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Centennial: Symbols of Utah

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine how symbols bring to mind facts, feelings, emotions, and events. They design a new, contemporary flag to promote the state of Utah.
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Coping with Job Loss

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students discuss the different stages of job loss. In this communication instructional activity, students brainstorm ways to cope with this situation. They share their ideas in class.
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What We Read About

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine current events and create an artistic image that portrays the feelings brought forth by these readings.
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The Window

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students read a story entitled, "The Window," and discover how some cultures are rejected by others. Students write a letter expressing feelings of rejection and keep a journal of significant events in the story. Using a graphic...
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One Survivor Remembers: Twenty Pounds

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students gain an understanding of the plight of the Jews during the Holocaust. They explain the dangers of hate and extremism.
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Curated OER

Ani-mania

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners view and discuss Robert Harris' farm landscapes and create their own mural out of wood. In groups, they discuss various issues affecting pets throughout the world and create a way to protest or celebrate the issue. They try to...
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Curated OER

Joining Together to Fight Gun Violence

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students engage in meaningful dialogues on the issue of gun violence and to explore avenues that could lead to changes in our society.
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Curated OER

Territorial Expansion

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders brainstorm a list of characteristics of adolescence. They use selected websites and draw a parallel between the characteristics of adolescence and the characterisitcs of Romanticism, as seen in visual art and literature.
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Special Education Students in the Mainstream Classroom

For Teachers 1st - 6th
How to prepare your mainstream students for a special education student in their classroom.
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THE PEN VS. THE SWORD: LYRICAL RESPONSES TO A NATION AT WAR

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners brainstorm lists of songs that were written in response to American wars; consider the patterns in the lists they create.
Interactive
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Michelangelo Buonarroti

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer questions about the accomplishments of Michelangelo Buonarroti. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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Stand Up!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover how to stop bullies. In this community building lesson, students play a game called Fear Factor that requires them to role play scenarios that require them to stand up for one another against bullies.
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Sing a Tale

For Teachers 7th - 12th
This activity allows students to explore the elements of traditional folktales in folk music.
Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pre K 12 Resources for New School Routines: Sharing Your Creativity, Part 2: Pre K and K

For Students Pre-K - K
These weekly activities are cross-curricular but emphasize Social-Emotional Learning, Math and Literacy development. This week (December 21st), we're learning how developing new artistic ideas helps us to express our thoughts and feelings.
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New York University

Collected Visions

For Students 9th - 10th
Photos from our past connect us to certain thoughts, feelings, and stories. Share your story on this growing collection of personal family snapshots and essay or read those of others.
PPT
TES Global

Tes: Emotions

For Students 1st - 6th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This PowerPoint presentation contains art pieces that deal with different emotions. Students will analyze the art pieces and the associated emotions.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pre K 12 Resources for New School Routines: Art Bingo: Pre K and K

For Students Pre-K - K
These weekly activities are cross-curricular but emphasize Social-Emotional Learning, Math, and Literacy development. This week we learn that art communicates ideas and feelings.
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Whitney Museum of American Art: Georgia O'keefe: Abstraction

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a full-featured analysis of an abstract work by Georgia O'Keeffe that communicates many key elements of her art, such as her use of color, the inspiration she found in nature, and her approach to abstraction. Includes insightful...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Arts and Craft

For Students Pre-K - K
Join Daniel Tiger and his friends in this collection of fun, printable activities! From creating puppets and Kindness Loops (just like in the show!) to making thoughtful cards for friends, these worksheets will encourage your child's...
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Other

Abc: Exploring Media and Materials

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A great lesson idea to set up stations in your classroom and let students experiment with art media. Let them discover on their own new ways of working with materials and how each medium could be used to evoke something from the viewer....
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Art Smart

For Teachers K - 1st
Students will learn about the symbolic meanings associated with various colors. Then students will design a piece of art with colors that are reflective of their personal emotions.
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Arizona State University

Arts Work: Communicating Feelings Through Shape & Color

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A lesson plan to help students understand the use of symbols and images to express their feelings through their artwork. A great lesson plan to boost students' self esteem. Has a link to a site with examples of Kandinsky's work.
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Arizona State University

Arts Work: Communicating Feelings Through Shape & Color

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A lesson plan to help students understand the use of symbols and images to express their feelings through their artwork. A great lesson plan to boost students' self esteem. Has a link to a site with examples of Kandinsky's work.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Colorful and Musical Feelings

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
In this lesson, students will communicate their emotions through drama, art, and poetry. Mouse Paint, by Ellen Stohl Walsh, Hailstones and Halibut Bones, by Mary O'Neill, and Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" will be used during this engaging...