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“Gawu” — African-influenced Tapestry

For Teachers K - 12th
Here's a great way to combine environmental science with art. Kids use recycled materials to create their own Gawu, a tapestry made of discards. Although designed for special education classrooms, the activity is sure to engage all...
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Architecture and Democracy

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders contrast and compare ancient Greece to the U.S.A.  In this Greek History lesson, 5th graders investigate the buildings and designs of ancient Greece, as well as their democracy and government.  Students answer questions...
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Design a Theme Park

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars examine pieces of art by Alice Adams. They discuss what they see in the paintings. In groups, they design their own piece of playground equipment.
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Print Patterns, Please!

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Young scholars practice the art of stamping and pattern design in this lesson using cotton fabric, ink, acrylic paint, watercolors, Elmer's Glue, and Model Magic. Emphasis is placed on the creation of individual student stamps and...
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Upcycled Garment or Art Work

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain the importance of recycling waste products. For this art lesson, students research different upcycled fashion designs and accessories. They design their own product and present it in class.
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Antonio: 25 Years of Creative Collaboration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the works of two fashion illustrators. They use the internet to research the artists and share their information with the class. They create their own original work.
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Trendy T's

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars consider popular trends, such as rock fashion. They create designs for t-shirts that represent current pop culture and write pitch letters selling their ideas to the clothing industry in the year 2030.
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Historical Witness - social Messaging

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine and develop artwork that shows women's roles during different eras. In this women's role instructional activity, students look at artwork that shows women at work during the mid-nineteenth to early twentieth...
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Minnesota-China Connections: Jade Sculptures

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students study Chinese jade carvings and then carve an animal from soap in a similar fashion.
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Activity Plan Mixed Ages: A Funny Hat Show

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students create unique hats. In this early childhood lesson plan, students engage in a group celebration to foster social skills, creativity, and fine- and gross-motor development as they put on a funny fashion show with the hats they...
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Huguenot Street

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read about and discuss American Colonial Folk styles of the 18th century. They research architecture and design found Huguenot Street and use their research and observations to design an original home.
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“Print & Go” T-Shirts

For Teachers K - 12th
Here's a colorful activity that can be modified for any age group. Kids create printing blocks and craft t-shirts and/or canvas sacks using the blocks and fabric paint. 
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A Fresh Twist on Fabric Folding

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students practice different ways to fold fabric. Using different types of fabrics, they create 3D fabric models to be used in quilts or clothing. They share their designs with the class and critique their classmates design.
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Macbethan Art

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students review and reproduce an article of Elizabethan styled clothing as a part of an analysis of Shakespeare's Macbeth.  In this Elizabethan art lesson plan, students discuss the fashion of the Elizabethan era and research it online....
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Eurovision

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars explore Europe's comples cultural identity. Students consider if one song could represent all pop music tastes of Europe. In groups, young scholars plan an evening of entertainment. They design posters to promote the...
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Khamsa Good Luck Hands

For Teachers K
Students study the use of symbols in cultural art and create a collage of their hand prints. In this symbolism and art lesson, students learn about the use of symbolism in cultural art by studying the Moroccan art design called a Khamsa....
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Looking at French Decorative Arts

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners compare the role of a marchand-mercier to that of a modern-day business counterpart and write a persuasive letter. In this French art lesson plan, students discuss the role of the marchand-mercier in French design and role-play...
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MEDIA COLLAGE

For Teachers K - 12th
Students use old magazines to create a collage. They may focus on elements of design. They discuss their collage or they may write a brief essay.
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Popsicle Stick Kids

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners use popsicle sticks to make different characters. They use fabric to make the clothes and even place eyes to make them seem more real. They add jewelry and any other fashion item to complete the character.
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Technology - Identity - Watercolor

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use a grayscale digital photo of self and draw the texture of their hair in a linear fashion. They create a background which relates to the PTA Reflections contest using the internet as a resource.
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Accessories

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the types of accessories available in fashion. In groups, they are given a piece of clothing and are to accessorize it properly. As a class, they use this same reasoning and apply it to an interior room. To...
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Keeping the Pioneers Warm

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are introduced to some of the history and background of the art of quilt making by 19th century pioneer women. They use tagboard shapes to design, construct and display quilt squares.
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Jelly Bean Sweet Jar

For Teachers K - 12th
Students design their own jelly bean sweet jar. They glue jelly beans on the lid in a decorative fashion. They decorate the jar as they wish and give the jar as a gift.
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African Ecology and Art

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Explore Samburu culture as students examine art work by many artists and compare and contrast their styles. They view Kenyan images and find Kenya on the map. Students identify conflict in the animal world and draw animals and record in...

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