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Curated OER

Earth's Recyclers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work together in groups to report on different topics related to decomposition. They answer questions and share their answers with the class. They discuss any topic that is unclear.
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Curated OER

Putting Together History Puzzle Pieces

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students attempt to put puzzle pieces together with no prior knowledge. This activity shows students at the beginning of the year that history is like a puzzle, there are often missing pieces, and many ways the pieces can turn to look...
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Albright-Knox Art Gallery

Albright Knox Art Gallery: Shape and Line Remix

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Sol LeWitt used ideas as his artwork, a method of artmaking that has become known as Conceptual art. From each idea, many drawings, prints, or sculptures could be created. Students will use simple geometric shapes as creative starting...
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Sol Le Witt's Concepts and Structures

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will consider the term "conceptual art" and the role of math in producing this art. They will first create a conceptual art piece by following a set of Sol LeWitt's instructions. Then, they will design two conceptual art plans...
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Other

Curriki: "Beautiful Art" Cultural Diffusion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan is designed to give young scholars a conceptual understanding of cultural diffusion and the notion that ideas change people and people change ideas. It involves a teacher demonstration, student role-play, and an activity...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Idea Challenge

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, learners will create 10-20 mini works of art based on a given theme that are unique in concept and media. Students brainstorm ideas using an online tool, conceptualize their ideas, and create their pieces. The three best...