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Japanese Lacquerware Art Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners are introduced to the traditional form of lacquerware painting in Japan. Students imitate Japanese lacquerware techniques using paper plates, gesso and tempera paints.
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Dreams Progress

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Has society progressed to the dream Martin Luther King Jr. expressed in his famous address during the civil rights movement? Learners work with a partner to analyze one excerpt from King's "I Have A Dream" speech and find a current...
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Escher-Esque Tessellations

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Middle and high schoolers participate in a seven-part instructional activity creating Escher-Esque tessellations. They demonstrate their knowledge of geometric transformations after viewing a PowerPoint presentation, conducting Internet...
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The Human Body

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Explore the human body through hands-on activities. Young learners will trace their bodies and place cut out body organs in the proper place, print patterns using cut fruit, sing songs about good nutrition, and use their five senses...
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Rockin' Chalk

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders access prior knowledge of rocks and minerals. In this petroglyphs lesson, 4th graders become familiar with artwork on rocks. Students create original artworks using rock art.
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Lady Liberty

For Teachers 4th - 6th
If you're looking for a fantastic cross-curricular lesson on the Statue of Liberty, then this lesson is for you! Learners watch a Reading Rainbow episode which focuses on the Statue, then gather facts about the creation, construction,...
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Colorful Fish Adaptations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
I love lessons that incorporate the arts, they're so engaging and address a more diverse set of learners. Your class will investigate the reasons fish from the coal reef have adapted such colorful fins. They design a fish that uses color...
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Photographic History Timeline

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars view the series "American Photography". They research information to create their own timeline to show milestones in photography. They share their timeline with the class.
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Women Writers and Dissent in 20th and 21st Century American Literature

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders read examples of writings by women authors showing their dissent. After completion of their reading, they brainstorm on why they believe female authors have criticized society. In groups, they use the Internet to research...
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"The Notorious Hope Diamond"

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students brainstorm ideas about how and why legends are created. In groups, they discuss how legends show cultural ideas. After watching a video, they use descriptive language to write their own legend using different cultures...
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"The Faberge Eggs: Mementos of a Doomed Dynasty"

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars discuss the importance of the Faberge Eggs. In groups, they discuss the way various treasured items reflect the personal values and culture of a specific time period. They create their own exhibition to show their own...
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Folk Dancing Fun

For Teachers 1st
First graders discuss different kinds of music they have heard. They listen to a short selection of folk music and discuss where they think it is from. Using a globe, the teacher shows students where the music is from. They spread out on...
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Literature: Watching Anna

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students view the PBS presentation of Leo Tolstoy's, "Anna Karenina." Prior and after each episode, they discuss plot and characterization and in one lesson, use adjectives to describe each of the main characters. Then, students create...
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Word Shapes for Word Wall Words

For Students K - 2nd
In this word shapes worksheet, students observe terms on a word wall, write the words with letters in separate boxes, color letter boxes to show word shape, and write the complete words. Students complete four word shapes.
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F is for Fireman

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this letter F, handwriting worksheet, students trace and print both capital and lowercase F, 8 times each. Students also trace and print the word fireman. A computer animation that shows students how to print the letters is provided.
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F is for Fly

For Students 1st - 3rd
For this letter F, handwriting worksheet, learners trace and print both capital and lowercase F, 8 times each. Students also trace and print the word fly. A computer animation that shows learners how to print the letters is provided.
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F is for Fork

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this letter F, handwriting activity, students trace and print both capital and lowercase F, 8 times each. Students also trace and print the word fork. A computer animation that shows students how to print the letters is provided.
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F is for Fish

For Students K - 3rd
In this letter F handwriting worksheet, learners trace and print both capital and lowercase F, 8 times each. Students also trace and print the word fish. A computer animation that shows learners how to print the letters is provided.
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F is for Flag (Australia)

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this letter F, handwriting worksheet, learners trace and print both capital and lowercase f, 8 times each. Students also trace and print the word flag and (Australia). A computer animation that shows learners how to print the letters...
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F is for Forty

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this letter F, handwriting worksheet, students trace and print both capital and lowercase f, 8 times each. Students also trace and print the word forty. A computer animation that shows students how to print the letters is provided.
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F is for Football

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this letter F, handwriting worksheet, students trace and print both capital and lowercase f, 8 times each. Students also trace and print the word football. A computer animation that shows students how to print the letters is provided.
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F is for Flower

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this letter F, handwriting worksheet, students trace and print both capital and lowercase f, 8 times each. Students also trace and print the word flower. A computer animation that shows students how to print the letters is provided.
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F is for Flute

For Students 1st - 3rd
For this letter F, handwriting worksheet, students trace and print both capital and lowercase f, 8 times each. Students also trace and print the word flute. A computer animation that shows students how to print the letters is provided.
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F is for Flagpole

For Students 1st - 3rd
For this letter F, handwriting worksheet, students trace and print both capital and lowercase f, 8 times each. Kids also trace and print the word flagpole. A computer animation that shows students how to print the letters is provided.