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A Study of Grasses on the American Prairie

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study the ecology and impact of animal and human life as it relates to the environment of the Great Plains and its grasses. They compare types of grasses with a rainfall map to illustrate the effect of precipitation on...
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T-shirt Chromatography

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explore chromatography, a process used to separate mixtures. They create a colorful T-shirt design.
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Who Invented Crayons?

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Pupils use a specified website to study the history of Crayola crayons. In groups, they discover who invented the colors, their cost, and who thought of the name. Young scholars create a timeline of Crayola colors and choose one project...
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Spring Coloring Picture

For Students Pre-K - K
In this spring coloring worksheet, students examine a picture of the smiling sun, flowers, bees, butterflies, and a pixie character. Students color the untitled picture.
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Jesus Coloring Page

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this Jesus coloring page worksheet, students color a picture of Jesus in the manger with appropriate colors. Students read Luke 2:7.
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Thanksgiving Turkey Coloring Page

For Students 1st
In this Thanksgiving coloring worksheet, 1st graders will color a picture of a turkey. The word "Thanksgiving" is written on the turkey's tail and there is space for students to write on the turkey's body.
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Coloring Page: The Policeman

For Students K - 1st
For this social studies worksheet, learners learn about police officers as community helpers. Students color the picture of the policeman who is directing traffic.
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Coloring Page: Mouse

For Students Pre-K - K
In this mouse worksheet, students study a black line outline of a mouse with a long tail. Students color the picture of the mouse any way they like.
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Jingle Bells Coloring Page

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this holiday worksheet, learners color the jingle-bells and read the song at the top of the page. The sheet could also include writing.
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Country Snowman Coloring Page

For Teachers Pre-K - K
In this seasons worksheet, students color in a winter scene. The illustration includes a snowman wearing a scarf and hat, a tree, and a birdhouse.
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I Am Special and You Are Special Too #5

For Teachers K - 3rd
The student create a drawing of themselves through the use of multicultural people color crayons. They explain to a teacher what makes them special. Students investigate family types, skin color, eye color, hair color, and favorites.
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Similar and Different

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders observe a pair of students standing in front of the class and compare and contrast them using a Venn Diagram using these guidelines: eye color, hair color, older/younger, tallest/shortest, gender, favorite food, favorite...
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Isthmus of Panama

For Students 4th - 5th
In this coloring geography activity, students identify the Isthmus of Panama and color the landmark. Students write a definition for the area.
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North Dakota Map

For Students 4th - 5th
In this North Dakota worksheet, students study an outline map of North Dakota with the capital city marked. Students color the map and add other important cities and landmarks.
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An American President in American Art

For Teachers 6th
Learners discuss the life and death of both Elaine De Kooning and the president she painted, John Kennedy. They learn how Kooning chose to describe President Kennedy through abstract expressionism and why her choice of color and...
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Chinese Dragon Puppet

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students discover the importance of the dragon in Chinese culture. Using a template, they make their own dragon hand puppet and color it with watercolor paints. To end the lesson plan, they read stories about dragons and their role in...
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City of Rainbows

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students identify the characteristics of a city including infrastructure, architecture, location, transportation, air quality, and suburbs. They recognize how cultures and the environment shape cities. They then identify the needs of a...
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Costume for an Inaugural Ball

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Young scholars research fashions past and present. They design period costumes for inaugural balls, using color, patterns, shapes and researched information. In addition, they discuss the natural resources, technology and other factors...
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Easter Petal Pathways

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Young scholars discuss Guatemalan Easter rituals and customs. They comprehend Guatemalan traditional color and design. Students create a mixed-media representative piece using paper mosaics, layered crayon, and glitter glue. They...
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Faces in the Crowd Lesson Plan

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students examine the faces of other students in the classroom and the community. They determine the similarities and the differences in hair texture and color, skin tones, shapes of noses, and eyes. Using a glue mixture, they paint the...
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Honoring Ganesha in India

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners explore the legends about Ganesha, Hindu art, and examine Hinduism. Using foam board as a base, they decorate the panel in the style of Hindu art. Students color the shape of Ganesha's elephant head and crown. They use glitter...
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Impressive Impressions

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students in a special education classroom examine the various types of molds made by natives. As a class, they brainstorm a list of the types of molds that are made today by different processes. They are given an amount of clay in which...
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Paint With Expression!

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students identify the moods expressed in the work of several famous artists. They express an emotion in a painting through the use of color, line, and texture. Students analyze and reflect on the emotions expressed in their work and the...
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Arkansas Map

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Arkansas worksheet, students analyze an outline map of the state of Arkansas and label the capital city. Students label other important cities and important attractions and color the map.