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Mosaics
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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Bus Stop Mosaic
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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Chapter 8 Key Terms
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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Patchwork of the Planet
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
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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Clay Tiles: Family Mosaics
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
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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Rome Comes to Third Grade
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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Tiles Or Repeated Pattern on the Computer
Students create a square design on the computer and repeat the square several times to create a pattern.
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Celestial Reflections: See Yourself in the Sky!
Students create a mirror/mirror frame using glass mosaic tiles, grout, and various other mosaic supplies.
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Tree in Spring
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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Cultural Lit. 26: Anasazi Pueblo: 1050 to 1300 A.D.
Sixth graders study Anasazi Culture through direct instruction and cooperative groups.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Louis C. Tiffany
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.
Tech4Learning
Pics4 Learning: Images for Education: Mosaic
Dozens of photos of mosaics from around the world add to this useful reference. Browse through the examples, then click to enlarge.
Other
The Joy of Shards: Mosaics Resource
Whether you want to create a mosaic or see mosaics around the world this is the place for you.
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Conserving Mosaics of Roman Africa
View a selection of mosaics from the national museums of Tunisia of Roman mosaics.
BBC
Bbc: History? A Collection of Roman Mosaics
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.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Byzantium: Timeline
This timeline is highlighted with images of objects from the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago: Section of a Floor Mosaic (In Spanish)
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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Roman Villa and Mosaics
Three pages of photos of an early Roman villa with decorative floor, wall, and bath mosaics.
California State University
Bean and Seed Mosaic
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.
Rudiments of Wisdom
Rudiments of Wisdom: Mosaic
Learn about mosaics in a unique way. All of the fun-fact information is drawn in a cartoon style.
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Paper Mosaics
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.