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      • Thumb image for Annotating Change in Satellite ImagesResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Annotating Change in Satellite Images

        Grades: 9 to 12
        Subjects: Environmental Issues, Science, Earth & Space Science
        Lesson plan where students observe and analyze land use change over time, using before and after satellite images to create an a...
        Contributor: Smithsonian Education
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        When Getting There Is More Than Half the Battle

        Grades: 9 to 12
        Subjects: Principles of Design
        Lesson plan in which students explore transportation problems and design solutions around the globe. They work in small groups a...
        Contributor: Smithsonian Education
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        Race the Track! Super Slope (Lesson One)

        Grades: PS/Pre-K to 8
        Subjects: Science, Principles of Design, Visual Arts & Performing Arts, Music
        Students experiment with Mattel Hot Wheels tracks and steel balls in this lesson plan. They calculate the average speed of a bal...
        Contributor: Smithsonian Education
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        Race the Track! Super Slope (Lesson One)

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        Students experiment with Mattel Hot Wheels tracks and steel balls in this lesson plan. They calculate the average speed of a bal...
        Contributor: Smithsonian Education
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        Yes, Thank You!

        Grades: 4 to 8
        Subjects: History-Social Science, Principles of Design, Visual Arts & Performing Arts
        In this lesson plan, students design a sign that fosters positive human interactions. To determine the tone of the message, the...
        Contributor: Smithsonian Education
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        Wild Animal Science

        Grades: 4 to 8
        Subjects: Environmental Issues
        In this lesson plan, students investigate the relationships between animal characteristics and environment. They go on to “inven...
        Contributor: Smithsonian Education
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        Fritz Scholder Study Guide

        Grades: 4 to 8
        Subjects: No subjects selected.
        This lesson plan asks students to consider ways in which abstract-expressionist artist Fritz Scholder challenged stereotypes of ...
        Contributor: Smithsonian Education
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        Cafeteria Mayhem

        Grades: 9 to 12
        Subjects: Mathematics
        Lesson in which students design a more efficient cafeteria for their school. They apply the concepts of volume, perimeter, circu...
        Contributor: Smithsonian Education
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        Composting Conundrum

        Grades: 4 to 8
        Subjects: Environmental Issues, Science, Principles of Design, Visual Arts & Performing Arts
        In this lesson plan, students use a graphic organizer to determine what might be involved in composting food scraps from the caf...
        Contributor: Smithsonian Education
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      • Thumb image for Connecting the Dots? Geometry and ArchitectureResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Connecting the Dots? Geometry and Architecture

        Grades: 9 to 12
        Subjects: Mathematics, Visual Arts & Performing Arts
        Lesson plan connects concepts in geometry with architecture and the sciences. Students begin with an Internet scavenger hunt to ...
        Contributor: Smithsonian Education
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        Design as a Tool for Community Action

        Grades: 4 to 8
        Subjects: Principles of Design, Visual Arts & Performing Arts
        In this two-week summer academy/interdisciplinary unit, students apply design solution to problems within their community. Stud...
        Contributor: Smithsonian Education
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        Business of Design

        Grades: 4 to 8
        Subjects: Economics, History-Social Science, Principles of Design, Visual Arts & Performing Arts
        Lesson on the connection between business and design. Students view a design exhibition to see how design can provide solutions ...
        Contributor: Smithsonian Education
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        Cell Game

        Grades: 9 to 12
        Subjects: Human Anatomy & Physiology, Science, Life Sciences, Principles of Design, Visual Arts & Performing Arts
        Lesson in which students create a game that tests peers’ knowledge of cell structure and function. They go through the design p...
        Contributor: Smithsonian Education
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        Class of Cards

        Grades: 9 to 12
        Subjects: Visual Arts, Principles of Design, Visual Arts & Performing Arts
        Lesson about the work of influential designers Charles and Ray Eames. Students create their own playing card with symbols and pa...
        Contributor: Smithsonian Education
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      • Thumb image for Frieze FriendsResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        Frieze Friends

        Grades: PS/Pre-K to 3
        Subjects: Principles of Design, Visual Arts & Performing Arts
        Lesson plan exploring repeating patterns in the students’ communities. Students tour homes, schools, and neighborhoods in search...
        Contributor: Smithsonian Education
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        High-End/Low-End: Exploring Price & Value in Design

        Grades: 4 to 8
        Subjects: Economics, History-Social Science, Principles of Design, Visual Arts & Performing Arts
        Lesson plan comparing high-end and low-end versions of everyday objects to consider the role that economics plays in design. Inc...
        Contributor: Smithsonian Education
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        Imaginary Spaces: Designing a Play Space

        Grades: PS/Pre-K to 3
        Subjects: Principles of Design
        In this lesson, students get an introduction to architecture and space design by creating an imaginary play space.
        Contributor: Smithsonian Education
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      • Thumb image for In the Round-Architecture Form and FunctionResource Type: Website / HyperLink

        In the Round-Architecture Form and Function

        Grades: 4 to 8
        Subjects: Principles of Design
        Lesson in which students learn about the relationship between form and function in architecture by creating polygonal structures...
        Contributor: Smithsonian Education
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        Letters from the Heart

        Grades: 4 to 8
        Subjects: History-Social Science, English-Language Arts
        In this lesson plan, students consider ways to create positive social change, then write letters to share their thoughts with a ...
        Contributor: Smithsonian Education
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        Making and Breaking the GRID

        Grades: 9 to 12
        Subjects: Principles of Design, Visual Arts & Performing Arts
        This graphic design lesson explores the importance of grid patterns in everyday life. Students organize information and draw con...
        Contributor: Smithsonian Education
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