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Searching the Internet

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students review computer searching for beginners. In this technology integration instructional activity, students conduct advanced searching techniques for the Internet in this instructional activity specifically written for the Hibbing...
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A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW

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This Visual Arts lesson plan focuses on the process of drawing a perspective from an eye level high above the ground. Students will create a chalk drawing of a scene of their choice by using the process and techniques of horizon line, a...
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Handbuilding With Joan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discover the three basic handbuilding techniques used in beginning pottery: pinch pot, coiling, and slab work. After a lecture/demo, students try their hands at making pottery using the three different techniques.
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Drawing from Life: Tissue Paper Collage

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students watch a video about the artist Georgia O'Keeffe and discuss her work. They draw flowers plants and fish and use collage techniques imitating O'Keeffe's style.
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Measuring the Merchantable Height of a Tree

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore techniques that determine the merchantable height of a tree and the number of logs a tree provides.
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Albatross Eye Shadow

For Teachers K - 10th
Learners practice shading techniques to mimic the exquisite shading of the Albatross eye (eye shadow). Extension for students skilled in computer art included.
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Bench

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine and discuss the marquetry ornamentation on an antique bench. They design and create a symmetrically designed jewelry box using marquetry techniques.
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Fundamentals of Good Musicianship

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how to analyze musical performances and utilize practice techniques to improve their performances. They listen and evaluate another student's performance, then reverse roles with their partner.
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Quilts, Quilts, and More Quilts!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils practice making sampler quilts out of various fabrics. As a class, they watch a demonstration by their teacher discussing the different techniques. They make their own and share them with the class asking for constructive...
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How is Foreign DNA Inserted into Organisms During the Genetic Engineering of Crops?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine the positive benefits and negative consequences of genetically modified organisms following a lecture covering key biotech concepts and techniques. Students then conduct and experiment comparing the travel rate of...
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Texas Estuary Project

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students practice the proper lab techniques of coring, seining, taking temperatures, and salinity. Students analyze and graph data. Students write a 3 part essay and correctly draw and label a food web of their field site.
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Looking Back to 1980

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use clustering/mind mapping techniques to generate ideas, graphically represent inferences, organize their conclusions and write a report that presents conclusions the writer has reached, and facts substantiating those conclusions.
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BASKET MAKING

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create individual basket plaques emphasizing Native American techniques and designs. Students learn to identify Native American tribal symbols and incorporate them into their basket plaque.
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Adaptable Mandibles

For Teachers K - 8th
Students define adaptation and highlight example of adaptation in birds and other animals. They study feeding techniques of seabirds and investigate the effect that trash has on wildlife.
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H1 Classic Presents: Paul McCartney: Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, Lesson 2

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars are introduced to the various songwriting techniques of Paul McCartney. They explore and compare the basic melodic, harmonic, and lyrical tendencies of the different types of pop music.
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Storytellers: Dave Matthews Band, Lesson 1

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Studentsview a video of the Dave Matthews Band and identify the various instruments used by them. They identify a variety of techniques used to produce musical sound on these instruments. finally, they discuss the function of each part...
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Illuminating American History

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders evaluate the effectiveness of adding visuals to printed documents by exploring "The Invention" pages of the "Gutenberg Education Module". They use the techniques of illumination and rubrication to manipulate documents from...
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Sci-Fi/Biotech Video Worksheets

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students watch two commercial films which portray an historical perspective and possible uses of biotechnology in order to better understand the vocabulary and techniques involved in genetic engineering.
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I Knew Him When....

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine different techniques of research to gather information and facts. They discover how to use multimedia computer application HyperStudio. They improve writing and word processing skills.
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Airbrush & Business Card

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders design and produce a business card as modeled in class using Corel Draw. They demonstrate proper care of airbrush equipment and use proper airbrush techniques with complete accuracy.
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Autograph Story

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write narrative essays about getting a famous person's autograph (a classmate) and then combine their work with pictures to enhance the stories. This technique can be used with any writing project.
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Hand Quilting

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students are introduced the techniques of hand quilting. After viewing a demonstration, they practice the same skills in which to successfully create a quilt. They share their creation with the class and offer constructive criticism on...
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Piecing: Expanding the Basics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students review and discover new techniques to use on their quilts. As a class, they watch a demonstration on piecing fabrics together and the different stitching that can be used. They share their designs with the class and receive...
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When the Giant Came to Town....

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students discuss various techniques artists have to show distance. They view examples, and discuss overlapping. Students create art work based on things in a city. Students tell about their artwork in casual style conversation while...