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Cultures Around the World
Students explore the concept of culture. In this culture lesson plan, students discuss how clothing, food, celebrations, holidays, and travel contribute to the formation and perpetuation of culture.
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The Weekly News, Part 1
Fifth graders explore things that happen in their schools. In this journalism activity, 5th graders use the writing process to prioritize their collected information. Students write a weekly article for a classroom news report.
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East Meets West: The Art of Simplicity
Fifth graders examine the influences of Japan on American life through this three lesson plan unit. Feudal Japan with its traditional arts and culture is contrasted with current developments of the country.
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Lesson Plans for Painting
Students analyze the art of George Dibble and Wayne Thiebaud and complete art related activities. For this art analysis lesson, students read biographies of the two artists and descriptions of various types of painting techniques....
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Intrigued with Yo-Yos!
Fifth graders review the writing process and complete a research activity. In this writing process lesson, 5th graders research yo-yos online and write a research paper about the topic.