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"De Colores"

For Teachers 1st
First graders learn color words in Spanish through the use of a song. For this Spanish music lesson, 1st graders sing the song "De Colores" to help them learn their color words in Spanish.
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The Great Art of Henri Matisse

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students discover the artistic works of Henri Matisse, and examine what his work means. In this art lesson, students observe the different paintings/collages of Henri Matisse, eventually creating works of their own based on his style.
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Flowers Galore

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create original works of art using their knowledge of Georgia O'Keeffe's artwork, flowers, pencils, crayons, and pastels in this K-6 Art activity. The activity includes Georgia O'Keeffe resource links and a recommended reading...
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Shakespeare & The Renaissance: Activity Ideas

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
Looking for ways to implement the words and works of William Shakespeare into your curriculum? This list of activity ideas is a great starting point, as it covers a wide range of grade levels and a wealth of online references to explore.
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A Trip to Wonderland: The Nursery "Alice"

For Teachers K - 2nd
Primary learners explore elements of wonder in The Nursery "Alice" by Lewis Carroll. They analyze the plot point after listening to the text. Next, they describe the imagery in various works of children's literature using the given links...
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Nahuatl Culture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read stories, look at maps, and write journal entries to learn about the language and artwork of Nahuatl culture. In this Nahuatl culture lesson plan, students research the Nahuatl culture and present their findings.
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Deductive and Inductive Reasoning

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students differentiate between inductive and deductive reasoning. For this geometry lesson, students identify congruent figures and examine logos for congruency.
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Children in Hiding During the Holocaust

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the different ways in which children hid trying to escape the concentration camps. Using journal entries, they put themselves into the role of the children and imagine their feelings during the Holocaust. They discuss...
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Theorem Painting

For Teachers K - 6th
Students examine the many types of folk art at a museum. They create their own theorem painting by following the steps given to them.
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Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a video about Nelson Mandela and apartheid. They discover what it was like for people living in South Africa during apartheid. They work together to discuss strategies that could be used for people to better communicate...
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Subtraction-There's Got to be An Easier Way!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders observe and demonstrate a variety of problems involving subtraction problems using mental math strategies. They discuss the base ten system and the basic concept of subtraction, and complete a variety of activities...
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"ART ZOO 'Blacks in the Westward Movement', 'What Can You Do with a Portrait', and 'Of Beetles, Worms, and Leaves of Grass'"

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students study black history, examine portraits and portrait making and create their own portraits, and  investigate their natural environment. This humanities lesson provides a text that can be used to teach lessons in black history,...
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One Survivor Remembers: Anti-Semitism

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students analyze and discuss how propaganda influenced anti-Semitism and it's role in World War II. In this propaganda instructional activity, students define the terms involved in this assignment. Then they will discuss their reactions...
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Look Up!

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students investigate the sky.  In this weather and clouds activity, students observe the sky and write journal entries using their five senses to describe what they see.  Students observe, identify, and write about the different types of...
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Alexander Calder: Master of Balance

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students build simple mobiles. In this equilibrium instructional activity, students investigate the functions of three types of levers as they analyze artwork by Alexander Calder. Students then create their own simplified mobiles.
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Ancient Rome

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book Ancient Rome. In this reading lesson plan, students complete journal entries, go over vocabulary, answer short answer questions, have...
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When You're Hot, You're Hot...

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use the medium of visual arts to demonstrate how colors can evoke different ideas and feelings.
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Pear-Shaped Bottle

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners describe the designs on this Chinese ceramic bottle and analyze and discuss the shape of the piece. They describe how art from China arrived in Mexico during the viceregal period. Students create their own blue monochromatic...
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Thank You, Mr. Edison

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars read a letter to Thomas Edison and search for advertisements of the period. They review primary sources and photographs of items made available in the 1920's. They interact on the American Memory Collection website.
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Then and Now

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explain the differences and time relationships between the past simple, present perfect (continuous) and present simple tenses when speaking about the past and present. They use a graphic organizer before speaking.
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Archery

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Young scholars study archery. In this archery lesson, students develop basic archery and hunter safety skills. Young scholars discuss the history of archery and bow hunting.
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Going on a Seed Safari

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students describe biology by identifying different plants in class. In this seed lesson, students discuss the process of how a plant grows from seed to leaves. Students attend a field trip to their garden or another park and collect a...
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Multi Media "self" Presentation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a three-five minute presentation that visually illustrates major aspects of the their lives. Using Movie Works software as a base, they integrate video, photography, artwork, graphic elements, and sound to produce the...
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African-American Art and the Political Dissent during the Harlem Renaissance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the culture of African American art. Using the internet, they research the events surrounding the Harlem Renaissance and discover how it produced a wide variety of art and literature. To end the lesson, by...

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