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Tissue Paper Dye Painting

For Teachers K - 2nd
Use tissue paper squares to create collage art. Young artists discuss colors as they place and glue each piece of tissue on the paper. Tip: Cut out large basic shapes instead. Have the class create images using the tissue...
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Spray Bottle Paint Mural

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Sometimes all you need is a quick and easy outdoor art project. Perfect for the end of the school year, this mural project allows kids to make a mess while creating art. They use spray bottles full of paint to "spray" paint a large sheet...
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Paper Plate Sunflowers

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
A great way to recall the parts of a flower is to make one. Little learners create sunflowers out of paint and paper plates. They also discuss and label the various parts of their flowers. 
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Self Portrait using watch parts and tin - Mixed media

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars create whimsical self portraits using watch parts and tin - recycling. They demonstrate safety in using tools. They use a variety of materials to create a work of art , and demonstrate understanding of the elements and...
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Recycling With Art

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create works of art from recyclable materials. In this visual arts instructional activity, students investigate works of art created from recyclable materials. Students choose an emotion to convey and then create an art piece...
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Recycling and Resources

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine ways to conserve natural resources. In this environmental instructional activity, 6th graders read the book Just a Dream and discuss the natural resources that they recycle. Students brainstorm ways to conserve...
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Recycled Racers

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars research automobile operating systems in relation to racing. They design and construct vehicles from recycled material which they race to study the concept of propulsion.
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ALUMINUM RECYCLING

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students describe how aluminum is recycled. They study a diagram illustrating the recycling path of an aluminum can. They answer questions regarding aluminum. They write letters to recycling firms for information on starting a recycling...
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Put on a Happy Face!

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students explore using recycled materials. In this ecology/art lesson, students use recycled materials to create a Halloween mask. Students view folk art made of natural and available resources, and discuss possible cultural uses for...
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Trinket Box

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Kids recycle paper towel and/or bath tissue cardboard into colorful trinket boxes that will hold all sorts of treasures. 
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Fairness Fair

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
How can we create a more fair world? Chances are, class members have some ideas! After reading a text about fairness, individuals create skits around the ideas of fairness. Extend the learning and make their presentations a...
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School-Wide Recycling

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students investigate recycling. In this environmental lesson, students design a recycling program for their school. Students collect data about how much recyclable materials they use in one week. Students also survey classmates about how...
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Life Science- Useful Waste

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the topic of waste and recycling. In this useful waste lesson plan, 4th graders classify objects and sort them into most usable and least usable categories. Students complete an activity sheet and have a discussion...
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Taking Charge of our Earth and its Resources

For Teachers K
Students identify natural resources, discuss conservation and protection of them, and identify how pollution is harmful to the environment. Seven lessons on one page.
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Tin Can Sculpture

For Teachers K - 12th
Students create art from recycled materials. In this visual arts lesson, students follow the provided steps to create their own tin can artwork.
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Author's Purpose and Point of View Post Test

For Students 7th - 9th
In this author's purpose and point of view worksheet, students determine the definition of the terms and identify the author's purpose and point of view in given passages.
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Art and Influence of Theatre

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students examine an 18th century drawing and produce a skit based on the drawing. In this art analysis lesson, students analyze the story depicted in a drawing and create a skit inspired the scene. Students research the 18th century...
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Paper Making

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students work together to make recycled paper. They identify examples of recycled materials and discover what can and cannot be recycled. They explore the history of paper making as well.
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Fashion Recycles

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Complete fashion design activities as a part of a study on protecting the environment. For this fashion and environment lesson, students discuss global environmental awareness and work in groups to list recyclable products that can be...
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Recycling: The Way to Save...Fad or Fact

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students write stories about recycling and illustrate them. They examine various containers and determine whether or not they are recyclable. They make a chart about the containers and visit a recycling center.
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Mixing Up Magic

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore the relationship between art and science through experimenting with color, design and recycled materials and creating their own art work.
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Recycled Sailing Vessels

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Students discuss how recycled materials can be used to create art and how this will apply to their artwork. They create a sailing vessel using recycled materials that they find.
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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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Pronoun Agreement

For Students 5th - 6th
The underlined pronouns in 20 sentences need correction because they don't agree with their antecedents. Your emerging copy editors provide the correct pronoun. The instructional activity can be printed or used interactively online....