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Kinder-Pictionary
Students create their own dictionary. In this spelling lesson, students make a dictionary with just words and pictures. They use these dictionaries when they are writing to remember how to spell words.
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Easy Bird Feeder
Learners create simple, painted, themed bird feeders out of everyday items, such as paper towel rolls and small paper plates
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The Hundred Penny Box
Students analyze the advantages of regular saving and how savings grow with compounding. After reading the story "The Hundred Penny Box", students define the terms "interest," "interest rate," and "compounding." Through several...
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The Mystery of the Shoe Box
Sixth graders do the work of historians. In this world history activity, 6th graders examine the artifacts and handouts in mystery boxes that their teachers prepare. Students collaborate to solve the mystery of their assigned boxes as...
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Fossil Facts and Finds- Using the Magic Bag
Students investigate fossils. In this geology lesson, students study various types of fossils in rocks and identify the characteristics of the fossil. Students write a research paper on their fossil.
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South Carolina Voices: Lessons from the Holocaust
Students examine the liberation of concentration camp survivors from two different points of view. In this Holocaust survivors lesson, students read and discuss personal accounts of liberation from the perspective of a concentration camp...
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Charm Bracelet
Pupils create their own bracelet. They select a chain that fits their wrist. Students then choose beads, rings, and charms they wish to place on their bracelet. Using jump rings, they attach their selected items and create a bracelet.
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Five Utah Indian Tribes
Fourth graders study the five Utah Indian Tribes being able to identify the tribes by name and location.
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Mummies: Tales from the Egyptian Crypts Part IV
Students choose one or two of the artifacts found in King Tutankhamen's tomb and describe and analyze the artifact. Explain what it tells us about Tutankhamen's life and about ancient Egyptian culture.
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Dimensional Delights Quilting & Scrapbooking
Students experience the art of basic quilting. They learn to blend a simple fabric screen base and add embellishments to create a personalized heirloom. Students use collections such as buttons, trims, photos and other craft supplies to...
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Journalism: Quoting Sources
Students examine the use of sources and their quotes in news writing. They determine the reasons specific persons are used as sources and why their opinions are relevant to the article. In groups, they identify sources in articles and...
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Ancient Egypt: Domestic Life: Bartering
In this ancient Egypt worksheet, students read about bartering in the marketplace. Students find the value of 4 items and draw the things you could barter them for.
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Catch as Catch Can
Students investigate insects. For this insect analysis lesson, students catch insects using nets they make. They identify the insects they catch and create a chart to show the numbers and varieties. This lesson includes a vocabulary list...
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Taino Indians of Puerto Rico
Students assess a pluralistic society. In this social studies lecture, students gain information about the Taino Indians of Puerto Rico. They listen to the information for use on future assignments. This activity includes resource links...
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Powerhouse Museum: Jewelry and Homeware Designers
The Powerhouse Museum Sydney, presents "Australian Jewelry and Housewares Designers" from the "Australian Designers at Work" exhibit. Here you can meet actual jewelry designers, learn about how they work, and see the results of their work.
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
Powerhouse Museum: Australian Designers at Work
The Powerhouse Museum of Sydney, Australia, hosts an online exhibit about Australian designers. Visitors can explore careers in design by following links to each of six profiles on designers representing distinct design professions.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Alma Eikerman
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Alma Eikerman is described here along with information on his contributions to art through jewelry design.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Albert Paley
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Albert Paley is described here along with information on his contributions to art through jewelry and jewelry design.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Marjorie Schick
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Marjorie Schick is described here along with information on her contributions to art through her jewelry and jewelry design.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Margret Craver
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Margret Craver is described here along with information on her contributions to art through jewelry design.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Robert Ebendorf
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Robert Ebendorf is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his jewelry design.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Richard Mawdsley
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Richard Mawdsley is described here along with information on his contributions to art through jewelry design.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Costume Institute: Search the Collection
This vast collection of historical garments and jewelry contains an inventory of over 34,000 items. Includes images, dates and important facts about each piece.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Fred Fenster
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Fred Fenster is described here along with information on his contributions to art through jewelry and jewelry design (including gold and silver jewelry and silver, copper,...