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Messages in Art Work
Observe images and discuss what messages they convey. In this critical thinking lesson plan, students determine whether works of art are trying to persuade their audience. They also consider the media and how they communicate messages to...
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Sculpting a Message: From the Counter-Reformation to the Present Day
Students discuss persuasive messages in art. In this art history lesson, students research 17th- century European sculptures to find the messages given. They create their own sculptures and write press releases to explain their art.
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Claycrete Calaveras - Dia de los Muertos
Students create skeletons to celebrate the Day of the Dead. In this visual arts activity, students explore the importance of the Day of the Dead celebrations in the Mexican culture. They create skeletons and decorate them with paint,...
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Lesson Plan for St. Catherine
Students analyze the art of St. Catherine and Gothic Art. In this art analysis lesson, students read the biography of St. Catherine and read about the carving of the statue. Students complete a related statue art activity and carve their...
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European Tour: History and Tradition: Sistine Chapel
Students explore the Sistine Chapel. In this visual arts lesson, students take a virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel. Students examine the scenes depicted on the chapel's ceiling and share their impressions of the artistic stories.
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St. Patrick Word Search
In this holiday worksheet, learners learn the origin of St. Patrick's Day by reading a paragraph about its history. Students complete a 20 example word search puzzle. Note: There are some religious references in the paragraph and the...
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Halloween: a Haunted History Scavenger Hunt
In this Halloween worksheet, students explore the Internet to access one specific website to find the answers to five fill in the blank questions regarding the history of Halloween.
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How Prophet-able Are You? Ancient Advocates for Change
Students read and analyze classical literature of the ancient Hebrew prophets dealing with societal injustices. They identify present-day prophets, and write an essay about how the common good would be affected if people listened to the...
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Social Studies: St. Patrick - Symbol of Irishness
Students examine the history of St. Patrick's Day by creating characters and dialog reflecting Irish culture. A major part of the lesson is the construction of a float for a St. Patrick's Day parade. Also, students research and answer...
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Radial Design Mandala
Students design original radial art designs.In this radial design lesson, students use compasses and a nature inspired idea to create radial art. Students understand the use of symmetry, balance and design shapes in continual patterns....
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St. Patrick's Day: pictures
In this St. Patrick's Day worksheet, students match words with pictures representing the day, watch a video, and fill in the blanks to sentences. Students complete 12 matches and 18 sentences.
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The Reformation in England
In this world history worksheet set, students read two pages of information about the Reformation in England and Martin Luther. They read about the stages of the break from Rome. There are no questions associated with the page.
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Day of the Dead
Students explore Day of the Dead, also called "Dia de los Muertos," which is a holiday (or festival) celebrated in Mexico, Ecuador, Guatemala, and other areas in Central and South America populated with the Latino ethnic background.
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Scenes of Reverence: The Virgin of Guadalupe
Students learn the history of Christianity in New Spain. They learn the story and significance of the Virgin of Guadalupe. They compare and contrast images of the Virgin and religious art to European counterparts.
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St. Michael, Prince of the Celestial Armies
Students describe this work of art as reflecting the beliefs of Mexicans in the viceregal period. They create their own sculptures in a lightweight material that shows themselves in an active pose.
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Prepositions of Place and Time
In this prepositions of place and time learning exercise, students choose the best preposition to complete the sentence. In some sentences, no preposition is needed.
Catholic Online
Catholic Online: St. Barnabas
This site covers St. Barnabas in great detail according to the Catholic Church.
Catholic Online
Catholic Online: St. John the Apostle
This site covers St. John the Apostle according to the Catholic Church.
Global Catholic Network
Global Catholic Network: St. Catherine of Sienna, Virgin
This biography of St. Catherine of Sienna (1347-1380 CE) closes with a commentary on the differences between saints and ordinary people.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Catherine of Siena
This biography of Catherine of Sienna (1347-1380 CE) includes links to information about many significant people or terms. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia," is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context...
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Franciscan Media: American Catholic: Catholic News Magazine Books Videos
Catholic website containing news articles, daily meditations, and Catholic life information as well as various resources for purchase. Also hosts the online editions of the magazines St. Anthony Messenger and Catholic Update.
CNN
Cnn: Mother Teresa Declared a Saint Before Huge Crowds in the Vatican
On September 4, 2016, Blessed Mother Teresa of the Sisters of Charity was canonized Saint Teresa of Calcutta. Understand the criteria and process involved in being canonized by the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. [2:11]
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Gospel of Matthew
This is a scholarly explanation of the origin and content of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Caedmon
Here is detailed information on Caedmon, author of biblical poems. The information is mostly taken from what Bede wrote about him, telling of his life, his poetry, and the scholarly debate about his works. Please note that "The Catholic...