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Visual arts Common Core SL.6.2 resources
How to Make Mexican Paper Marigolds (Day of the Dead, Halloween, Cinco de Mayo)
In Mexico the marigold or cempasúchil is also called the flor de muertos ("flower of the dead") because people use it to decorate during the Day of the Dead celebrations on November 1 and 2. This festive flower is also used as a decoration on Cinco de Mayo and in other traditional celebrations.
In this easy craft, students make festive marigolds out of tissue paper.
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K - 12th
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How to Make Papel Picado (Day of the Dead, Halloween, Cinco de Mayo)
In Mexico, cut tissue paper or papel picado is a traditional decoration for Cinco de Mayo, the Day of the Dead, national holidays, weddings, funerals, and many other celebrations. These festive, brightly colored sheaths of paper hang from banners strung along balconies, across streets and buildings, homes, and squares.
In this activity, students create papel picado banners using colored tissue paper. This is a good activity for the art room, for holiday units, or to complement Spanish language
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K - 12th
Benjamin Franklin Perfect History Art Class Group Mural Coloring Project Lesson
Benjamin Franklin Collaborative Group Mural, Educational Resource, Group Project, American History, Instant DownloadUnleash Creativity with Our Classroom Mural Coloring Project: The Benjamin Franklin EditionFor Teachers: A Unique Educational Journey AwaitsCraft a Historical Masterpiece TogetherEffortless Preparation: Open the provided PDF file and print on standard 8.5 x 11 paper. Our straightforward design ensures an easy setup.Engaging Process for Students: Each student becomes an artist, foll
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4th - 12th
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Harmonious Creations: Crafting Windchime Sculptures from Found Objects
This lesson package, "Harmonious Creations," guides grades 5-8 students through creating their own windchime sculptures from found objects. The project emphasizes the beauty of 3D art from multiple perspectives and explores the intriguing relationship between material properties and sound. The package includes a comprehensive lesson plan, a project rubric, a quiz with an answer key, and a detailed teacher script. It's an immersive experience in art, acoustics, and creative expression!
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5th - 8th
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Circle Art Template Tutorial
This paper folding lesson focuses on circle shapes, fractions, and mandala art. Students learn how to prepare their own circle templates for art with radial symmetry while making connections with food! It includes PowerPoint slides with images of the folds from various angles, examples of how to start mandalas, a printout of a circle if needed, and a quick assessment. · Paper folding lesson based on circle shapes, fractions, and mandala art· Includes PowerPoint slides with step by step direction
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4th - 7th
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Exploring the Color Wheel through Vegetable and Fruit Printmaking
This art lesson package titled "Exploring the Color Wheel" introduces grades 4-6 students to the fascinating world of printmaking using cut vegetables and fruits. It blends the exploration of textures and shapes with fundamental concepts of color theory, as students create a vibrant color wheel through their prints. The package includes a detailed lesson plan, a project rubric, a quiz to assess understanding, and a script for the teacher. It's a perfect blend of creativity, learning, and fun!
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4th - 6th
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Fabric of Life: Crafting Portraits in the Style of Bisa Butler
"Fabric of Life: Crafting Portraits in the Style of Bisa Butler" is an enriching art lesson package for grades 7-12. The lesson introduces students to the vibrant, quilted fabric portraits of African American artist Bisa Butler. Students will create their own fabric portrait of a significant person in their life, emulating Butler's unique style. This package includes a comprehensive lesson plan, materials list, project rubric, a quiz to assess understanding, and an answer key for the quiz. Over
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7th - 12th
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Cinematography Terms Project
Students will be able to understand basic cinematography terms. Students will work in groups to define cinematography terms, find still images that represent that term, and short film clip examples of the term being used. Groups will then present those terms to their peers. This can be used in conjunction with teaching any film, or for use in any class that uses films/movies. Works for in-person, hybrid, and distance learning.
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6th - 12th
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Musical Classroom Expectations - Teacher Syllabus Reimagined!
Musical Classroom Expectations: Teaching classroom expectations, whether it be through a syllabus, social contract, PowerPoint, etc., isn't usually a favorite of students. But after hearing nearly the same speech in all of their sections, it's hard not to blame them. This beginning-of-the-school-year activity provides teachers with a fun, engaging, and entertaining approach to building a positive classroom environment and setting a core list of student-driven expectations. And the best part is t
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Identity Poster Project
This resource is a handout that asks students to create an identity poster in which they incorporate words, phrases, images, drawings, etc., which are reflective of their internal and external identity to create an Identity Poster. This will aid in students defining "identity," understanding their sense of self, as well as the complexities within not only themselves but all those around them.This can be an extension activity for lessons/units on identity.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: MyPerspectives 9th Grade ELA Unit 1 BUNDLE
"Night Drive" Mini Project Handout with Detailed Rubric
Use these projects as the "driving" force to provide students with an enjoyable way to review this popular story. Filled with 10 relevant topics that pertain to this thriller, students will be able to select a subject and then show their creativity and understanding of "Night Drive" through an oral presentation. A detailed rubric is included.
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Book vs. Movie Compare and Contrast
This is a really neat little exercise that will get your students comparing and contrasting the literary work of a book vs a movie. There is so much to compare and contrast when it comes to depictions in a movie and a book. I am so pleased to present a detailed and guided way to prompt students to start the brain demanding task of finding important similarities and differences. This activity will guide students to first look at the author and director. Then, setting, character and plot decisions
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Not Grade Specific
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AVOCATION PROJECT (Hobby/Interest)
Karaoke singing, reciting poetry, cooking, drawing, dancing, or sewing, many of these activities are sometimes considered hobbies, interests, or AVOCATIONS. An avocation is defined as a hobby or interest that may or may not generate income. Wow! learning to earn income while still in school! Now, that's what I call great dollar$ and $en$e!!! Get where I'm going????For more information, purchase my activity packet and your students will have loads of fun performing in front of their classma
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Story Seeds Podcast Activity Zine: Mythical Creatures with Carlos Hernandez
This activity zine is a companion to Episode 6 of The Story Seeds Podcast: The Paintbrush of Doom starring 10-year-old twins Siri & Zarana and Carlos Hernandez, author of the Sal and Gabi series, from Rick Riordan Presents.Inside you will find: a writing prompt based on an optical illusion painting; a graphic organizer to help kids create a plot for a story; an opportunity to draw animal chimeras, inspired by the Episode 6 story: "Citaria's Paintbrush;" instructions on how to make a shadow p
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1st - 5th
Unit 1: Lemony Snicket Media Study & Storyboard Project
Holt McDougal 6th Grade Literature book (pages 110-113)Unit 1: Great readsMedia Study & Viewing GuideSetting & Conflict in MoviesStoryboard productionRACE Strategy to Respond
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6th
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Research Mobiles - STEAM Guide (Free)
ACCESS WITH OUR HANDY ONLINE LEADER PORTAL! Investigate how making can ignite literacy, research and data analysis across grades and content areas. Students explore the topic of your choosing and synthesize their discoveries through kinetic mobile making. Their creative journey activates fun, holistic learning ~ visual art, engineering, physical science, the design process, literacy, social studies, and statistics. This project uses basic and repurposed materials and is great for small group col
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Not Grade Specific
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
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