influenced our modern concepts of...
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Pbs Learning Media: Everyday Learning

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learning does not take place only in the classroom. Learning occurs naturally, every day! This KET collection uses original animation and wonderful, visual images to introduce basic concepts of math, science, social studies, art, and...
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Pbs Learning Media: Summer Camp: Fill Each Day With Possibilities!

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Whether you're looking for music and dance activities, science experiments, family-friendly adventures, or learning about animals (plus more!), you will find media and activity resources in the Camp PBS LearningMedia collection. We've...
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Scholastic: Book Files: Bridge to Terabithia [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
"Bridge to Terabithia", a Newbery Award winner by Katherine Paterson is a contemporary novel of friendship, accepting differences, giving, imagination, and caring for others. Friends, Jess and Leslie live in rural Virginia community....
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I*earn (International Education and Resource Network)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This nonprofit organization creates structured projects that facilitate engaged learning and youth making a difference on an International scale. Project areas include interdisciplinary topics such as the environment/science,...
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Shakespeare and Love: A Look at How the Bard Takes and Breaks Hearts

For Students 9th - 10th
In William Shakespeare's plays, characters fight battles and face witches, lead kingdoms and hunt murderers, spend and squander money and friendship. Just as often, though, they focus on what can be an equally difficult struggle: the...
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Web Gallery of Art: Mme De Pompadour as the Goddess of Friendship

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Mme de Pompadour as the Goddess of Friendship", created by Jean-Baptiste Pigalle in 1753 (Terracotta).
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The National Gallery (UK)

National Gallery, London: Take One Picture Pshe & Citizenship

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
These project ideas demonstrate how art can be a starting point for so many different learning opportunities. See example of art pieces that center around friendship and citizenship.

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