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The Impact of Islamic Culture on the Arts of the Renaissance
Eighth graders examine the linguistic and cultural impact of the Arabic language and Islamic culture on the Spanish language. They analyze and label maps, listen to and differentiate between Spanish and Arabic music, and compare and...
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The Minerva Mosaic of the Library of Congress
Students analyze the Minerva mosaic. In this Library of Congress activity, students conduct primary source analysis of the mosaic as they interpret the symbolism and mythology featured in the mosaic.
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Goddesses Are Personifications Too!
Students discover the use of personification as a way of expressing ideals. In this Language Arts lesson, students create an allegorical depiction of a contemporary ideal. Students write labels that clearly support the concepts that...
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Mythology - What Is It?
Students explore Greek mythology. In this mythology instructional activity, students discuss and define mythology. Students view pictures and associate them with the correct Greek myth. Students answer trivia questions about their...
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My 2011 Resolution: Investigate Mathematics of Calendars and Fitness
Ring in the new year with interdisciplinary units related to the development of calendars and getting fit.
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In The Eye Of The Beholder
Students identify and define definitions of beauty and perfection in Chinese and
Japanese art and compare those definitions to other cultural beliefs and societies. This lesson includes a two-part lesson evaluation.
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Referencing the Classical Past
Students discuss the sculptural group of Three Goddessesby Joseph Nollekens in a study of the classical past. In this Classical history lesson plan, students describe the three figures in the painting and read an excerpt for the story...
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Guidelines for Governing: Utopia and The Prince
Learners explore the power of the Church in government. In this literature lesson, students read Sir Thomas More's Utopia and Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince. Learners respond to questions regarding the works and discuss them.