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Mixed Media Ocean Art

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Students design pictures of ocean environments. In this art lesson, students use mixed media art materials to develop a picture that depicts the ocean environment. They use paint, sand paper and various basic art materials.

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ocean habitats, habitats, oceans

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ocean art activity, ocean environment, ocean habitats, science
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Pre-K - 2nd
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Science
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