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University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: m.c.escher: Mathematics and Visual Arts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This cross-curricular middle school unit integrates mathematics and visual art. Through the study of the M.C. Escher?s work, students explore tiling from both a mathematical and artistic point of view. Points for discussion and...
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Terres en Vues (Land InSights)

Land in Sights: Visual Arts: Raphael Benedict

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine work by visual artist Raphael Benedict, who was the Merite Press-Papier 2002 award winner and learn how he has won the trust of his people.
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Terres en Vues (Land InSights)

Land in Sights: Visual Arts: Ellen Gabriel

For Students 9th - 10th
View Ellen Gabriel's depiction of the Oka crisis by examining several examples of her work.
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McGraw Hill

My Art Studio: Elements of Art: Composition: Rhythm

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive activity explaining the principle of rhythm as it applies to visual art.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: What Is Art?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will discuss opinions on criteria for what makes a work of art and then debate whether Andy Warhol's Brillo Boxes can be considered art. Then, students will use everyday objects from their homes as the basis for a new work of art.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian: Science: Week of 4 22 13: Intriguing Science Art

For Students 9th - 10th
View images of beautiful scientific art and read the captions to learn what the images portray. These images are from a contest called the Cool Science Image contest.
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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: Art Resources & Stuff Home

For Students Pre-K - 1st
As the website states, there is "everything but the kitchen sink" here. Find resources for art education, podcasts, museums and galleries around the world, an artist encyclopedia, student artwork, art schools, art blogs, architecture,...
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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: Art Lesson Plans

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The main page for this site's section on lesson plans. It describes how to build an art lesson plan and has links to instructional activity collections for all grade bands, for substitute teachers, integration with drama, cartoon...
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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: Kid Friendly Art Activities and Games!

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A massive collection of art games, puzzles, and activities.
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Other

North Dakota Museum of Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the website of the North Dakota Museum of Art. The museum focuses on contemporary art and art that shows the visual history of the region, including a focus on Native American art. Collections and exhibitions can be viewed...
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Goshen College

Visual Art: The Conversation Game

For Teachers 9th - 10th
When we prompt our students to create art based on "self," how many of us get generic pictures or simple ideas? This game is designed to stretch each student's self list so that they have a wide variety of expressive ideas to choose from.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Is There a Difference Between Art and Craft?

For Students 9th - 10th
Where do we get our notions of art vs. craft? Laura Morelli traces the history of how we assign value to the visual arts. [5:30]
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Other

Kindergarten Visual Arts: Mother and Child

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson plans about interpreting art aimed at kindergarden students. Uses portraits of mothers and children by Pablo Picasso and Mary Cassatt as insiration.
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Other

Native American Indian Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides illustrations and descriptions of Native American art and painting. Visual sampling of many Native American artists.
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Other

The Alphabet of Art: Shape

For Students 9th - 10th
Definition of shape as it applies to the visual arts with examples by Duchamp and McKnight. Links to definitions of other elements of art.
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Other

Art Schools: Art School & Program Directory

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is about exploring career opportunities in art. Investigate art schools, programs, and other career resources.
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Guidance/the Alphabet of Art/value

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative site that explains Value as an element of art using examples of Rembrandt's work. This is a good juxtaposition between the works "Night Watch," and "The Anatomy Lesson," by Rembrandt.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Nandi and Other Kalenjin Peoples Kinship

For Students 9th - 10th
Nandi; about one-third of all Kalenjin and second-largest of the Kalenjin subgroups, they are geographically the most centrally located. The Kalenjin live mainly in the highland of western Kenya, although the Sebei and some Pokot are...
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Art and Crafts: Edible Aquifer

For Students 3rd - 6th
Groundwater is stored in and moves slowly through layers of soil, sand and rocks called aquifers. To help you visualize groundwater, you will make an aquifer, in this case, an edible one. This will show you how groundwater is stored and...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: : Compare and Contrast the Art of the Hubbell Collection

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
At the end of this lesson, students will reflect on and express concepts and ideas associated with unfamiliar images and art styles. They will increase visual awareness and appreciation for a variety of styles, subject matter, and...
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Other

Artyfactory: Color in Art Color Theory Iii, "Color as Emotion"

For Students 9th - 10th
Color theory III, "Color as Emotion", from artyfactory ia an introduction to color theory in Art. This page provides an explanantion with visual examples to help explain the effect color can have on emotion.
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Common Faces the Art of the Daguerreotypes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on the daguerreotype process and other aspects of daguerreotype along with visual examples.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: European History Art Presentations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The learners are assigned an artist from the period of European history that the class is studying at the time of the assignment. The students will research their artist and write a one page paper giving the general background...
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Other

Jake Biddington Puzzle Pictures by Susan Kaprov

For Students 3rd - 8th
A great lesson plan in an unusual art technique. The idea is to color puzzle pieces separately and then reconstruct the puzzle for a finished work of art. Some experimentation may be needed, but the idea is great and can be modified for...

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