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Give Me A Museum and I'll Fill It

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders view pieces of Pablo Picasso's art. They discover art can have images and words to express meaning. They create their own piece of art and share with the class.
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Literacy through Photography

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students photograph scenes from their lives and use the images to become a catalyst for related writing exercises. They explore the themes such as self portrait, family, community, visual storytelling, and dreams to encourage them to...
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The Media and Social Justice in Your Community

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars study symbolism in media. They listen to two Hip Hop songs and watch the videos for them. They identify symbols and their meanings based on the context of the images seen in the videos and the lyrics heard.
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Media Campaign

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders design and present a media product supporting environmental stewardship. They demonstrate an understanding of the nature and types of waste and of their management in industry and the community. They assess the results...
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Hachimaki/Shibori Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders are introduced to the technique of Arashi Shibori and its history. In groups, they discover how to perform this process and examine how to do hachimaki. To end the activity, they make their own hachimaki to wear and share...
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Through the Odyssey, Lesson 3

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders create Powerpoint Presentation using information and assignments from previous two lessons. They compare Odysseus's obstacles with those from their own lives, and share slideshows with classmates.
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Water Facts And Media

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the facts surrounding water. They conduct research using a variety of resources to gather facts for the game of trivia. The information is used also to create a group presentation.
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Lesson Six: Discovering the Power (Point) of Presentation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners prepare multimedia presentations.  In this computer technology lesson, students use PowerPoint and other multimedia sources to compose individual presentations.  Learners complete an interactive tutorial on how to use...
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Fantasy Food Groups Fun Land

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students create their own Fantasy Food Group Fun Lands.
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Adbusting: A Media Literacy Unit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the ethical issues regarding the role of advertising in our society. They watch a series of ads, analyze the messages of the commercials, and in small groups create a counter-ad.
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Exploring Heroism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the concept of heroism in this lesson, through personal reflection, group activities and a thoughtful analysis of the documentary, HEROES OF GROUND ZERO. They explore their own understanding of what it means to be a hero.
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Cloud in the Classroom

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students describe the relationship between animals and humans. In this biology lesson, students research about the history of horses in America. They present a mock news broadcast about their research.
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4th of July Preschool Concepts Worksheet- Same

For Students Pre-K
In this 4th of July picture matching worksheet, students examine 3 pictures of holiday symbols and circle the matching picture in the row.
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What is Drawing?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore visual arts by participating in a drawing activity. In this artistic expression lesson, students discuss how our thoughts and emotions are conceptualized by illustrating or painting. Students utilize charcoal, pastels,...
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The 35mm Camera Lesson

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the 35mm camera. They discuss and identify the various parts and characteristics of the 35 mm camera. Students examine the two aspects of a 35 mm camera that control the light.
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Pictures and Slogans Persuade an Audience!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students understand that writers utilize various techniques to persuade an audience. They develop an awareness of how the media works to persuade them as the consumer. They create a visual representation of various feelings and emotions...
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Little Stories - Women in the 36th Parliament

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop visual literacy skills. They evaluate, organize and communicate information.
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The Rise and Fall of the Jim Crow Era

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore African American history by researching the Jim Crow laws. In this Civil Rights lesson, students define the Jim Crow laws, the reasons they were put into place, and how they were ultimately defeated. Young scholars...
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Start at the Very Beginning

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore ocean ecosystems. In this cross curriculum art and oceans lesson, students create a collage featuring three-finger algae using sand paper, tissue paper, and construction paper.
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Altered Books

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students transform a discarded book into a creative art work of art that encompasses a theme and utilizes a variety of media and techniques.
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The Art of "Green" Flying

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars create an airship that doesn't use fossil fuel. For this flying lesson, students research different types of flying machines that only use wind power. They discuss invention designs by Alexander Graham Bell and Leonardo Da...
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Medieval and Renaissance Art: Botanical Symbolism

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study the significance of flowers in art from two periods. In this Medieval and Renaissance art lesson, students research the presence and meaning of botanical illustrations in twelfth, thirtieth, and fourteenth century...
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Class Field Guide to the Sloughs

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore how to use field guides to identify wildlife.  For this nature lesson students construct their own plant field guide. 
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Reaction Time 2: Zap!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore critical thinking by conducting a reaction time experiment. For this human brain lesson, students utilize a timed Internet worksheet activity to research how fast their brain works when answering questions. Learners...