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Mosaics

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discuss and identify shapes, spaces, colors, patterns, or tesserae in mosaics and compare them to cultural symbols of the Roman Empire. They design and create mosaics using paper.
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Bean Mosaics

For Teachers K - 6th
Students explore mosaic techniques.
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Lesson Plan
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Bus Stop Mosaic

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars explore teamwork and communication. For this art lesson, learners work together to create a mosaic at a bus stop.
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Worksheet
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Chapter 8 Key Terms

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this science worksheet, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to the environment and earth science. There are 27 words located in the puzzle.
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Lesson Plan
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Patchwork of the Planet

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners are taught how satellite images can be joined to make a picture mosaic. They use actual satellite images to make satellite mosaics regions of the United States. Students use a camera to photograph portions of a globe in the...
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Poems in Sections: The Mosaic Format

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Learners explore poetry. They examine metaphors. Students discuss and write examples of "figurative" and "literal" language. They read mosaic poetry. Learners write a poem in mosaic format.
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Lesson Plan
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Clay Tiles: Family Mosaics

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders design and create a clay tile to represent their families. They research and discuss similarities and differences among families of different cultures, create a tile to represent their own and then compile the tiles in a...
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Mosaics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Studnets study mosaics, including the historical background of the art form. They study the cultures that have used mosaics in their art work, and then they construct their own mosaics.
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Unit Plan
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Rome Comes to Third Grade

For Teachers 3rd
Students explore the world of Ancient Rome in this thirteen lessons unit. the rise and fall of the Roman Empire is probed. The ideals that inspired the people's sense of purpose are developed in these lessons.
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Lesson Plan
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Tiles Or Repeated Pattern on the Computer

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create a square design on the computer and repeat the square several times to create a pattern.
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Lesson Plan
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Celestial Reflections: See Yourself in the Sky!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create a mirror/mirror frame using glass mosaic tiles, grout, and various other mosaic supplies.
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Lesson Plan
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Tree in Spring

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students use examples of Joseph Raffael's art of nature to create an all-school mosaic of a tree in spring using clay.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cultural Lit. 26: Anasazi Pueblo: 1050 to 1300 A.D.

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study Anasazi Culture through direct instruction and cooperative groups.
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Handout
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Louis C. Tiffany

For Students 9th - 10th
Louis C. Tiffany created fabulous mosaics, stained-glass windows, Favrile glass, lamps, enamels, ceramics, jewelry, metalwork, drawings and paintings. This site provides details on his life and work with wonderful images to explore.
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Tech4Learning

Pics4 Learning: Images for Education: Mosaic

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Dozens of photos of mosaics from around the world add to this useful reference. Browse through the examples, then click to enlarge.
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Website
Other

The Joy of Shards: Mosaics Resource

For Students 9th - 10th
Whether you want to create a mosaic or see mosaics around the world this is the place for you.
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Website
J. Paul Getty Trust

J. Paul Getty Museum: Conserving Mosaics of Roman Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
View a selection of mosaics from the national museums of Tunisia of Roman mosaics.
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BBC

Bbc: History? A Collection of Roman Mosaics

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of pictures of Roman mosaics taken from Roman ruins and sites in England. If you click on "Find Out More," you will get a print bibliography. Archived.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Byzantium: Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
This timeline is highlighted with images of objects from the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Website
Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago: Section of a Floor Mosaic (In Spanish)

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine an example of a Roman floor mosaic from the fifth century A.D. and view two accompanying video clips. One explains the Roman fascination with wild and exotic animals, such as the giraffe depicted in the mosaic; the other explains...
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Curated OER

Roman Villa and Mosaics

For Students 9th - 10th
Three pages of photos of an early Roman villa with decorative floor, wall, and bath mosaics.
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Lesson Plan
California State University

Bean and Seed Mosaic

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson plan offers an alternative to generic torn/cut paper mosaics by using beans and seeds. Introduce Mexican culture and have your students practice the elements of line, shape, and color.
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Rudiments of Wisdom

Rudiments of Wisdom: Mosaic

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about mosaics in a unique way. All of the fun-fact information is drawn in a cartoon style.
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Activity
Other

Paper Mosaics

For Students 9th - 10th
A unique combination of origami paper folding and mathematical tessellations create these stunning works of art. Definitely not for the beginning paper folder to try! Site includes printable patterns.