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Politics and Religion in 17th Century Dutch Art

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine different pieces of Dutch Art. They identify its social and political meanings by using cultural and historical information. They examine maps of the time period as well.
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Sam Samurai

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars study the history and culture of 17th century Japan by examining samurai. They review the format of haiku poetry and examine renga poetry. They examine Kamishibai, the Japanese storytelling form and apply it five facts...
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Putting a Spin on Current Events

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discover propaganda.  In this Greek mythology lesson, students discuss meanings of ancient art work with their class.  Middle schoolers investigate the dishonesty behind propaganda.  
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Valentine's Day Crossword Challenge

For Students 5th - 6th
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the 20 clues that relate to Valentine's Day. Students then use the clues to complete the crossword puzzle.