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Of earth, water, and fire: World pottery traditions
In this lesson, a photo analysis activity helps students learn about pottery traditions from around the world. Students discuss how these traditions are similar to and different from one another.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies)
By Eric Eaton.
To market, to market: Photograph analysis
In this lesson, students analyze photos of markets from around the world to gain an understanding of the similarities and differences between geographically distant places, to learn about the economic and cultural significance of markets, and to improve visual literacy skills.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
By Eric Eaton.

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Five artists of the Mexican Revolution
In this ARTESEDGE lesson, students research the major events and personalities in the Mexican Revolution, and explore how these people and events influenced the art being created at that time in Mexico. Using the guided directives, students learn about... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Visual Arts Education, Second Languages, and Social Studies)
Provided by: ArtsEdge
The New Americans
This site provides information on five immigrant groups in the United States, including their histories, cultures, and current situations. Eleven lesson plans related to immigration can be accessed in the educator's section of the site. (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: Independent Television Service
Ocean Oasis
Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum and PRONATURA, this website features comprehensive information about Mexico's Sea of Cortez and the Baja California Desert in english and spanish. The stunning content of this website focuses on how oasis's... (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: San Diego Natural History Museum
Odyssey Online
Explore the ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and 19th - 20th century sub-Saharan Africa through museum objects in this comprehensive and informative site from the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia and the Memorial Art... (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University
What's it like to live along a national boundary?
In this lesson, students will discuss the concept of boundaries and borders and will investigate the characteristics of the United States-Mexico border. They'll pretend to live on the U.S. side of the border and will write dialogues between themselves and... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
Provided by: Xpeditions