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The Art of Me

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students study about symbols and reflect on the important things in their lives. They choose symbols to represent some of the things that are most important to them and follow directions to create their works of art.
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What's Your Symbol?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate how colors, objects and geometric shapes have been used symbolically in art during specific time periods. They use this information to create symbolic artwork and write a descriptive/informational piece...
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ART- LANGUAGE OF SYMBOLS

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discuss how color construct meaning in art. They will demonstrate a technical knowledge and creative use of formal elements and principals of design. Students then discuss the way their selection of color contributed to their work.
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American Deaf Culture: Deaf Art

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the culture and art of the Deaf Community. They discover the history of the Deaf Community using art and their values. They compare and contrast different pieces of art.
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Paper Quilling: A Colonial Art

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students discover the art of paper quilling and rolled paper. As a class, they identify patterns and forms found in nature. They create their own piece of quilled art and view their classmates creations as well.
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The Pledge of Allegiance

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars explore U.S. history by identifying American symbolism. In this American Flag instructional activity, students read the poem "The Flag" by M. Hubbard and define the symbolism of the colors and stripes within the U.S. flag....
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Mandala Art

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate art elements such as color schemes and proportion by creating their own personal Mandala Circle on paper or canvas. This also allows students to investigate mathematical concepts such as tesselations or social...
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Art of the Inca

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine the early civilizations of Central and South America. After examining hand-crafted objects, they discuss the craftsmanship of the Inca and how they used geometric shapes and symbols in their art. They draft a design...
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Linking Civilizations and Personal Heritage Through Multimedia and Art

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore images, symbols, and the relationship they establish with their own personal heritage. They discuss Aztec, Inca, and Maya civilizations. Students interview their family about their own personal heritage. Additional cross...
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Les Mis'rables

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students read, understand, and enjoy Les Miserables. They improve their skills in literary analysis, writing, and listening. Through the study of biblical and historical allusions, symbols, metaphors, and other figurative language, they...
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian: Quotes Quiz

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive symbols quiz worksheet, students respond to 5 multiple choice questions about quotations from The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. Students may check their answers on this timed quiz.
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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Quotes Quiz

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive symbols quiz instructional activity, students respond to 5 multiple choice questions about quotes from Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Students may check their answers on this timed quiz.
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Quotes Quiz

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive symbols quiz worksheet, students respond to 5 multiple choice questions about quotes from Doyle's The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Students may check their answers on this timed quiz.
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Quotes (What was Said) Quiz

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive symbols quiz instructional activity, students respond to 5 multiple choice questions about quotes from Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Students may check their answers on this timed quiz.
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Themes (For the Most Part) Quiz

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive symbols quiz activity, high schoolers respond to 5 multiple choice questions about themes from Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Students may check their answers on this timed quiz.
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"Eggs-hibit" Students' Egg-Carton Art

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students follow instructions and exercise creativity as they take an old egg carton and a few other easy-to-find art supplies and create "eggs-quisite" art! In addition, they recycle an every day egg carton into art.
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Go Fish! Fish or other Sea Creature from Recycled Materials

For Teachers K - 4th
Students create a unique, 3-d sculpture of a fish out of recycled materials. They brainstorm, what a fish looks like. Students research what fish look like. Also, students make sketches of their fish. Students write a reflection of...
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Expressions of Identity: the Bond Between Culture And Art

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the relationship between culture and art. The create a poster that reflects the culture of their class, school, or community and identify the major cultural influences that led to the development of the unique Latino...
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The Art of the Byzantine Empire

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders describe, analyze, and evaluate the history of the Byzantine Empire and Russia from about 300 to 1000 A.D. They emphasis the preservation of Greek and Roman traditions. Students analyze the Byzantine art and architecture.
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Go Fish! Fish or other Sea Creature from Recycled Materials

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students brainstorm what a fish looks like determining the parts from schema and research. They create a unique and interesting 3-d sculpture of fish or underwater creature mostly from recycled materials, then examine the aesthetics of...
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Patriotism Reflected in Art and Literature (part A)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore pre-World War II Japanese art. In this patriotism lesson, students analyze Eternal Fuji and Red Sun by Yokoyama Taikan. Students discuss the techniques used to create the painting as well as the symbolism behind it....
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Creating Adinkra Symbols

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discover examples of adinkra cloth. They explain the history of the symbols themselves. They create a larger pattern using geometric symbols. They discover how the symbols can be used to communicate with one another.
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Iconography: Art and Literature

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students discover the main subjects and objects of Buddhist art and how symbolism in the Arts can enhance the artistic elements. The instructional activity concludes with the creation of student works using iconography.
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Shaping Ideas: Symbolism in Sculpture

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils participate in a class critique of the symbolic sculptures they created. They critique the work of their peers by responding to questions about the symbolic content and applying criteria for sculpture.

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