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Lesson Plan
Children's Museum

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Fireworks of Glass: The Art of Dale Chihuly

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Explore the ancient process of glassblowing and the science behind the art. Students will create their own sculptures, plan installations, and study renowned artist Dale Chihuly.
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Website
Other

Chihuly: The Nature of Glass

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is the official site for glass artist Dale Chihuly. View breathtaking images of his work. See everything from videos, installations, drawings, and glassworks. Read Chihuly's biography here as well.
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Article
J. Paul Getty Trust

J. Paul Getty Museum: Glassmaking in Antiquity

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful illustrated article that describes various glass forms created over the years, from ancient times through the eleventh century A.D. Intriguing videos on ancient glassmaking techniques accompany the article, making this an...
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Alan Goldfarb

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Alan Goldfarb is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his various glassblowing techniques.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Joey Kirkpatrick

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Joey Kirkpatrick is described here along with information on her contributions to art through her work and teaching in glassblowing.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Flora C. Mace

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Flora C. Mace is described here along with information on her contributions to art through her glassblowing techniques, both as an instructor and an artist.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Lidded Container With Marbling / Unknown

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful illustrated article that describes various glass forms created over the years, from ancient times through the eleventh century A.D. Intriguing videos on ancient glassmaking techniques accompany the article, making this an...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Blue Splashware Cup / Unknown

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful illustrated article that describes various glass forms created over the years, from ancient times through the eleventh century A.D. Intriguing videos on ancient glassmaking techniques accompany the article, making this an...