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Count Your Pennies
Middle schoolers analyze and compare imagery and symbolism in ancient Greek and contemporary U.S. coins.
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Oh Say Can You See?
Students discover the meaning of patriotism through literature, songs, and poetry. They also identify patriotic symbols and activities such as the flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, the Star Spangled Banner, the bald eagle, and monuments.
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Free Printables: Classroom Labels
In this classroom label activity, students cut out the labels and signs that are on the page. Teachers use the activity generator to determine the text that will appear on the labels or signs. There are a number of labels to choose from...
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What is Language?
Intended to be used along with the first chapter of An Introduction to Language textbook, this PowerPoint is full of linguistic terminology that is not necessarily explained. This tool can be used to complement a lecture or a text, but...
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What Is a Glyph?
After reading a short passage about glyphs, kids must follow the provided directions to create a star glyph.
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Pop Shop 1 - Symbol Making
Students design their own symbols based on their experiences and feelings using Keith Haring's method of bold, direct lines.
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Sign Language 1
Third graders explore signs and vocabulary linked to the work of Keith Haring.
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Animals in Ancient Rome (Grades 1-5)
Students invent, illustrate, and describe hybrid exotic animals, their imaginary origins, and lifestyles. They explain the ways in which ancient Romans made use of various animals.
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Documenting History: Photographs as Social Commentaries
Students examine photographs that make social statements. They examine content, symbolism, and their personal reactions to works of art that make expressive statements about social issues.
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Adinkra Cloth
Young scholars explore traditional African culture, symbols and symbol making and printing, and create class adinkra cloth.
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Designing Your Inner Self
Learners identify connections between various cultures and the symbolism used in them. Individually, they reflect on their own culture, beliefs and values and identify the symbolisms they use to show them. They discuss how their clothes...
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian: Quotes Quiz
In this online interactive symbols quiz worksheet, students respond to 5 multiple choice questions about quotations from The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. Students may check their answers on this timed quiz.
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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Quotes Quiz
In this online interactive symbols quiz worksheet, learners respond to 5 multiple choice questions about quotes from Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Students may check their answers on this timed quiz.
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Quotes (What was Said) Quiz
In this online interactive symbols quiz worksheet, students respond to 5 multiple choice questions about quotes from Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Students may check their answers on this timed quiz.
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Cultural Symbols are Cool
Fifth graders recognize pioneer symbols and create a personal symbol. They, in groups, each get a state symbol and have them discuss why that symbol represents Utah. Have the groups select a spokesperson to share group findings with the...
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It's Symbolic!
Students use symbols to represent different government and economic systems. They explain how the nonprofit organizations and governments work together to supply needs. They interview a foreign exchange student and complete a chart with...
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Scroll Art And Retelling Stories
Students create Japanese scroll art that represents a familiar folktale in this elementary school activity that can be adapted for small group, or individual projects depending on ability.
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Sign Language 2 (Found Object Sculpture)
Third graders develop their symbol three-dimensionally.
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Social Studies: Adinkra Printing
First graders demonstrate a sense of artistic composition by creating shapes and symbols in the pattern of African Adinkra printing. They use glue to create a raised design and then print it on colored paper. Students use symbols from...
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Tell a Totem Story
Students study and view pictures of Native American totem poles on the internet. They create totem poles using PowerPoint that represent their family histories using symbols to designate historic events.
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Montana Animal stacks
Students view Ode to Chief Seattle and create an animal sculpture. In this art lesson, students choose a variety of materials for creating an animal sculpture using flora and fauna and other environmental images. Students discuss the...
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Haring Cooperative Quilt
Students inspect visual arts by examining images on the web. In this art history lesson, students discuss the history of art after researching Keith Haring's work on the Internet. Students analyze the style of Haring and create a quilt...
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Symmetry with Shapes
Students analyze a symmetrical stamp design with an equal balance of light and dark to create a pattern in succession. In this shape design lesson, students review concepts of sign, symbol and language across cultures. Students analyze...
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World Map and Globe
Students explore symbols. In this beginning map lesson, students identify common picture symbols. Students place post-it notes with symbols drawn on them in the appropriate place on a map.