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Paper Bag Puppets

For Teachers K
Students incorporate their hands into their own artwork. They practice cutting out shapes, gluing, and creating a specific design. Students will get an opportunity to work with more then just paper and glue, they will get the chance to...
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Folk Art Weather Vane

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students create replicas of Folk Art Weather Vanes using farm animal outlines, cardboard or wood, paints, and staining techniques. Emphasis is placed on the appreciation of folk art, the history of the weather vane, and creativity.
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Take a Leap!

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discuss the flight of the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk. They study artwork of various sculptors showing the concept of flight. They write a paragraph and design a papier-mache' sculpture that shows movement.
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Earth Day: A Look into the World Around Us...

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders listen to an interactive lecture about Earth Day and related environmental problems and background. They observe a paper mache volcano made of recyclable material and using guidelines make their own art piece as well as...
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Penguins, Penguins, Penguins

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students create "juice bottle penguins" using paper mache, water-based paints, water, and recycled juice bottles. This lesson is intended for early-elementary students and is great as a post-activity for a lesson or unit on Penguins or...
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More Maracas

For Teachers K - 8th
Students create and decorate paper mache maracas.
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VISUAL ARTS

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students learn the historical context of mask-making explore the elements of the art form.
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Spring Art Activities

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students complete a variety of art projects to celebrate the arrival of spring. They create symmetrical butterfly designs, paper mache eggs, and caterpillars, and complete a crayon resist and marble painting.
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Folk Art Weather Vane

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students observe weather vanes and explore their purpose and history and create a miniature weather vane from cardboard or wood.
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Rhythm in Motion

For Teachers K - 8th
Any age of elementary student can demonstrate their understanding of the connections of elements of art and music by creating their own slit song. You will investigate and study the Melanesian Slit Song with Kindergartners through Junior...
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Easter Baskets

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create Easter baskets using paperclips, string, balloons, and paper mache techniques in this early-elementary Art lesson. Due to drying times for the paper mache it is recommended to spread this Art lesson over at least a...
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A Haring Holiday

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars create a holiday ornament. In this Keith Haring art lesson, students use paper mache to make 3-dimensional ornaments that resemble his work. Young scholars cut out felt shapes of babies, dogs and angels then sew them...
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Crafts: Hands-On Activities

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners use the Internet to view craft ideas for them to make. They can create jewelry, paper mache, or a recipe.
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Magnificent Mummies

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create paper mache mummies out of foil/balloon and paper, thus learning about one of the steps in the process of mummification. They study the importance of mummification, the rituals in handling the dead, and the process...
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Japanese Noh Masks

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders create Noh masks. In this Japanese art lesson, 8th graders research Noh masks and their special connection to Chinese theater, and then make their own.
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Translating African Masks

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars identify traits of African masks. In this multicultural art lesson, students view online examples of African masks and discuss the characteristics of the masks. Young scholars create an original 2-D version of the African...
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Japanese Festival Mask Making

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn about Japanese culture and make a mask. In this lesson about Japanese mask-making, students use research and art to explore the Japanese culture. Students research Japanese masks. Students design their own Japanese mask....
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Figureheads

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate the properties and historic use of papier-mache and the use of figureheads on ships. They design a figurehead for a ship using color and symbolism. They demonstrate and practice using tools safely and accurately.
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Theatre Prop Design and Construction

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders construct individual props. In this theatrical arts lesson, 4th graders use the elements of art to create various props using paper mache. Students construct objects such as logs, fruit, and a picture frame.
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Topsy Turvy Kids

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study the artwork of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith before creating their own. In this painting activity, 6th graders examine two pieces of work by Jaune Quick-to-See from the online collection of the Missoula Art Museum and read...
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Aerosol Lesson: Language Arts

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils construct a model of a volcano. They read "NASA Facts Atmospheric Aerosols" and discuss the impacts of volcanic eruptions. They write informative essays about how aerosols impact the Earth.
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Test Book 1--Grade 8

For Students 7th - 9th
In this New York State Testing Program English Language worksheet, students read five excerpts and answer comprehension questions.  Students determine answers for 26 multiple choice questions.
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Junk Mail Jewelry

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students create jewelry from junk mail. In this visual art lesson, students use junk mail to design necklaces and bracelets.
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Put on a Happy Face!

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students explore using recycled materials. For this ecology/art lesson, students use recycled materials to create a Halloween mask. Students view folk art made of natural and available resources, and discuss possible cultural uses for...

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