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Ready, Set, Action by Smith, Linda

“…In this article, the author discusses how to publicize the art program while integrating art history, technology, art concepts, painting, drawing, and…”
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Art on the Low Down by O'Shaughnessy, Leslie

“…As a new teacher in 2008, the author inherited an awesome advocacy tool from her predecessor, art educator Stephania Crowder, via her annual sidewalk art…”
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How Can We Measure Student Progress in Art? by Shafton, Helen Goren

“…Students demonstrate their understanding of art by drawing upon many aspects of their being. Art products are based, in part, upon the student's cognition of…”
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Van Go: A Labor of Love by Williams, Jennifer

“…Like a tapestry woven with one outstanding thread from beginning to end, the author's forty-year tenure as an art educator has its golden thread in her Van Go…”
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A Circle of Friends by Doukakis, Janis

“…When an unlimited amount of free 8 x 10" (20 x 25 cm) canvas was offered to all of the schools in their community to participate in the city's the Color of…”
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Monkey Business by Blackwood, Christine Horvatis

“…A ballerina, a gladiator, a camper, a baseball player, a surfer, and a shopper; these are just a few of the amazing monkeys that the author's seventh graders…”
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Protecting Our Underwater Friends by Norman, Connie

“…The author was fortunate enough to teach in the children's program at Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass, Colorado. Anderson Ranch is a magical place where…”
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Monster Mash by Kopacz, Mary Beth, Spiridigliozzi, Windy

“…This is a collaborative lesson written by the authors. The lesson pairs two unlikely grade levels together to complete a touching and unique collaborative…”
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Keeping African Masks Real by Waddington, Susan

“…Art is a good place to learn about our multicultural planet, and African masks are prized throughout the world as powerfully expressive artistic images…”
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Sit Like an Egyptian by Moll, Emily

“…The topic of Egypt is one that students are naturally intrigued and enthusiastic about. In this article, fifth graders create mosaic and mixed-media collaged…”
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John James Audubon & the Turkey by Hinshaw, Craig

“…In the first half of the 1800s, John James Audubon roamed the wilds of America attempting to draw all the birds in their natural habitat. He published his…”
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Nonsensical Scenes by Lott, Debra

“…The Dadaists were an unconventional group of artists who used their art to rebel against civilization in the early twentieth century. They experimented with a…”
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My Shadow & Me by Hahn, Nic

“…As a middle school art teacher, the author has learned that it is difficult to get to know students in just one quarter. At her school, each student in grades…”
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One Stroke at a Time by Hollibaugh, Molly

“…At first glance, a Zentangle creation can seem intricate and complicated. But, when you learn how it is done, you realize how simple it is. Zentangles are…”
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Exams: The Secret Ingredients by DiJulio, Betsy

“…This year, many high-school teachers in the district where the author teaches experienced exam anxiety because midterms--as they had come to know and love…”
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Fall Leaf Portraits by O'Hara, Cristina

“…In this article, the author describes how students can create a stunning as well as economical mosaic utilizing fall's brilliantly colored leaves, preserved at…”
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Kindergarten Animation by Hinshaw, Craig

“…Animation is one of the last lessons that come to mind when thinking of kindergarten art. The necessary understanding of sequencing, attention to small, often…”
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Anthropomorphic Portraits by DeSimone, Jana

“…Sepia tones range from pale neutral cream, tan, and amber all the way to deep chocolate brown; some even have dark green undertones. Sepia tones are used…”
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Slab Leaf Bowls by Suitor, Cheryl

“…In science class, fourth graders investigate the structure of plants and leaves from trees and how the process of photosynthesis turns sunlight into sugar…”
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Nature Foil Reliefs by Lane, Shaw J

“…Nature has always been a source of inspiration for artists across the centuries. Artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Georgia O'Keeffe, Ansel Adams, and Andy…”
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