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Embossed Prints
Young artists create their own embossed prints. This technique is an extension of the printmaking process with unlimited texture and color. A printmaking press is required to apply pressure to the plateand make the paper stretch to...
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Cursive Creatures
Students practice their cursive writing skills in a large format. They create reversed prints of their names or initials, and then draw an imaginary animals incorporating the shapes of the prints. Students improve their confidence in...
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Pop Shop 4 - Shopkeeping
Students create a store where they sell pictures, tee shirts, and prints. In this store lesson plan, students learn about sales, marketing, and how to run a business.
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Animal Signs
Students discuss the many different types of animal signs that can be used to identify and track all types of animals. They examine tracks, trails, homes, territory markings, and even "scat" left by animals and attempt to identify the...
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Printmaking for Grades K-2
Students design and create their own stamps as well as practice the art of printmaking. They cut a variety of shapes from "Easy-cut foam" and glue them to a cardboard base to create their print.
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Easy Printmaking in the Classroom
Students use styrofoam and cardboard to create prints. Students choose a theme and create designs and pictures on styrofoam and cardboard. Students also use construction paper, cardboard cylinder sections to make their art.
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The Chicano Movement in California - Culture, Causes, and Community
Pupils explore the culture and community of the Chicano movement in California using prints that emerged from the Chicano movement. The historical, binational, and bicultural components are examined in this three lessons unit.
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Bubble Wrap Prints
Students explore bubble wrap, and create prints by painting on the bubble wrap, and pressing paper onto it.
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Daddy's Big Shoes
Students create something for their fathers. In this daddy's big shoes lesson, students trace their dad's shoe to create a template. Students fill the shoe with reasons why they think dad is special.