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"A Sound of Thunder" Vocabulary in Context

For Students 8th - 10th
Ray Bradbury does it again, providing a story full of symbolism and interest. After your class reads "A Sound of Thunder" and studies the difficult vocabulary, quiz them with this sheet. Example words include aurora, expendable, and...
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New Visions of the World

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore the art of Kazimir Malevich and Piet Mondrian as an analysis of abstract painting. In this abstract painting lesson, students explore the painting style of the two artists. Students analyze the use of shape, line,...
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Hoosier Artists

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Young scholars examine the paintings of various Indiana artists. Using the internet, they relate the landscapes shown to the history of the state and how it affected Native Americans. Using the information they gathered, they write story...
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Matisse Face Masterpiece

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students examine the painting Purple Robe and Woman with Hat by Matisse. They explore how he used bold strokes of color in the face of the woman. Students paint their partners' faces using the same techniques that were used by Matisse.
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Mixed Media Weaving

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers will demonstrate the ability to create the illusion of space by overlapping shapes.They will recognize the differences between art materials, techniques, and processes. Students will demonstrate the influence of personal...
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The Story Behind the Horse

For Teachers K - 4th
Students view and interpret Dan Howard's artwork entitled, Soliloquium:IV. They write a story of what they think is behind the painting and then paint their own soliloquy.
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Brian Murphy ¿¿¿ Sleeping Self-Portrait¿¿¿

For Teachers K
Students examine and discuss the painting, "Sleeping Self-Portrait," by Brian Murphy. They answer discussion questions, mix various paint colors, and create a self-portrait using the primary colors and white.
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Paradox Worlds

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students view and analyze "Still Life," by Cornelis de Heem. They answer discussion questions about the painting, write similes, discuss symbolism, create a still life sketch, and create a paint box poem.
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Color and Environment

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Pupils compare two abstract paintings of Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman and examine their artistic process. In this abstract art lesson, students consider the choices artists make using color, shape, composition, proportion, style, and...
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Exhibition: Nathan Oliveira

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the life and works of Nathan Oliveira. In groups, they discuss his influences on the type of art he made and how his emotions are reflected in his artwork. They also note the characteristics of each section of the...
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What Makes You Scream?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study Edvard Munch's painting "The Scream." They produce their own scream using directional lines as Munch did. Line was used by Munch in a variety of directions(horizontal, vertical and diagonal.
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Spicy, Hot Colors

For Teachers K - 1st
Students demonstrate an understanding of colors. In this visual arts activity, students read the text Hot, Spicy Colors and name their favorite colors. Students complete a bar graph to show the data. Students discuss how each color can...
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Polykleitan God or Athlete

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students analyze the Polykleitan God depicted in art and create their own ideal form of sculpture. In this sculpture and art lesson, students read about Greek art of the human form. Students analyze the art of Polykleitos and then create...
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Paving the Road to the Constitution

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders argue for or against the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. In this U.S. government instructional activity, 8th graders complete four activities that encourage them to examine the strengths and weaknesses of the...
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A Monster's World

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students will use texture to create imaginary monsters and learn about the African American inventor Jan Earnst Matzeliger.
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Snow Globes

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create snow globes out of recycled coffee jars and other items.
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Near and Far Snow People

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students study perspective drawing. They create depth on a flat surface by using size and placement and define horizontal line. They investigate the basic techniques of using watercolors.
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Understanding Freedom: Catching "The Spirit of '76"

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders complete activities about colonial history through an examination of art from the American Revolution period. In this history and art lesson, 6th graders define an iconic image, sing the song 'Yankee Doodle,' and analyze...
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The Rise of Silas Lapham by William Dean Howells

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension learning exercise, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions based on The Rise of Silas Lapham. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Conjunctions

For Teachers 10th - 11th
In this grammar worksheet, students complete 14 sentences by adding the appropriate conjunctions. For example, "I can help you (blank) I finish my homework."
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Printmaking for Grades 6-8

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a relief print. The chosen image for this print be a setting from a novel that played an important role in the plot of the story. They conclude this lesson by writing a literature response about their setting.
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LUIZ JIMENEZ AND DRAWING

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners view and discuss the work of Luis Jimenez and then complete several gesture drawings using a variety of media.
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Peking Opera Mask

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students design and create their own masks using the symbolism evident in Peking opera masks.
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Miriam Schapiro Action Figures Collage

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students create a background with a marbling technique. They plan and create a figure from assorted papers, mixing solids and patterns. Students glue the figure to the background, and embellish negative space with glitter.