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Geometry and art: Art museum post-visit: This is the third lesson in a three-part unit integrating math, writing and visual arts. In this integrated lesson, students apply their knowledge of geometry by organizing and displaying information in graphs with correct labeling. Students then compare and analyze graphs. Finally, with this information students create a geometric design.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Visual Arts Education and Mathematics); By Loretta Hopper.

Painted cylindrical sculptures: Students will experiment painting a variety of lines as directed in addition to inventing their own on 12" x 18" paper. Students will also glue pre-cut paper strips onto their sculptures experimenting with a variety of paper sculpture techniques such as bending, folding and curling.; Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Visual Arts Education and Mathematics); By Rose Szabo.

Sea inventory: In this lesson students will create a beach mural with sand, shells, and blue and white finger paints. They will count objects added to the mural as they go along.; Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Visual Arts Education and Mathematics); By Dinah Jackson.

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Adjective monster: In this ARTSEDGE lesson, students explore the connections between visual art and language arts, and how both are used to creatively tell stories and express emotions. Students read the book Go Away Big Green Monster by Ed Emberley. They are... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, and Mathematics); Provided by: ArtsEdge

Annenberg Media: Learner.org: This project provides immediate and FREE access to Annenberg Media productions for educational purposes. This site includes educational resources such as in class videos for viewing on demand or for purchase, teacher workshops and courses, and telecourses.... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Annenberg Media

California Learning Resource Network: Reviews of electronic learning resources such as software, video, and Internet resources. By the California Department of Education. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: California Department of Education

Content Knowledge: a Compendium of Standards and Benchmarks for K-12 Education: Benchmarks and standards for many curriculum areas; lessons aligned with national standards. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: The Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)

Cool Planet for Teachers: This site from OxFam helps teachers bring global issues into the classroom. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: OxFam

First rhythmic composition: This ARTSEDGE lesson introduces students to rhythm concepts, including the names and symbols associated with music notation. Students fill in a chart that outlines names and meanings of rhythmic musical symbols. They then clap rhythm sequences and compose... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Mathematics and Music Education); Provided by: ArtsEdge

FREE: Federal Resources for Educational Excellence: A vast collection of teaching and learning resources for the arts, educational technology, foreign languages, health and safety, language arts, mathematics, physical education, science, social studies, and vocational education. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: FREE: Federal Resources for Educational Excellence

The Gateway to 21st Century Skills: Quick and easy access to educational resources found on various federal, state, university, non-profit, and commercial Internet sites. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: GEM Exchange

Knowitall.org: Learn and have fun at the same time when you visit this website that is full of wonderful activities for students of all ages! (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: ETV Creative Services

Mirroring Kandinsky: In this lesson, one of a six-part unit from Illuminations titled “Geometry in the World of Art,” students explore the geometric figures Wassily Kandinsky used in his art. Students apply what they have learned in previous lessons by designing... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Visual Arts Education and Mathematics); Provided by: Illuminations

NEA: National Education Association: Classroom help, educational materials, legislation, publications, Read Across America, technology, and more from the United States national professional education organization. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: NEA

PBS Teacher Source: Lessons, activities, video clips and television schedules — your key to the wealth of public broadcasting programming. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: PBS

Seeing geometry in art: Students use paintings studied in the previous lesson to connect their knowledge of geometric shapes and terms with Kandinsky’s use of geometric figures. After reading Shapes, Shapes, Shapes by Tana Hoban or The... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Visual Arts Education and Mathematics); Provided by: Illuminations

UNC-TV Online: General overview of UNC-TV, broadcast schedules, description of educational services, and related information. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan

Utah Education Network: Educational resources from the state of Utah which include lesson plans, assessment tools, activities, student interactives, and much more. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan

Who was Wassily Kandinsky?: This lesson provides students with an exploration of the geometric figures Wassily Kandinsky used in his art. Students participate in a scavenger hunt to become familiar with Kandinsky’s works and the geometric figures used in his paintings. Illuminations... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Visual Arts Education and Mathematics); Provided by: Illuminations