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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.
MATH
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.
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS - VISUAL ARTS
A Warm-up to Global Climate Change (8-Adult)
To give students background and context in which to discuss the relationship of greenhouse gas levels and negative global climate changes and to recognize how lifestyles — including their own personal choices — can impact greenhouse gas creation. Students will learn pertinent vocabulary while practicing listening, reading, speaking and writing skills as well as developing their fluency and grammatical accuracy in English.
STUDY SKILLS/ESL
Acidic Seas Educator Guide (6-12)
Help students understand the importance of using chemistry to study the marine environment.
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.
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS - VISUAL ARTS
MATH
Amateur Astronomers Educator Guide (6-12)
Do your students think astronomy is only for "professionals"? Introduce them to the wide range of people that are studying the skies from their own homes.
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