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Neoclassical Influences
Students analyze neoclassical art. In this art history lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the art produced during the Enlightenment.
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Egg-citing Easter Art Activities
Easter art projects can be used to teach students about a variety of cultural art forms.
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Exploring Hydropower
In 2006, about 20 percent of the world's electricity was generated from hydroelectric power. In the presentation, scholars review the water cycle and gravitational energy to begin to understand how humans harness the power of water. They...
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What Do You Know About Horses?
A 10-question online quiz tests scholars' knowledge about horses: all answers come with an informative explanation.
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The Story of English
Explore the history and scope of the English language with this presentation. With discussion points on the roots of English, its various forms around the world, and its status as a global language, this slide show would be a good...
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The Life and Lines of Robinson Jeffers
Robinson Jeffers had various twists and turns in his life that make for a great quiz! Fairly long questions are complex and detailed. Contains a lot of biographical information and a little bit of information about his poems.
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Solar System Vocabulary
In this solar system vocabulary skills worksheet, students match the 13 solar system-related names and terms in the word bank to the appropriate definitions.
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Solar System Crossword
In this solar system crossword puzzle worksheet, learners use the 13 clues and the terms in the word bank to help them correctly complete the word puzzle.
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Solar System Challenge
In this solar system activity, students complete 13 multiple-choice questions to demonstrate their knowledge of the solar system.
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Humor, Philosophy, and Religion
Philosophy and religion are the topics of this presentation, though humor is what ties them together. Providing many examples of humor in different religions (Evangelism, Buddhism, Mormonism) and from different philosophers (Plato,...
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Wrestling
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a one paragraph text about wrestling. Students answer one multiple choice question.
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Mosaic Masks
Pupils discover the history of mosaics through teacher-lead lectures and discussions. Individuals spend 3-4 weeks creatively constructing mosaic masks using step-by-step design instructions.
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Christmas Symbols Vocabulary
In this Christmas learning exercise, students read 10 words in a word bank that pertain to Christmas symbols. Students match each word to its definition.
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"Medieval Travels, The Mongols and the Silk Road Across Asia"
Eleventh graders are able to take information obtained from the various readings of primary and secondary sources and classroom discussions directed by the instructor and relate it to the student's curretn real life experiences. They...
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Mardi Gras
Students explain why carnivals and Mardi Gras became a famous celebration. They reproduce some of the traditions and customs related to Mardi Gras. They write a persuasive paper on why or why not we should continue to celebrate Mardi Gras.
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Myth Connections
Ninth graders present tales and myths in the oral tradition. They discuss the African method of telling a story where each member of the group tells a part of the story. They make up a composite hero and write a story that describes...
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What's Right and Wrong? Moral Messages in Art
Young scholars explore the Steen and Mount paintings and their presentation of moral issues. They discuss ethical debates in society today and write a short position paper on an issue raised by the paintings or in the discussion. They...
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Mosaics of Cyprus
Learners create digital mosaics. In this visual arts lesson, students discover the attributes and history of mosaics in a teacher-led discussion. Learners use an educational program to make their own digital mosaics.
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Sundials
Students investigate the different types of sundials and their history. In this shadows and time of day lesson students build their own sundials.
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American Federal
Students review and apply architectural history and identify selected architectural features and styles of the Americal Federal time period. They write down the information on their outline from a PPT presentation included with lesson. ...
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Football
In this history of football learning exercise, learners read a passage about the history of football and then answer six reading comprehension questions over the passage and three discussion questions.
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The John Travolta Syndrome
Students examine the influence of music and film on contemporary fashion. In this popular culture instructional activity, students research select films featuring John Travolta. Students research selected time periods in American history...
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The Basilica of the Assumption-A Symbol of Freedom
Fourth graders explore the importance of the Basilica of Assumption and the development of the Catholic Church in Maryland. In this social studies lesson, 4th graders discuss the Basilica of the Assumption and the Catholic Church.
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Intellectual/Social/Cultural Movements: 1870s - 1914 (5)
In this online interactive American history activity, students answer 12 matching questions regarding late 1870's-1914 America. Students may submit their answers to be scored.