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Exhibiting Art

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students create a brochure for an art gallery combining research and images pertaining to known art works such as Van Gogh - Self Portrait and art pieces of the students. Students use their own artwork and download images from the and...
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Shared Reading: A Lesson Plan to Introduce Patriotism in the Classroom

For Teachers K
Students learn why we say the Pledge of Allegiance through shared reading. In this shared reading lesson plan, students are shown the Pledge of Allegiance in 3 different forms. While they are exploring the pledge, the teacher explains...
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Art Criticism for Elementary

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students view various pieces of art and identify their basic elements. Using the art, they present the elements to the class in a presentation. They answer questions and organize them into written form. They also write and reflect on...
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Easter Bunny Baskets

For Teachers K - 8th
Students create Easter bunny baskets using cardboard half-gallon milk or juice containers, cotton balls, felt, pipe cleaners, and basic art supplies in this holiday Art lesson for the K-8 classroom. This can be adapted and made into a...
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Where journalism meets art

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students pick out the different techniques in photographs taken. In this photographs lesson plan, students critique patterns, shadows, reflections, and more in the photographs.
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Patriotic Arts: Influencing Canadians At War

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students study how war has shaped Canadian life, patriotism, propaganda, and music. They research primary source documents, novels, videos, and songs before celebrating Remembrance Day.
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Abstract Flowers Inspired By Georgia O'keeffe

For Teachers K - 12th
Young scholars create "abstract flowers" using the artwork of Georgia O'Keefe and knowledge of warm and cool colors in this Art activity for grades K-12. The activity includes a short recommended book list and a biography of Georgia...
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History Lesson Plan: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. For this Middle Eastern history lesson, students discover the ancient and contemporary history of Palestine in a lecture format. Students research primary and secondary sources regarding...
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Color Mixing/ Fantastic Shapes in Paining

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils paint shapes in pictures using all of the colors in the color wheel. In this colors lesson plan, students learn about primary and secondary colors, and create non representational art with the colors.
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Mixing Colors with Corn Syrup and Food Coloring

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Anyone who has worked with small children know that color identification and color mixing can be fun! This simple idea has a lot of potential. It suggests to mix food coloring with corn syrup to provide an opportunity for color mixing...
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Play Doh Color Wheel

For Teachers K - 1st
Students identify primary and secondary colors, and construct color wheels, using Play Doh in the three primary colors.
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Using Primary Sources to Discover Reconstruction

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discover how reconstruction had an impact on racial issues in the United States. In this Reconstruction lesson, 5th graders are introduced to primary vs. secondary resources and then rotate through stations to view...
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John Gary Evans and the Politics of Race

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Young scholars read letters written by Evans and Gunton regarding race relations. For this Progressive Movement lesson, students interpret the intentions and tone of the letters to understand contemporary racial beliefs. Young scholars...
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Editorial Cartoon Lesson Plan

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students consider the role of editorial cartoons on American politics. In this editorial cartoons lesson, students discover the history of the cartoons in America, analyze some cartoons, and then draw their own cartoons that make social...
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Slavery and the American Founding: The "Inconsistency Not to Be Excused"

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers examine slavery in the revolutionary and colonial eras of the United States. In this slavery lesson, students investigate the presence of slavery in early America, the language of the Constitution, and the intent of the...
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A Little Kandinsky For All

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create abstract compositions based on the later works of Wassily Kandinsky using the primary colors in this early elementary Art lesson. The lesson emphasizes the use of color, lines, and shapes to create the abstract works of...
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Painting a Neighborhood

For Teachers K
Pupils explore the concept of neighborhoods and identify primary and secondary colors. For this colors and community lesson, students read the book Harold and the Purple Crayon and then discuss the concept of a neighborhood. Pupils view...
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Mondrian Style Painting

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students create "Mondrian style" paintings in this 4th through 12th grade Art lesson. Emphasis is placed upon learning the styles and art techniques of Piet Mondrian and abstract art. The lesson includes a link to an interactive art...
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Butterfly Baggies

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create Butterflies out of sandwich baggies in this interesting Art lesson for the early-elementary classroom. The lesson can be connected to a science lesson about butterflies, can be used with other Butterfly art lessons...
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Fruit Color Wheel

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create color wheels using painted pictures of fruit in this fun and decorative Art lesson about color mixing, primary, and complimentary colors. It is suggested that younger children be provided pre-drawn fruit shapes for this...
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Bird Binoculars

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create binoculars using empty toilet paper rolls, yarn, and glue in this Art lesson for the early-elementary classroom. This Art project could be combined with a Science unit on Birds or nature, and could include a short field...
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Hatching Chicks

For Teachers K - 6th
Learners create hatching chickens using plastic Easter eggs, yellow cottonballs, small plastic eyes, and orange construction paper in this fun and quick Easter Art instructional activity for the elementary classroom. A list of...
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History Did Happen in My Back Yard!

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. For this Louisiana history lesson, 8th graders research their parish history using the LOUISiana Digital Library resources. Students create multimedia...
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UN's Millennium Goals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Whose responsibility is it to improve schools in developing countries? How does quality education affect my neighborhood? Questions of responsibility, whether global or local, form the heart of this lesson. Using the UN’s Millennium...

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