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Lascaux Cave Art on Ceramic Stones

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Here is a great way to incorporate art into your next unit on prehistoric people. The class makes stones out of ceramic clay and then creates paintings like those found in the Lascaux Caves in France. A video link, full day-by-day...
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Quilting Through the Civil War and Underground Railroad

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars design a quilt. For this Civil War and Underground Railroad lesson, students discuss the Civil War and Underground Railroad. Young scholars look at quilts from the Civil War and discover how they were used to help slaves...
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The Geography of Russia

For Students 5th - 8th
In this geography of Russia worksheet, students read a 4 page article about the geography of Russia and complete short answer questions and assignments based on the article. Students complete 6 assignments.
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Street Cows

For Teachers K - 4th
A light, and humorous lesson plan on "street cows" is here for you. Learners listen to the story, "Street Cows," which is embedded in the plan. On a map of the US and the World, they locate the cities where the "Cows on Parade" exhibit...
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Cave Diagram

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars examine limestone cave geology and hydology. They study cave vocabulary.
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Make a Rain Stick for Earth Day

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students construct rain sticks. In this ecology multicultural lesson, students use recyclable items to construct a rainstick. Detailed instructions for making and decorating the rainstick are given.
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The Sahara Desert

For Teachers K - 3rd
The children will create a watercolor picture of the Sahara Desert and label it.
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New to School Student Booklets

For Teachers K
Students create a book about their school experience entitled, "(Student's name) Goes to School." They identify who their friends are and discuss and list them as one page in their booklets. Students also listen to a story read by the...
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Technology that Makes Phonics Fun

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the Internet by participating in on-line educational activities.  In this educational technology lesson, students utilize interactive story books, podcasts, and games to help expand an understanding of phonics....
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Autism Help Through PowerPoint

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate the effects of autism by creating a slide-show presentation.  In this special needs lesson, students define autism and the mental health problems it can cause young people afflicted with it.  Students...
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Welcome to the Sahara Desert

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore their artistic skills. In this Sahara Desert instructional activity, students use the Internet to research the Sahara and paint a watercolor picture depicting the desert.
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Northwest Coast Indian Raven Mask Lesson Plan

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students create raven masks. In this Northwest Coast Native American lesson, students design and create Kwakiutl-style hats that feature the shapes, animals, and colors used by the Northwest Native Americans.
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Arctic Mask Design

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners assess the connection between animals and Arctic people. They design and create masks that reflect this relationship. They hold an art show to display their masks.