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Paper Masks/Heads

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the processes and beliefs used by different cultures to create works of art. Using the internet, they research the types of arts used by cultures that have been transmitted to future generations. They use recycled...
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A Little Kandinsky For All

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create abstract compositions based on the later works of Wassily Kandinsky using the primary colors in this early elementary Art lesson. The lesson emphasizes the use of color, lines, and shapes to create the abstract works of...
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Butterfly Baggies

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars create Butterflies out of sandwich baggies in this interesting Art lesson for the early-elementary classroom. The lesson can be connected to a science lesson about butterflies, can be used with other Butterfly art lessons...
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Turkey Color Page

For Teachers Pre-K
Students work on an art project. In this following directions lesson, students must listen carefully and follow the teacher's instructions in order to make a picture of a turkey.
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Teaching in a Time of Crisis

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners react to the current financial crisis. In this community building lesson, students are given the opportunity to voice their thoughts and feelings on the current financial crisis in the safety of a classroom meeting.
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Monoprinting with Foil

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create a monoprint. In this printmaking lesson, students use tempura paint on a piece of foil to create a picture. Then, students place a piece of paper against the wet paint and press to make a print of the image.
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Botticelli

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students practice their studying methods by playing a team game in class.  For this research lesson, students participate in a game of Botticelli using their textbooks to find answers in this quiz activity.  Students compete...
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Spelling Word Flashcards

For Teachers 1st
First graders draw pictures of spelling words. In this spelling lesson, 1st graders create flashcards by drawing a picture of each of the spelling words on one side and writing the actual word on the other side.
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Pitchy Patch Puppet

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars make a puppet. They use magazines, construction paper and a dowel rod to construct the puppet. This activity is part of a Caribbean Unit. A link for additional art lessons is included on this website.
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Confetti Eggs

For Teachers K - 6th
Young scholars create confetti-filled eggs in this easter, or spring, Art lesson plan for the elementary school classroom. The lesson plan includes resource links and a game idea involving the created confetti eggs to celebrate any...
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Masks

For Teachers K - 8th
Students create Masks using heavy paper or bristol board, pencils, scissors, glue, and various decorative materials in this Art lesson for the elementary and middle level classroom. This project can be adapted to fit any time frame...
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Puzzle Prints

For Teachers K - 5th
Students explore the basic techniques of printmaking in this introductory lesson for the elementary Art classroom. Included with this lesson are ideas for successful implementation and step-by-step directions for the teacher with no...
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Farm Pictures

For Teachers K
Students paint farm animals. In this farm animal lesson, students paint pictures of farm animals during one thirty minute session. They cut out and glue the pictures on a picture of a farm which they also painted in the second session.
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Weaving Project

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice artistic weaving. In this Colonial arts lesson plan, students weave pieces using lint from their home dryers. Students replicate the weaving process early Americans used. Students are also challenged to weave using the...
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Answering Literal Comprehension Questions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Practice using the Turn the Question Around (TQA) method to answer reading comprehension questions based on short narrative paragraphs. Instructions and materials are included for direct, guided, and independent instruction. Responses...
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Pourquoi Tales

For Teachers 5th
Lead a web search for information on writers and discuss the craft of purposeful writing as a class. Your students investigate "pourquoi tales" which are "why" stories. and then write their own examples of pourquoi stories to share in a...
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Mental Health 3: Mental Health Through Literature

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the impact and portrayal of mental illness in literature. They develop thier ideas about mental health through the arts in this the third lesson on mental health.
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Clay Pot Winter Friends

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students create ice blue, clay pot winter friends using clay pots, ice blue paints, markers, felt, and fabric in this Art lesson for the winter time. The lesson would be ideal for the early elementary classroom during the winter months.
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Log Cabin

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create log cabins out of strips of construction paper in this Art lesson plan for the early-elementary classroom. Emphasis is placed on the study of how people live today versus in the distant past. A resource link is included...
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Investigating Impressionism

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students explore Impressionism and artists like Monet and Renoir. In this Impressionism instructional activity, students visit an Impressionism website and discuss the themes used in the art. Students select an Impressionist artist and...
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Creating Animal Prints

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students investigate the habits of animals by studying their prints.  In this animal life lesson, students investigate the different types of tracks left from animals by researching the Internet.  Students utilize clay or...
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Penguins, Penguins, Penguins

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students create "juice bottle penguins" using paper mache, water-based paints, water, and recycled juice bottles. This activity is intended for early-elementary students and is great as a post-activity for a activity or unit on Penguins...
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Unscramble the Letters

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners develop their spelling skills. In this language arts lesson, students unscramble words and write sentences to accompany each of them.
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The Ladners: Researching Local Pioneers

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners research local Canadian explorers and write a report on them. For this research lesson plan, students look at local heritage and relationships that came out of those explorers.

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