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An Exploration of Impressonist Painting With Edouard Manet

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Edouard Manet was an artist whose life and work provides a wealth of educational opportunities for students.
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Claude Monet's Interpretation of Light in Art

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Claude Monet provides a great way to lead students in a discussion of art, politics, and 19th century society.
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Winter Art Activities

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Here are some fun art activities to do in the winter time.
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Molas from South America

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research world geography by creating a class presentation. In this South American lesson, 3rd graders read assigned text regarding the customs and traditions of different Indian communities in South America. Students...
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The Parthenon

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students research global cultures by creating a model in class. In this Greek history lesson, students identify the Parthenon, what it represented and the architectural achievements used to create it. Students identify some elements of...
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Elvis

For Teachers 1st
In this excellent music and history lesson plan, 1st graders watch movies and listen to music sung by Elvis Presley, then draw and write as if they were a famous singer. This entertaining and inventive lesson plan has a terrific...
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Technoartist

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the Microsoft paint program to examine artwork styles and recognize certain features. In this graphic art lesson, students incorporate computer technology with visual arts while acquiring basic computer knowledge....
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Creating a Thunderstorm

For Teachers 1st
First graders contrast sounds and make a thunderstorm rhythm.  In this rhythm lesson plan, 1st graders listen to Native American music and make an original rhythm with their hands and feet.  Students discuss Native Americans.
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Pumpkins!

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students discuss emotion, draw pumpkin faces and write about the way their pumpkin is feeling. In this emotions lesson, students make pumpkin faces and match pumpkin seeds to a card with seeds.
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Respect, Cooperation

For Teachers 1st
First graders listen to the Rainbow Fish and sing the song We Are Crayons and list. For this respect and cooperation lesson, 1st graders answer questions about things that make them special. Students write something that makes them...
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Technobasics

For Teachers K
Students are introduced to computer rules, hardware, mouse skills, and keyboarding. In this computer basics lesson, students apply their computer skills to paint using the Kid Deluxe 4. Students also classify hardware as input...
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Four Color Map

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore geometry by completing a color puzzle. In this shape identification lesson, students utilize deductive reasoning to complete a Google SketchUp puzzle with trapezoid, triangles and rectangular shapes. Students...
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Color of Stars

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers study the color of stars. In this astronomy based activity, students observe the colors in an open flame and apply the information collected about color and temperature to the visible light emitting from the photosphere of...
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That's Dope - Part 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate drugs in sports. In this performance enhancing drugs lesson, students discuss the uses for steroids in medicine and sports. Learners utilize the web to play a steroid related game, view media clips of their favorite...
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Participating in Democracy

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students analyze film clips in class. For this democracy lesson, students identify the differences between civil liberties, democracy and freedom. Students view a video regarding Japanese internment and answer study questions as well as...
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Harriet Tubman: An American Hero

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore U.S. history by viewing a Civil Rights video. In this Harriet Tubman lesson, students identify the era in which Tubman fought for equality and list her important achievements after viewing a biographical film. Students...
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Your Heart

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore human anatomy by defining vocabulary terms. In this human heart lesson, students research the components of the respiratory system and complete handouts based on the role of the heart. Students define a list of heart...
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Make a Word: Long U by Starfall

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore language arts by participating an on-line grammar activity. In this letter U lesson, students discuss the uses for the letter U in the English language and the different sounds that can be made from the vowel. Students...
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Occupations

For Teachers K
Students listen to Maybe You Should Fly A Jet! Maybe You Should Be a Vet.  In this occupations activity, students define occupation and make a job drawing of them and their job choice. Students become familiar with tools for each job.
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Lesson Plans for Winter

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students participate in several winter-themed lessons. In this seasonal lesson, students study penguins and polar bears by animal masks for dramatic play. Additionally, students construct winter calendars and celebrate the season of...
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Until Then I Had Only Read About These Things in Books

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students read assigned text about the World War II. In this Holocaust survival activity, students identify the mass murders associated with Adolf Hitler's Nazi party and read stories of young men who narrowly avoided the death camps....
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Celebrating Earth Day

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore environmental safety by planting seeds outside their classroom. For this Earth Day lesson, students identify the different ways to recycle and conserve resources on Earth while facilitating recycling bins around campus....
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Valentine's Day Fun

For Teachers Pre-K - 5th
Young scholars choose various shapes and colors to create a Valentine's 'person'.  In this Valentine's Day lesson, students design collages, make prints and mosaic pictures.  More advanced young scholars create a Tessellation...
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Bugs

For Teachers K - 6th
Students explore the wonders of bugs. In this bug lesson, students examine various types of bugs. Students make crafts, sing songs, discuss nutrition, and investigate different types of insects.