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Heirlooms

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students design a quilt square to reflect their special memory. In this family heirlooms lesson, students read The Patchwork Quilt and discuss the importance of family involvement in creating a family heirloom. Students write and publish...
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Memory & Song, Malagan Figures from New Ireland, Papua New Guinea

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students investigate the uses of images, shapes and colors in classic art sculptures.  In this art analysis lesson plan, students observe Malagan Figures, a type of sculpture from New Guinea, and describe the different ideas and...
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Memory and Learning

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students identify parts of the brain and what each part does. In this brain anatomy lesson, students participate in activities that focus on the job of each part of the brain co connect the task to the brain section. Students make a...
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The Pan-American Exposition of 1901

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine the impact of the 1901 World's Fair. In this lesson on invention and politics, students watch a video then conduct Internet research in order to learn about the Pan American Exposition. Students will create a brochure...
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Preserving History for Illuminating Today's Values and Traditions

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars discover the value of oral history by creating their own audio recordings.  In this traditions and customs lesson, students listen to a local historian discuss the idea of preserving history through oral traditions....