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1940s House: Making a Connection between WWII and Rationing (5-7)

Through viewing and discussion of the video and investigation of the Web resources, students will develop a deeper understanding of rationing and the mathematics needed in a WWII household.

A Climate Conundrum (5-8)

In this lesson, students work together to develop potential solutions to protect turtle populations after they learn how turtles may be affected by climate change in the short online video "Hot Turtles."

A Few Good Stories: Jaime Guerrero (K-12)

SPARK drops in on Jaime Guerrero at the Bay Area Glass Institute as he creates an elaborate snake sculpture and introduces his "Homies" series. This Educator Guide is about glass blowing, the dynamic work of Jaime Guerrero, Mayan and Aztec iconography, and the history of glass work in art and architecture.

A Matter of Access: NIAD (K-12)

SPARK looks in on Mike Starosky and his fellow artists in the NIAD day program as they find new forms of expression, independence and dignity through this award winning program. This Educator Guide addresses the notion of "outsider art" and "art of the insane" amidst the larger question of artistic practice.

Adaptations--What a Concept (5-8)

Students learn about adaptations of the pink river dolphin through concept mapping, and then they compare pink river dolphins with marine dolphins. Use this lesson along with the online video "Pink Dolphins of the Amazon" from Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures.

All in the Family: Gypsy Snider (K-12)

Veteran circus artist Gypsy Snider launches a circus of her own, Les Sept Doigts de la Main, and brings her two-year-old daughter along with her. This Educator Guide traces the history of the circus and acrobatic performance.

All Natural: Jim Denevan and Chris Drury (K-12)

SPARK tails artists Jim Denevan and Cris Drury as they create large earth works. This Educator Guide is about the history and tradition of artists making work in and about the natural environment.

America's Underwater Treasures Viewing Guide (4-12)

In the two-hour program "America's Underwater Treasures," Jean-Michel Cousteau and his team set out to investigate all 13 of the National Marine Sanctuaries. While discovering what makes them unique, the group explores how these sites are conservation challenges for the country. Traversing thousands of miles, the Ocean Adventures team goes below and above the sea off the coasts of Michigan, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Massachusetts, California, Washington, Hawai'i and American Samoa on a mission to introduce Americans to these fragile sanctuaries. This Viewing Guide contains questions to use with students before, during and after watching segments of the video, as well as pre- and post-viewing activities.

American Music: David Grisman (K-12)

Musician David Grisman combines bluegrass with elements of swing, jazz and gypsy music as he prepares for a performance at Berkeley's Freight and Salvage. This Educator Guide is about the history of bluegrass music.

An Issue of Loyalty: Exploring the Treatment of Japanese Americans During World War II (1941-1945) (5-8)

This lesson is designed to explore the issue of loyalty and disloyalty with regards to Japanese Americans in the internment camps during WWII. Students will examine these abstract ideas as they relate to their lives.

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