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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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Maya Math: Addition and Subtraction
Young scholars examine how ancient Maya counted, and practice addition and subtraction using Maya number glyphs.
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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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Environment: Mock Trial
Pupils role-play a trial regarding the taking of family property for a new water purification plant. Among the roles are the judge, attorneys, witnesses, plaintiff, mayor, and jury members. Once both sides present their case, the jury...