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Legends of the Fifth

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discover the difference between myths, legends, and folk tales. They summarize legends. They work together to dramatize legends and then create their own legend using the writing process. Handouts and worksheets are included.
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Torn Paper Collage Portrait

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students watch demonstrations on how to create a collage out of different materials. Using town paper, they create their self-portrait and view art by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. To end the lesson plan, they discuss a career in...
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Sculptures for a Peaceful Planet

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a symbol that is a visual representation that will be used in a three dimensional sculpture. The sculpture can be envisioned into a larger work and requires students to learn about other materials that can be used for...
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Where Do We Come From? who Are We? Where Are We Going?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are responsible for producing works for, coordinating (with the teacher?s assistance) and mounting an exhibition to be presented at a parent-teacher open house. They examine literature by Henry David Thoreau and other writers....
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Digital Portfolios

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners determine how to use a digital camera, edit the photos using PhotoShop Elements, and how to make a PowerPoint presentation. They use the PowerPoint as a digital portfolio which is an archive of their work. Finally, they write a...
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Exploring the Sonnet

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students research English/Shakespearean and Italian/Petrarchan sonnet forms. They write an original sonnet on their preferred form (English or Italian), write the poem on the wordprocessor and publish and post it on the net at the Sonnet...
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Creative Clay Houses

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students demonstrate knowledge of working with clay and design and make creative houses and other buildings out of clay.
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Early Explorers Project

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils choose an explorer from a given list, create an original song or poem based on the life of their explorer, make puppets to represent their explorer and then present their original piece to the class while students take notes on...
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Potter spells

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers decipher the meaning of Rowling's magical words by looking at their Latin origin and write their own spells. They test their knowledge of Harry Potter spells with a quiz. Also, students match Rowling's spells with...
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Monster Mash

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students brainstorm ideas for an original product with the same name, "Monster Mash" and find a unique way to market their invention. They create a prototype of the package in which their product could be sold and focus on marketing...
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Making Up is Hard to Do

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the art of makeup. Students work in pairs to create a costume and make-up that will evoke a chosen literary character. They perform a short scene for the class, revealing the character's unique qualities.
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Stained Glass Critter

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students investigate the the origination of stained glass in the 12th century cathedrals. They practice writing their names in cursive symmetrically. Students also practice how to make a stained glass image.
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NGA Kids Inside Scoop Summer 2007

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students examine the art of Roy Lichtenstein. In this art lesson plan students study reworked images and adapted scenes from books made into movies.
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Nature’s Fury—Myths and Drama

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the elements of theatre. In this dramatic performances lesson, 5th graders discuss the structural elements of theatre and dramatize "The Origins of the Season," an explanation myth.
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Jean-Leon Gerome Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore works by French painter Jean-Leon Gerome. In this visual arts instructional activity, students investigate the use of perspective in Gerome's work and then make their own drawings that feature the use of perspective.
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Thanksgiving Turkey Napkin Holder

For Teachers 1st
Studens create turkey napkin holders. They discuss how Thanksgiving originated and why we celebrate this holiday. They create their napkin holders using craft sticks, glue guns, construction paper, feathers, and glitter.
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Gingerbread Baby v. Gingerbread Boy #7

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students compare and contrast the gingerbread baby in their story to the original gingerbread boy. They use a Venn diagram to easily see the similarities and differences.
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Ceramics: A Vessel into History

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students view ceramic vessels from different time periods and cultures, and discuss their meanings, functions, and original contexts.
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Round Robin Suspense

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students, in groups, write suspense stories. At the end of a timed period, they pass the story to the next student to continue it. At the last writing session, the papers are returned to the originators and they share the stories with...
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Gun Safety

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers gather data about guns, and examine the resulting treatment and death from bad decisions and guns. They author an original newspaper with information on "Gun Safety."
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Reading Word Recognition, Fluency, and Vocabulary

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders analyze words that derive meaning from Greek, Roman, and Norse myths. In this myth vocabulary lesson, 11th graders work in learning groups as visual learners, kinesthetic learners, and artistic learners to identify the...
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The American Revolution

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners study the American Revolution using Google Earth and United Streaming online resources. In this American Revolution lesson, students complete a KWL chart with information they know about the American Revolution. Learners then...
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Creating Multimedia Reviews with Glogster

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students use Glogster to create online reviews of books and films. In this online review lesson, students use the website to create an interactive poster that reviews a film or book. Students make comments and given feedback on each...
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Media Awareness: Helping a Product Cross the Finish Line

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students develop critical thinking skills to understand and create advertisements. In this journalism instructional activity, students analyze the elements necessary for effective advertisements and work in cooperative groups to...