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Van Gogh's Sunflowers
Students create replicas of Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers using construction paper, tissue paper, glue, and scissors in this art instructional activity for the elementary classroom. The flowers can then be displayed in the room as a...
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Holidays in Kansas
Students identify holidays celebrated by different cultures in Kansas and create a timeline of when they started to be celebrated. In this Kansas holidays lesson plan, students create a timeline wall in their class for each holiday.
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PEBBLE PICTURES
Pupils paint pebbles to look like people, fish, butterflies, or birds. They glue to a background.
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Muffin Flowers
Students use construction paper to create muffin flowers. They use muffin tray cup liners and draw flower stems and leaves on the paper. They use the muffin liners for a 3-D effect.
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State Heads
Pupils create a narrative image that depicts a formal shape of a state. They review the state facts of whatever state they chose. They draw a person and then add text in the shape of the state they chose.
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Cow Parade
Students create individual works of art using cow cut-outs as their canvas in this hilarious lesson ideal for the High School Art or Art History classroom. The lesson includes resource links and can be adapted for any animal or mascot.
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Tennis Ball Prints
Students experiment using abstract art techniques, tennis balls, and tempera paint in this excellent, outdoor art activity for the early-elementary classroom. The resulting art prints can be displayed predominantly in the classroom.
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Watermelon, Watermelon
Students create watermelon slices using red construction paper, paints, and watermelon rinds in this excellent elementary lesson for the end of the school year. The class is also able to enjoy eating watermelon slices during the activity.
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Holiday
Second graders engage in a lesson about holidays. They create a holiday windsock and decorate it with illustrations that symbolize different days. The information for the decorations is found through conducting research and discussing...
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Holidays
Third graders use a wide range of strategies to interpret, evaluate, appreciate, and construct meaning from print materials. They use appropriate reference sources with assistance for a variety of purposes and use the writing process...
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KinderArt Drawing for Kids
Students illustrate a creative adventure idea. In this arts and crafts lesson, students design drawings based on where they would like to go for an adventure. Before creating their illustrations, students brainstorm the...
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When is a Block, not a Block?
Students use a stamped shape image to create a piece of imaginative art. In this stamped art lesson, students use a stamped shape as a starting point to create their own imaginative piece of art that incorporates the stamped shape.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Teachers: Cinco De Mayo
This collection offers a wealth of resources on Cinco de Mayo. Includes historical information on the holiday, Mexican culture, classroom activity ideas and lesson plans.
Teachnology
Teachnology: Cinco De Mayo Teaching Theme
Are you looking for ways to enhance your lessons in teaching about Cinco de Mayo? Take advantage of the seemingless endless supply of resources provided by Teachnology.
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Univision: Por Que Se Celebra El Cinco De Mayo en Estados Unidos? (Spanish)
This article offers a brief overview of the history of Cinco de Mayo and explains how the holiday came to be celebrated in the United States.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Cinco De Mayo
This is a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using 17 vocabulary words pertaining to Cinco de Mayo. It also offers an extensive vocabulary word list for Cinco de Mayo and a brief history of the celebration.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Cinco De Mayo: Everything You Need
Find out more about Cinco de Mayo when you visit this resource. Content also includes activities, lessons, and resources.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: May 5: Cinco De Mayo
This Library of Congress site gives an overview of the history behind Cinco de Mayo.
Other
Mexica.net: The Significance of "Cinco De Mayo"
A description of the "Batalla de Puebla" on May 5, 1862 as the Mexicans defeated the French army, and the importance of that event today.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Cinco De Mayo Issue
Learn about the origins of Cinco de Mayo from this captioned exhibit of a stamp issued to commemorate the holiday.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Cinco De Mayo
Kids learn about Cinco de Mayo. The history and facts about this holiday celebrating the heritage of Mexican Americans.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Cinco De Mayo Classroom Activity
A classroom activity which celebrates the holiday on the commemoration of the day itself. Published on May 5, 2007 from ReadWriteThink, site provides web links, lesson plans, and a bibliography.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Real History of Cinco De Mayo
We all love to celebrate on the 5th of May but not many people know the actual history behind this day. Lifehacker explains the history behind the holiday.
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