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Curated OER

Lots of Lines

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students see that artists make many different kinds of lines. They discuss how artists use line to show ideas such as motion, mood, or emphasis and identify different kinds of lines in a variety of artworks and their environment.
Lesson Plan
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Faux Rice Paper Holiday Cards

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students investigate the history of the uses of rice paper. They learn to use controlled brush pressure and work within a border that they create. Students use many materials to create a functional piece of artwork.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bermudian Vernacular Architecture

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students, after researching, discussing and analyzing vernacular architecture in detail, answer a question and answer sheet, review an extensive vocabulary of key words, complete an activity sheet on the key words, and critique a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Architecture Photo Assignment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars are introduced to new vocabulary associated with architecture. In groups, they analyze the architecture of their own home and their neighborhoods and take pictures of what they find. They share their photographs with the...
Lesson Plan
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Architecture Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review vocabulary and terms associated with architecture. In groups, they complete an architecture scavenger hunt in which they examine the different types of styles in their community. To end the lesson, they present the...
Lesson Plan
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Animal Jumping Puppets

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars investigate the proportions of body parts and learn how to create moving parts. They cut shapes with detail and learn how to attach string and tie knots. Students practice the defining vocabulary related to puppets.
Worksheet
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Music Mania

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this music worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms related to basic music. There are 23 words located in the puzzle.
Worksheet
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A Level Notes

For Students 6th - 9th
In this music instructional activity, students identify and define musical vocabulary terms from the Neo-Renaissance period of time. They research about Palestrina and the Mass. Students also identify what is meant by the term 'Leitmotif.'
Worksheet
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Boombox Classroom: Baroque, By George!

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this music worksheet, students circle the various types of music composed by Handel. They select the vocabulary term that refers to a mini-opera without acting.
Worksheet
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Dance

For Students 6th - 8th
Learning dance terminology is important for young dancers. This word search puzzle provides 43 words to locate in the puzzle. Definitions are not included.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Dance!!!!!!

For Students 6th - 8th
Novice dancers locate 20 dance-related words in this word search puzzle. The answer key is available at the bottom of the page.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Square Dances

For Students 6th - 8th
If you are teaching square dancing, this word search puzzle provides 30 related terms to locate. Definitions are not included.
Unit Plan
American Institute of Architects

Architecture: It's Elementary!—Fifth Grade

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Young citizens construct an understanding of urban planning in this cross-curricular unit. Covering every aspect of city development from the political, economic, and social influences to sustainable building practices, this...
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Federal Reserve Bank

The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
Make a study of producers and consumers with an updated version of the classic story The Little Red Hen (this one is called The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza). After reading and discussing the story and terms, learners practice being...
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Channel Islands Film

A Time Capsule of a Lost Early California Lifestyle

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
After viewing The Last Roundup, a documentary that examines the transitioning of Santa Rosa from a privately owned island to a National Park, class members adopt the point of view of Tim Vail, a member of the family that once owned the...
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Channel Islands Film

Cache: Lesson Plan 4 - Grades 4-5

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
After viewing the West of the West's documentary Cache, individuals craft either a newspaper article chronicling the discovery of the cache on San Nicolas Island, a historical narrative of the placement of the cache in the cliff side, or...