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Raven Mask
Students explore the artistic expressions of the Northwest Native American Indians and using traditional palette of colors, create a personal interpretation of the traditional raven mask.
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Tackling Taxonomy
Students study physical characteristics of separate phyla and place them into similar groups. This lesson is part of a multi-segmented unit on the diversity of life. students develop a classification system by grouping animals into...
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Creating Narrative Artwork
Students observe the Paneled Room (West Door) of the the Speed Art Museum gallery of the Kentucky Virtual Art Museum. They make "antique" panels for the classroom door and describe their work using art terminology.
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Radial Design Mandala
Students design original radial art designs.In this radial design instructional activity, students use compasses and a nature inspired idea to create radial art. Students understand the use of symmetry, balance and design shapes in...
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Crystals: Geometry and Groups
Learners discuss the importance of examining crystals and experiment growing them. In groups, they complete a project in which they use groups in geometry just like crystallographers. They practice solving the groups and proofs and...
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Introduction to Unit V-Transformations
Students investigate transformations. In this Algebra I/Geometry lesson, students explore reflections, translations, rotations and dilations. The lesson includes examples of transformations in art, architecture, and...
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Quadratic Equations
In this quadratic equations activity, students answer 15 questions about quadratic equations. Students complete the square, use the quadratic formula, write equations in vertex form, and solve quadratic equations by factoring.
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Experimentation with Teratogens on Zebrafish
Students compare mitosis and meiosis with regard to chromosome number in parent cells versus daughter cells, types of cells produced, total number of cells produced, and the number of divisions. In groups, identify and differentiate the...
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Biology Trivia
In this biology trivia activity, students write short answers to 101 questions about animal classification, human anatomy, animal facts, and attributes of organisms.
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Multicultural Math Project
Sixth graders examine where mathematics came from. In this Math History lesson, 6th graders complete various activities to understand mathematical reasoning. Students complete critical thinking questions.
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Spiders' Wheel
Students engage in a lesson plan which reinforces the concepts of clockwise and anti-clockwise rotation, while developing an understanding that angles are measured in degrees. They utilize a mathematics educational program to gain practice.
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Artists, Architects, and Architecture
Students are introduced to the concept of architecture and how it has changed over time. In groups, they discuss how the places people have built reflects their values and needs. They use the internet to research the history of...
Asian Art Museum
Create Your Own Samurai (Breastplate) Armor
Your class is going to love this activity. They get out their rulers, cardboard, and paints as they make Samurai breastplates. The simple art lesson lends itself to many different subjects such as, math/measurement, world history, and...
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The Square Counting Shortcut
An excellent instructional activity that encourages students to discover how complex figures can be broken into simpler shapes when measuring area. Working with block letters, learners are given the freedom to develop their own...
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 4, Lesson 22: Authentic Design
Learners explore the complexity of handmade quilts and their designs by looking a real life samples.
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Ge-Oh Boy, Oh Boy
Students listen to the book, Sam Johnson and the Blue Ribbon Quilt and discuss the art of quilting. They examine various symmetrical sewing designs, and identify reflection pieces, slides, and flips.
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Flying Geese
Students examine the Flying Geese quilt pattern, and discuss and identify the pattern. They write a paragraph titled, My Quilt Report, summarizing the information discussed about the quilt patterns.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 7, Lesson 37: Summarizing for the Summative
Students listen for specific information during summary presentations. They practice giving feedback on given topic according to a set of standards. The speaker reports to the rest of class from a report and listeners determine if...
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African Ceremonial Masks
Fourth graders examine and discuss the purposes and traditions of African ceremonial masks. They design and create African ceremonial masks using various materials.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Patterns in Nature
In this video segment [3:25] from Cyberchase, a plant expert shows Bianca the patterns and symmetry found in nature.
Mathigon
Mathigon: Geometry: Symmetry in Physics
This lesson focuses on symmetry in physics. The laws of nature are the name given collectively to the physical rules (usually expressed as mathematical equations) that try to explain everything we observe in the universe.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Symmetry in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
In this lesson plan, young scholars will consider Symmetry in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab. This lesson plan explores symmetry in the structure and themes...
Mathigon
Mathigon: Geometry: Transformation and Symmetry: Introduction
This lesson is an introduction to transformation and symmetry by showing examples in nature and in buildings.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Saxon Activity Center Real World Investigation: Symmetry Around Us [Pdf]
Use this internet lesson to explore different types of symmetry in nature. Learners examine line symmetry, rotational symmetry, and bilateral symmetry. An integrated math, language art, and art lesson. Acrobat Reader required.