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On the Scene: Analyzing Scenes in Film and Literature

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine how a scene in a movie or in literature is constructed. In this film and literature activity students answer questions based on film clips then create storyboards depicting a scene from their life.
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Exploring the Design Process

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze the design process and architecture of Ludwig van der Rohe. For this architecture and art analysis lesson, students explore the design process through photographic documentation and architectural plans. Students use...
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Famous Artist of the Month

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Feature one famous artist a month with a series of portraits, biographies, and examples of their gallery. With masters such as Augustus Rodin, Francisco Goya, and Michelangelo, the resource provides opportunities every month for kids to...
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Origami Paper Fun

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore the art of Origami. They listen to various stories about Japan, create Origami shapes by following step-by-step directions, sing Japanese songs, locate Japan on a map, and take a quiz.
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Animals, Animals, Everywhere

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in a variety of activities dealing with animal characteristics and classifications in this multi-task lesson. They use graphic organizers, make booklets, and make models.
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Measuring Rainfall and Relationships Between pH, Alkalinity and Suspended Solids in the Pago River

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders test the pH and alkalinity of Pago River. In this ecology lesson, 11th graders collect data and use spreadsheet to graph results. They analyze and share their findings with the class.
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Russian History, in an Eggshell

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils create Faberge-inspired art objects, depicting events in modern Russian history since Peter Carl Faberge's death in 1920. Students research the life of Peter Faberge. They write a short biography explaining how he became an...
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My Community Then and Now

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine and discuss the characteristics of their community. They compare their present community with its characteristics at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, and they make flat or relief maps that include unique...