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If Simple Machines Weren't Around...Worksheet

For Students 4th - 6th
In this simple machines worksheet, students fill out a chart involving 6 simple machines while explaining the function and benefits of each one. Students describe which simple machine they feel has had the greatest impact on mankind.
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Simple Machines, Odd Machines

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore simple machines. In this physical science instructional activity, students identify six simple machines, illustrate each and identify how these machines function or can be combined to create a compound machine.
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You are Uniquely You

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars compare and contrast simple machines and their functions. In this cross-curriculum science simple machines lesson, students observe examples and read about simple machines, then use body movement to demonstrate how...
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Clothing Capers: Creativity

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
No matter the age of your sewing pupils, they will enjoy these activities and projects that develop basic sewing machine use, following patterns, and finally creating a fun project of their own. 
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Exploring Machine Trapunto

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This machine quilting class will teach you how to add beautiful trapunto effects without having to make tiny slits in the back of your quilt. (Shops and teachers may use this description in their announcements, flyers, etc.)
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Using Fabrics in Your Art Curriculum

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Learners use a dicut machine to do block printing on fabric. In this fabric lesson plan, students draw, carve, and print onto blocks for this art project.
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Human Machine

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the human body by conducting an exercise in class. In this human anatomy lesson plan, students view a diagram of the human body and identify the specific bones and joints that allow us to perform specific exercises like...
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Machines: Designing Form and Function

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers design a boat model with simplified steam engine. In this ecology lesson, students compare renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. They determine the efficiency of their boat model.
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Alexander Calder: Master of Balance

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars build simple mobiles. In this equilibrium lesson, students investigate the functions of three types of levers as they analyze artwork by Alexander Calder. Young scholars then create their own simplified mobiles.
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Human Body Activity

For Students 2nd
In this human body learning exercise, 2nd graders experiment making a full-sized human body portrait. Students discuss the human body organs and their functions. Students follow and complete 8 precise directives in making a human body...
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Equipment Identification

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the various parts of the sewing machine and their function. In groups, they work together to explain how to use each part. To end the instructional activity, they review safety procedures for the sewing...
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15 Two-Block Quilts

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Learners create two block quilts after studying about continuity of lines, use of coloring, and highlighting adjacent pieces. Students complete the design into the border. Learners cut the required material pieces to create their quilt...
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Circle of Life

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Here is a well-designed science instructional activity that shows learners that everything that organisms do in ecosystems, including running, breathing, burrowing, growing, requires energy. After a thorough discussion of their own...
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Designing a Playground!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students design their own playground equipment. In this design lesson plan, students take pictures of equipment they like and make a class pictograph of their favorite ones. They investigate the design, research equipment around the...
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Urbanization As Seen Through Late 19c - Early 20c Architecture

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Incorporating the cultures, architecture, and ethnic populations of several American cities (namely Chicago and New York), this presentation displays vivid photographs of buildings and people in 19th - 20th century urban America. The...
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Self Portrait Jars: Labeling Ourselves

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create an alternative self-portrait. In this art lesson students study the artwork of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith. Students use her work as inspiration for a self-portrait in a jar form.
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Sea Scape

For Teachers K - 4th
Students learn about and make models of coral reefs. In this reef ecosystem lesson, the class locates a number of coral reefs on a map. They learn how a coral reef is a balanced ecosystem that depends upon all of it's plant and animal...
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Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Bags

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students create a to-go bag for people on the go. After cutting out the bag, lining, insulation, and the flap they apply the interfacing, then sew, add finishing touches, flap and closures. They then show their finished bags.
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Scientists and Inventors

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore human discovery by reading historical stories in class. In this inventors lesson, students define the terms scientist, invention, inventor and discovery before discussing the many differences between them. Students read...

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