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Art for the Common Good: Junkanoo!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore characteristics of effective group work. In this multi-cultural social studies lesson, students work in teams to design and construct a headdress similar to what would be worn during the Bahamian festival of Junkanoo....
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Seasons

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate the four seasons of the year. In this seasons instructional activity, 1st graders identify the correct order of seasons, discover different climates, and examine how to dress appropriately for each season. 
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Dealing with Growth and Change

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars discuss the right and wrong actions of a young Navajo boy. Using that information, they compare and contrast his culture to their own. In groups, they create a newspaper or poster showing the cultural contributions of...
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Generosity

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students listen to music and imagine caring about others and wanting to show them your love. They hear the story, "Giving Isa," and answer a given set of questions. Students discuss their question answers with the class then they...
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Rainforests

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students watch a video about the rainforest and create a large wall mural of rainforest features. Students write a first person point of view article by an endangered rainforest animal and discuss logging.