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Inspiration: Kidspiration

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this informative site focusing on the children's program Kidspiration. This technology helps students organize information using a visual format.
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Medialoot: How to Design an I Os 7 Inspired I Phone App Screen

For Students 9th - 10th
Walk through the steps involved to create a thin, flat iOS 7- inspired design concept for a user profile app screen. By using these simple techniques create stunning, minimal app interfaces.
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Foundation for the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The resource offers mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills.
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Teach Engineering: Design Inspired by Nature

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover how engineers can use biomimicry to enhance their designs. They learn how careful observation of nature can lead to new innovations and products. In this activity, students reverse engineer a flower to glean design...
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The mazats.com: Radio Days Webquest

For Students 9th - 10th
Your students will enjoy creating their own radio programs using the resources listed on this site as inspiration. Provides explanations of the task, a rubric, and plenty of links to more information.
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Teach Engineering: Live Like an Animal

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students design an innovative human shelter that is inspired and informed by an animal structure. Each group is assigned an animal class, and they gather information about shelters used by the animals in that class....
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National Gallery, London: Take One Picture

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Teachers of all disciplines are invited to take this one day course that inspires ways to incorporate art into every subject in the school. You can follow the process that the participants take and see some of the ideas that have been...
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Metro West Daily News: Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion Still Vivid

For Students 9th - 10th
Many people still remember exactly where they were when they either were actually watching it or heard about it - the Challenger explosion. After all these years, the memories still inspire hope for the future. Here are some notes on the...
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Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
The Center for the Study of the Presidency is a non-partisan and non-profit corporation. Inspired by Dwight Eisenhower's 1969 call for programs on the American Presidency for 'students old and young.'
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The Social and Public Art Resource Center (Sparc)

For Students 9th - 10th
SPARC is an arts center in Los Angeles that produces, preserves and conducts educational programs about community based public art works. If you live nearby you can get involved. Otherwise, be inspired by their work. The murals are...
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Buckeye Association of School Administrators

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Buckeye Association of School Administrators web site, in support of its mission to inspire and support its members, develop exemplary school system leaders and advocate for public education, offers information on professional...
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Kidspiration: Reading and Writing

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Use Kidspiration 2 to retell a story using both pictures and words. Make sure to click on highlighted words at bottom of the page to see some examples.
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Mondrimat

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive program is designed to let you experiment with the elements of art and create an original work inspired by Piet Mondrian. All you need to do is read the simple directions and start clicking!
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E.l. Doctorow. Credit: Christopher Felver/corbis

For Students 9th - 10th
Where does artistic inspiration come from? A series on NPR about the influence of artists on other artists helps to answer the question. Demonstrates that inspiration and innovation often flow from an intense appreciation of the work of...
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Author John Irving. Credit: Jane Sobel

For Students 9th - 10th
Where does artistic inspiration come from? A series on NPR about the influence of artists on other artists helps to answer the question. Demonstrates that inspiration and innovation often flow from an intense appreciation of the work of...
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Sandra Cisneros. Credit: Ruben Guzman

For Students 9th - 10th
Where does artistic inspiration come from? A series on NPR about the influence of artists on other artists helps to answer the question. Demonstrates that inspiration and innovation often flow from an intense appreciation of the work of...
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Writer Alice Walker. Credit: Noah Berger Photography

For Students 9th - 10th
Where does artistic inspiration come from? A series on NPR about the influence of artists on other artists helps to answer the question. Demonstrates that inspiration and innovation often flow from an intense appreciation of the work of...
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John Henry Statue

For Students 9th - 10th
Exploring the icons of American culture, NPR presents a piece on John Henry, railroad worker of the late 1800s whose "Tale has become the stuff of myth." See the art inspired by this "Steel-drivin' man," and hear "John Henry," the...
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John Henry Building a Railroad

For Students 9th - 10th
Exploring the icons of American culture, NPR presents a piece on John Henry, railroad worker of the late 1800s whose "Tale has become the stuff of myth." See the art inspired by this "Steel-drivin' man," and hear "John Henry," the...
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John Henry as Defense Worker

For Students 9th - 10th
Exploring the icons of American culture, NPR presents a piece on John Henry, railroad worker of the late 1800s whose "Tale has become the stuff of myth." See the art inspired by this "Steel-drivin' man," and hear "John Henry," the...
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Carving of John Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
Exploring the icons of American culture, NPR presents a piece on John Henry, railroad worker of the late 1800s whose "Tale has become the stuff of myth." See the art inspired by this "Steel-drivin' man," and hear "John Henry," the...
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Sergio Assad and Yo Yo Ma

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Yo-Yo Ma's Brazilian inspired album, "Obrigado Brazil," as well as the famous cellist's thoughts on Brazilian music. Listen to "full-length cuts of songs" including: "Chega de Saudade" and "A Lenda do Cabocla."
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Eric Clapton

For Students 9th - 10th
Eric Clapton was inspired by the music of Robert Johnson and his blues recordings. Plenty of audio clips here.
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Detail From 'Me and Mr. Johnson' Cd Cover

For Students 9th - 10th
Eric Clapton was inspired by the music of Robert Johnson and his blues recordings. Plenty of audio clips here.