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Fool Proof Printmaking

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students explore historical technology by participating in a printing activity. In this printing block lesson, students identify how mass papers were printed in the past by using blocks repeatedly. Students create their own printing...
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Sparkling Christmas Garland

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students follow directions to create a Christmas decoration.  In this Garland lesson students participate in a beading project. any color beads or pattern can be followed.
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Easy and Artistic Printmaking Using Mixed Media Materials

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore printmaking which began with the ancient Chinese who carved seals from stone, inked them and used the seals as identification symbols. They produce a print in this lesson.
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Build a book

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this build a book worksheet, students follow directions on how to build a book. Students use markers, tape, paper, and follow 12 directions.
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Total English Advanced: Vision Vocabulary Quiz!

For Students 6th - 8th
For this key vocabulary review worksheet, students practice and consolidate unit vocabulary as they respond to 14 multiple choice questions.
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Lonely Fish

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils read the book The Rainbow Fish. In this citizenship lesson, students discuss how the characters in the story resolved conflicts. Pupils create a rainbow fish from foil and cotton.
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Make a Peace Windsock

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students explore "peace." In this character development lesson, students define "peace" and discuss instances that reflect examples of peace. Students create a windsock using symbols for peace. Directions for the windsock are given.
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S Letter Ideas

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students participate in activities that start with the letter "S". They also expand their vocabulary.
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Sign Language

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create short video tutorials on various American Sign Language signs. This activity is a six-day project that begins with internet research and ends with student self-evaluations of project results.
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Creating A Movie

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create and share movies using multimedia tools and the Windows Movie Maker software in this middle-level technology lesson. The lesson suggests the use of an Interactive Whiteboard, laptops, and digital cameras to create the...
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Caribbean Beats and Blends: A Global Sound Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners listen and respond to various forms of Caribbean music. In this music and culture lesson, students clap rhythms and respond to a sung call. Lyrics are analyzed for language blends and repetition. Music and culture from Puerto...
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Short Story's

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students create a storybook from a list of short stories.  In this creative lesson students break down scenarios into a sequence for their storyboard.      
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Recycled Lid Ornament

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students create a keepsake ornament out of recycled plastic lids and other household items.
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Japanese Abstract Wind Sock

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create Abstract Wind Socks using brown paper bags, markers, kite string, and basic art supplies in this Art lesson plan for the elementary classroom. Abstract concepts are emphasized and it is recommended to only use primary...
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Invasive Species

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students explore invasive species. In this species analysis lesson, students observe invasive species and review the impact the species have on the environment. Students work in groups to investigate the species in varying habitats....
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Technology: Programming Graphics

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students use the DrScheme program to create graphics for clip art. Using graphics, they plan their designs using basic shapes, plotting its positions, and studying the relationships between points. By plotting the necessary data on...
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Go Fish

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils use art with subject matter to communicate meaning and enhance learning.
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Coconut-Shell Cup

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research and discuss the social ritual of drinking chocolate in viceregal Mexico. They explain its cultural and historical and geographical roots. Students create their own "drinking" vessel from papier-mache. They...
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"3-D" Painting

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students experiment with color using tints and shades of at least 2 hues and create a 3-D painting/mobile.
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Cultural Cups

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create their own drinking vessel from papier-m??ch??. They experiment with different shapes for drinking vessels and different patterns for them.
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Organic Vessels

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students review the life and work of Andy Goldsworthy. Using this information, they gather organic objects to create their own sailing vessel. They reflect on their artwork and determine what problem their artwork solves.
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Symbols of Power in Native American Clothing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create power shirts that were highly important in the culture of many Native Americans.
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Making Handbound Books

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students make handbound books. In this book making instructional activity, students make handbound books by following the 7 steps. Students may use the books for a variety of subjects.
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Most Wonderful Gift

For Teachers K - 5th
Students discover that folktales reveal a great deal about the place in which they originate. They identify physical and human characteristics of a place and explain how culture influences the way people think. They illustrate cultural...