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Printmaking Monoprints

For Teachers K - 6th
Pupils learn the concept of monoprint and explore different methods of making prints. They also examine how an image in print is reversed. The exploration of non-objective art is used to help students utilize principles to create artwork.
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Chemical Equilibrium

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore Le Chatelier's Principle. In this lesson plan about chemical equilibrium, students do an experiment with several different activities . Students observe as they do the experiments and understand the outcome. Students...
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Artists' Journeys

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars analyze the influence of travel on modern artists and discuss unusual use of medium.  In this modern artists lesson plan, students discover works of Gauguin, Matisse, and Kandinsky. Young scholars look at ways these...
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Destination of Slaves in 1800

For Students 8th - 11th
In this slave trade worksheet, students use the provided Atlantic Slave Trade statistics to create a pie chart and a bar graph. Students also respond to 4 short answer questions.
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Skip-counting Practice

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students practice skip counting. In this skip counting lesson, students practice skip counting using hundreds boards and patterns. Students complete several examples and problems to ensure their understanding. 
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Shooting Basketball Stars

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students adapt to different basketball shooting ranges, from lay-ups to outside shots.
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What's the Texture?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners sort, classify, and write about how they sort a variety of shells.
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Sand Painting

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars create sand art paintings based on those of the Navajo.
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Transcription and Translation Lab Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate DNA strands. They study the sequence to determine if it is DNA or RNA and write the mRNA nucleotide sequence. After stringing the beads together to create the mRNA sequence they translate it into an amino acid...
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Cut Outs: Shapes and Symbols

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars create collages based on Juan Quick-to-See Smith's "Ode to Chief Seattle." In this shapes, symbols and Native American lesson, students examine the "Ode to Chief Seattle" and Henri Matisse's cutout work. Young scholars...
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Mapmaker, Make Me a Map!

For Teachers K - 1st
Students are introduced to the state quarter program and examine the Colorado state quarter. They locate Colorado on a map and create a map with a key. They discuss the state motto and examine pictures of the state's geographical features.
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General Knowledge Quiz

For Students 5th - 6th
In this general knowledge worksheet, students attempt to answer 30 trivia questions on subjects ranging from art, geography, films, books and popular culture. The directions say to listen and answer. It is unclear how this is to be used;...
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Rain Forest Animals Crossword

For Students 4th - 5th
In this science and language arts instructional activity, students complete a 16 word crossword puzzle about rain forest animals. Each clue is a hint to identify an animal of the rain forest. There is no word bank. Answers are provided...
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Red Ribbon Week

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students perform monologues about bullying and cyber-bullying. In this bullying and drama lesson, students write scenes while improvising before word processing the scenes. They put their work in order to present a show about bullying...
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Seed Diversity

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Young scholars explore agriculture by researching different seeds. In this seed identification lesson, students collaborate in small groups to analyze a package of different seeds. Young scholars utilize a magnifying glass to examine...
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A logical-mathematical look at a painting

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students view classical paintings. In this analyzing lesson plan, students view a Powerpoint of classical paintings and discuss the emotion, colors, and objects they see within the painting. Students list questions they would ask the...
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Muppet Math Patterning

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars participate in determining the completion of patterns and discovering which part of the pattern doesn?????™t belong.
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Social Studies: Class Citizenship Tree

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discuss citizenship and the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance. On poster board, the teacher draws a tree and students draw their citizenship ideas on paper or clip pictures from magazines and glue them to the tree.
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Say It With Shapes

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create patterns with shapes and words. In this patterns and shapes activity, students recieve an envelope with shapes with words on them. Students make patterns with the shapes that also create a poem. Students can add to the...
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Love Birds

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create birds using construction paper, pencils, scissors, glue, and heart shapes in this Art lesson for the elementary classroom. The lesson could be used for a Valentine's Day activity or for a special art project during any...
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Cells & Their Function

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students review cell theory, identify major organelles found in typical cell, describe function of each major organelle, compare plant and animal cells, and demostrate understanding that cancer is caused by uncontrolled division of cells.
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Tolerance Through My Eyes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore multiculturalism. In this visual arts instructional activity, students consider how visual arts may provide service opportunities and create artistic pieces inspired by service.
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Fractions and Wholes

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore fractions with a worksheet and marbles. In this fraction lesson, 2nd graders recognize the fractional parts of a shape pictured and find equal fractions.
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The Oceanographic Yo-Yo

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine how oceanographers use chemical and physical parameters of seawater to locate hydrothermal vents.  In this ocean lesson students complete an activity and worksheets.