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Earth as Art - Library of Congress
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6 to 12
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Enter this virtual exhibit to view satellite photos of some of the world's most amazing geographic and geologic treasure. Basic maps are provided to show visitors the approximate location...more
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Enter this virtual exhibit to view satellite photos of some of the world's most amazing geographic and geologic treasure. Basic maps are provided to show visitors the approximate location of each strange and awe-inspiring art form. Dramatic deforestation in the Amazon Basin, the West Fjords of Iceland, and the Lambert Glacier in Antarctica are among the breathtaking images included in the collection. Use this site to inspire your art students, illustrate a geographic concept, or enrich an environmental science lesson.
tag(s): ecology (118), landforms (37), photography (134)
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Use this site as an Earth Day activity! Use the maps on deforestation to lead to a conversation on conservationism.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Classroom Clipart - Classroom Clipart
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1 to 12
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Classroom Clipart provides a vast library of free visual resources designed specifically for the educational community. You can explore thousands of categories ranging from animals...more
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Classroom Clipart provides a vast library of free visual resources designed specifically for the educational community. You can explore thousands of categories ranging from animals and anatomy to history and world geography to find the perfect image for any lesson. The site offers a mix of traditional clip art, high-quality photographs, and even animated GIFs, all searchable via a straightforward keyword index. While the free version includes a small watermark on downloads, the images remain clear and professional for use in student handouts, digital presentations, or classroom decorations. Easily download files in standard formats like JPG and PNG.
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Bring history or science lessons to life by having students curate a digital museum or a visual timeline using images found on this site. To engage learners, ask them to select visuals that represent key events or scientific processes, then describe the significance of each selection. Enhance learning by asking students to import their selected clipart into Canva for Education, reviewed here to design professional-looking infographics or posters that explain their findings. After completing their visual designs, extend the learning by having students post their final products to a shared Padlet, reviewed here wall, which allows the class to participate in a digital gallery walk where they can leave feedback or ask questions about their peers' work, fostering a collaborative and reflective learning environment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Life Picture Collection - LIFE
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7 to 12
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The LIFE Picture Collection offers a vast digital archive of iconic photographs from LIFE magazine, featuring the work of some of the most influential photographers of the 20th...more
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The LIFE Picture Collection offers a vast digital archive of iconic photographs from LIFE magazine, featuring the work of some of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. The collection documents major moments in U.S. history, politics, social movements, arts, and popular culture through powerful, primary-source images. Teachers can project selected photos to introduce historical events, spark class discussion, inspire student photographers, or serve as visual prompts for narrative, descriptive, or analytical writing. The site is searchable and easy to navigate, allowing users to browse by topic, era, or photographer. While images can be viewed freely online for educational exploration, a fee is required to license or download high-resolution images.
tag(s): cultures (291), great depression (33), photography (134), politics (124)
In the Classroom
Use the photos found on this site for writing prompts. Search within the site or browse the subjects offered to find one that corresponds to a unit being studied. A good example is the images taken during the Great Depression. Pull up a select few of the images and prompt students to tell the story of what is happening in each image, the emotions it conveys, and the impact it is meant to have on the viewer. This site would benefit teachers of nearly any subject, especially history, language arts, civics, and science.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Heavens Above - Art and Actuality - New York Public Library
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7 to 12
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Think about creating a curriculum link between art and science using this site as a foundation. Original sketches and chromolithographs of celestial events created by French-born artist...more
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Think about creating a curriculum link between art and science using this site as a foundation. Original sketches and chromolithographs of celestial events created by French-born artist and amateur astronomer E.L. Trouvelot are contrasted with contemporary photographic images from NASA.
tag(s): stars (79)
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Use this site on a projector or interactive whiteboard to discuss and informally assess prior knowledge as you start your study of the galaxy and the star in our immediate proximity - the sun. Display the pictures for students via interactive whiteboard/projector during a discussion of topics like sun spots, solar flares, lunar eclipses, etc.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Tessellations
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6 to 12
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The beauty and mathematical precision of tessellations come alive in this site that celebrates these unique and compelling designs. Basic information about tessellations is provided,...more
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The beauty and mathematical precision of tessellations come alive in this site that celebrates these unique and compelling designs. Basic information about tessellations is provided, along with a biographical profile of M.C. Escher, and a list of resources providing more in-depth information. The Gallery contains a number of tessellations created by Escher and others. Especially of interest to teachers and students is an instructional section that explains how to make tessellations using a variety of materials and constructions. Created by David Annal.
tag(s): optical illusions (12)
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Medici - Godfathers of the Renaissance - PBS
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6 to 12
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Take an interactive, insider's tour of 15th century Florence, and explore the Renaissance through several different themes: art, politics, architecture and science, and religion. Meet...more
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Take an interactive, insider's tour of 15th century Florence, and explore the Renaissance through several different themes: art, politics, architecture and science, and religion. Meet the "godfathers" of the Renaissance who will give you tips on how to be a Medici mobster. Discover which Renaissance figure you most resemble. The companion art gallery includes gorgeous images of Renaissance art. If projecting images in the classroom, remember that clothing is a bit scarce in the Sistine Chapel, so consider the maturity level of your students.
tag(s): italy (29), renaissance (39)
In the Classroom
Use the interactive timeline in your classroom on your interactive whiteboard or projector to give students more context about the Renaissance. The site provides some valuable information about the Medici family, who were an important influence on the Renaissance.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Drawing from Life - Smithsonian
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7 to 12
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Spice up a history class and generate discussion with cartoons taken from the Smithsonian Institution's American Art/Portrait Gallery Library Collection. Images, dating from 1862 to...more
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Spice up a history class and generate discussion with cartoons taken from the Smithsonian Institution's American Art/Portrait Gallery Library Collection. Images, dating from 1862 to 1955, reflect the power and popularity of this medium throughout American history. Can be browsed by title, artist, or subject.
tag(s): comics and cartoons (61)
In the Classroom
Art and History teachers will love this online collection of comic drawings houses by the Smithsonian. In a class discussion of validity of sources select a few images that were created to reflect on society or satire it. (We recommend Hogarth's engravings if your class is mature enough) Share the images on the interactive whiteboard or projector with the class. Start a discussion as to what students think the meaning and purpose of the image is. Do a few as a class and have students complete the rest of the images on their own. Have students write up a few quick sentences on the remaining images. Teachers can either finish the activity there or have students share their answers later in a discussion.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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America in Caricature: 1765 - 1865 - University of Indiana
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7 to 12
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This site, by the Lily Library of Indiana University, features the wry wit and artistic talents of America's best political cartoonists. Three distinct and turbulent periods in American...more
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This site, by the Lily Library of Indiana University, features the wry wit and artistic talents of America's best political cartoonists. Three distinct and turbulent periods in American history are represented: The Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. Especially notable are the political cartoons from election years 1860 and 1864. Challenge students to think about how these caricatures compare with those found in today's newspapers.
tag(s): comics and cartoons (61), politics (124)
In the Classroom
Select the images that correspond to the unit being covered in your classroom. Print out the caricatures, laminate and bring to class. Seperate students into groups and have them all work on at least one of the images obtained from the class. Have students analyze and dissect the images to gauge the meaning, purpose and intent. This is an activity that does require some substance of background knowledge, so do this more towards the end of a unit as review.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Art History Time Line - Metropolitan Museum
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6 to 12
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While designed for art history, this timeline will also appeal to anyone interested in concise summaries of the movements of prehistoric civilizations and peoples worldwide. As it moves...more
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While designed for art history, this timeline will also appeal to anyone interested in concise summaries of the movements of prehistoric civilizations and peoples worldwide. As it moves into ancient and modern history, the site offers well-written summaries of the relationships among art, culture, and the political and social developments in each period. World cultures faculty will love this one.
tag(s): art history (104), time (94)
In the Classroom
Select the timeline that corresponds to the unit being studied in class, and open it on the interactive whiteboard or projector. The write-ups provide substantial information, and the images would be helpful for visual learners. Use the timelines to review and summarize the major points of a unit, ensuring students grasp the essential points.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The British Museum: The Middle East and Asia - British Museum
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6 to 12
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This British Museum site about the ancient Middle East and Asia has seemingly endless nooks and crannies, each leading to an encounter with the history and culture of that civilization....more
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This British Museum site about the ancient Middle East and Asia has seemingly endless nooks and crannies, each leading to an encounter with the history and culture of that civilization. Try it as part of a world cultures course, an introduction to Buddhism or Hinduism, or a look at the geography of the Indian subcontinent.
tag(s): art history (104), asia (138), china (79), india (33), middle east (51)
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Scroll down the page to find classroom resoutces for Assyria, Sumer, Babylon, and Chinese Art. Careful searching should lead to content for almost any grade level.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mary Cassatt - Art Renewal Center
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6 to 12
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The Art Renewal Center features 100 artworks by Mary Cassatt. Each image includes the date it was painted, the medium used, the canvas size, and its current location. Additionally,...more
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The Art Renewal Center features 100 artworks by Mary Cassatt. Each image includes the date it was painted, the medium used, the canvas size, and its current location. Additionally, the site features her family relationships, a timeline of her life and artwork, a library, images of Mary herself, and a wonder wall. There is also a 3D Gallery where you can explore her artwork.
tag(s): art history (104), artists (100), impressionism (5), painting (49)
In the Classroom
Have students pay particular attention to previous works of art. Ask them what makes Cassatt's paintings Impressionistic. After students have viewed several of Cassatt's paintings, ask them what the themes of her paintings might be (women and children). Create a class Padlet, reviewed here, and enhance student learning by asking small groups to research Mary Cassatt and decide on the five most interesting facts about her life. Have the small groups post these on the Padlet.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Essential Vermeer
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6 to 12
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This site offers a comprehensive look at the work and life of 17th century Dutch painter Jans Vermeer. It includes an extensive catalog with many full-color, large format images of...more
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This site offers a comprehensive look at the work and life of 17th century Dutch painter Jans Vermeer. It includes an extensive catalog with many full-color, large format images of his paintings. There are also sections on the painter's life, the various schools of Dutch art, and Vermeer's patrons. Great art history reference site!
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Photography from National Geographic - National Geographic
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2 to 12
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Photography can be both an art form and a form of scientific inquiry. Photos of People and Cultures can promote human understanding better than any written words. This site from ...more
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Photography can be both an art form and a form of scientific inquiry. Photos of People and Cultures can promote human understanding better than any written words. This site from National Geographic can serve both ends if used properly. Art teachers "focus" on tips and techniques and photography advice areas, while science/social studies teachers will easily locate a wide range of plant, animal, culture, and geography images. As always, the photos themselves are exquisite. You will need to sign up for the free newsletter (with email) to view the photos.
tag(s): animals (274), photography (134)
In the Classroom
Share a photo of the day as an activator at the start of a lesson on your projector or interactive whiteboard (IWB). Allow a student of the day to select his/her photo of the day as a class inspiration. Share a photo as a visual writing prompt. Use tools on your IWB to discover and reveal design elements in the photos in art class. Use selected collections on laptops with student partners (galleries) to provide a visual experience of a location or culture you are studying, engage students and enhance learning by asking students to use Padlet, reviewed here, to record their observations for visual evidence of some of the major concepts you have discussed in class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Art of the Stamp - Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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4 to 12
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Art and Social Studies teachers will find this collection of contemporary stamp artwork interesting both for its style and for the range of themes that have been incorporated into stamps....more
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Art and Social Studies teachers will find this collection of contemporary stamp artwork interesting both for its style and for the range of themes that have been incorporated into stamps. The oversize artwork helps illustrate the details in these images.
tag(s): africa (154), african american (130)
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Use this site as a learning center or station during a lesson on the evolution of mail services in the US, and how services such as the pony express was affected by Westward expansion. Allow students to explore the site on classroom computers, using the stamp template as a formative assessment of their understanding. To make the stamp activity more content-based, have students design their stamps to reflect what they learned rather than allowing them to draw anything they can think of. History teachers will like this one!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Native American Collections at The Bancroft Library - UC Berkeley Library
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6 to 12
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Of interest to teachers of social studies, American history, or art, this site from UC Berkeley samples over 400 years of artistic portrayals of Native Americans in a variety of ...more
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Of interest to teachers of social studies, American history, or art, this site from UC Berkeley samples over 400 years of artistic portrayals of Native Americans in a variety of settings. The site is notable both for the quality of the images and for the contexts in which they are presented. Suitable for a wide age range, depending on the level of guidance provided by the classroom teacher.
tag(s): art history (104), native americans (131), painting (49)
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Use this site on a projector or interactive whiteboard to discuss and informally assess prior knowledge as you start your study of Native American Culture. Besure to see the interactive timeline. It could be used to discuss Native American culture both pre-colonialism and during Westward Expansion. Have students research the site in order to better understand the way Indians have been depicted in modern culture rather than the reality. To show what they have learned from this site, extend learning by challenging students to create an online graphic to share using Visme, reviewed here. Visme allows you to choose to create a video, infographic, charts, and others.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Smithsonian Education - Smithsonian
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4 to 12
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Divided into resources for educators, parents, and students, this Smithsonian site has a wealth of information. ...more
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Divided into resources for educators, parents, and students, this Smithsonian site has a wealth of information.
tag(s): cultures (291)
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The lesson plans in the educator's section are sorted subject area and cover arts and design, language arts, history and culture, and science and technology. The site also has helpful hints for planning a field trip to the Smithsonian, as well as a searchable database that allows educators to browse the lesson plans in search of a particular subject.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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George Eastman Museum
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6 to 12
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This site highlights the offerings of the George Eastman House by providing information on each of the museum's resident and traveling exhibits, as well as information about George...more
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This site highlights the offerings of the George Eastman House by providing information on each of the museum's resident and traveling exhibits, as well as information about George Eastman, founder of the Eastman Kodak company, and his historic estate in Rochester, NY. There are even 360 degree cameras for viewing the rooms and gardens of the estate. The Education and Research section has video demonstrations of historical photographic processes, and each of the exhibit explanations provide useful information on the history of photography.
tag(s): inventors and inventions (88), photography (134)
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Have students compare and contrast the different virtual tours using Venn Diagram Creator by Canva, reviewed here. Students can share what they learned on Lino, reviewed here. Finally, students can learn more about the George Eastman House using Kiddle, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Vatican Museums
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6 to 12
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This site brings the Vatican to you through interactive tours of the Sistine Chapel and other sections of the Vatican Museums. Students can browse the exhibits, and, in some cases,...more
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This site brings the Vatican to you through interactive tours of the Sistine Chapel and other sections of the Vatican Museums. Students can browse the exhibits, and, in some cases, view detailed versions of the paintings themselves. The Sistine Chapel section alone is worth a visit, both as a rich cultural resource, and as a fine arts resource.
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Archimedes' Laboratory Puzzles
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6 to 12
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With puzzles to make, puzzles to solve, and optical illusions to observe, this interactive site puts brains and eyes to the test. The site also has a maze maker, math ...more
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With puzzles to make, puzzles to solve, and optical illusions to observe, this interactive site puts brains and eyes to the test. The site also has a maze maker, math games, word games, and tricks to perform. The "Puzzles to make" section has detailed directions and printable instructions for using these puzzles in the classroom.
tag(s): puzzles (162)
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Buggy and Buddy - Make Your Own Kaleidoscope - Buggy and Buddy - Science for Kids
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2 to 8
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This is an online STEAM do-it-yourself that lets you experiment with lines, fills, and color to create your own kaleidoscope. There are many possible connections in imaging, color,...more
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This is an online STEAM do-it-yourself that lets you experiment with lines, fills, and color to create your own kaleidoscope. There are many possible connections in imaging, color, and mathematics that one might draw from this one. It's also just plain fun to try. Meets Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):
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