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Orienteering
Everything you wanted to know about orienteering, and more! Take your class on an adventure with this creative activity. You will need to gather some supplies and materials and maps for your specific location, but the unit sounds like it...
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A Contouring We Go
Students examine the built environment and infrastructures of their community by constructing contour equipment, using the equipment, and comparing their results to current topographical maps of the same area
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Contour and Cross-Section Skills
In this geography worksheet, learners identify the Wolf Creek Crater and how it was formed. They examine a contour map given of how the crater would look from above. Then, pupils use a ruler to draw lines as on the graph to the side....
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Identify the Element of Line
Learners explore the element of "line." In this beginning art lesson, students listen to the book Harold and the Purple Crayon, then describe the types of lines Harold drew. Learners identify straight lines, jagged lines, curvy lines,...
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Salad Tray 3D Topographic Model
Students explore the characteristics of topographical maps. They examine the relationship of contour lines and vertical elevation. Students create a three-dimensional model of a landscape represented by a topographic contour map.
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From Maps to Models
Fourth graders study topography maps and learn the importance of their contour lines. In this map lesson students create their own topography map.
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Complex Analysis: Applications of Cauchy-Goursat Theorem
In this Cauchy-Goursat Theorem, students sketch and classify domains. They evaluate integrals and explore the analytic function. This two-page worksheet contains approximately ten problems.
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Math 312 Spring 2004: Complex Integration
In this complex integration learning exercise, students use contour integration to find the area of odd shapes in a plane. This two-page learning exercise contains four multi-step problems.
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Complex Analysis: Cauchy's Integral Formula
In this integral formula worksheet, students evaluate integrals. This worksheet contains examples and explanations of Cauchy's Integral Formula, as well as higher derivatives of analytical functions. There are nine problems on this...
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Complex Analysis: Introduction to Contours
In this contour worksheet, students compute complex valued functions of a real variable. They give examples of a parametric representation and draw a sketch of the points. This two-page worksheet contains explanations and examples, as...
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WPA Art and Visual Elements of Art
Students recognize the following formal elements om art: visual and tactile texture; shape or contour; value. They create a 2-D or 3-D work of art that embodies this element strongly.
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Melody II
In this music worksheet, students identify melody as a string of notes that has a rhythm. They identify which notes given are melody and/or harmony. Students also map the contour of "Sweet Georgia Brown."
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Rain Rain Go Away!
First graders are introduced to and practice the concept of melody when connected to music. They distinguish and demonstrate melodic contour as well as sing a song with accurate melody. Each student discriminates between the pitches and...
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The Great Topo Race
Pupils create a three dimensional island out of cardboard to examine how to read and use a topographical map. They make sure that their island can sustain life and that it has one volcanic mountain peak. They trace the parts of their...
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Cows on Parade
Learners use assorted drawing materials and sheets from a cow shaped pad to create a unique, bright, colorful cows.
Goshen College
Learning to Draw by Learning the Basic Seeing Skills
Ideas taken from the book "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" are outlined here. This article discusses seven concepts that students need to be able to do to master the art of drawing.
Goshen College
Learning to Draw by Learning the Basic Seeing Skills
Ideas taken from the book "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" are outlined here. This article discusses seven concepts that students need to be able to do to master the art of drawing.
Arizona State University
Arizona State University: Special Birds
This site from the Arizona State University provides a lesson plan for art or science teachers to introduce the physical parts of a bird, using the artwork of James Audubon. Students create their own artwork using the techniques they...
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Space Today Online: Nasa's Discovery Missions
Survey of unmanned Discovery spacecraft missions such as the Mars Pathfinder rover and other past, present, and planned missions. Illustrated.
Quia
Quia: Drawing Activity
This is a terrific set of activities related to art instruction. Includes matching, concentration, flashcards, and a word search. Great for art students looking for a fun way to review vocabulary terms.