HISTORY CURRICULUM, Grades K-5

HISTORY - CRAFTS & ART APPRECIATION
Supplemental curricula serve many purposes. They may be used to provide additional, isolated, focused instruction and practice on a particular concept or skill. They are also used to enhance and increase interest in aspects of the course. The products listed below all have a vendor purchase price. Please check out the history websites if you need "free" history supplemental curriculum.
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HISTORY - CRAFTS
6, World History Build a Pyramid Kit (S1125A)
Students construct 8" high paper pyramid. Kit includes 8 Egyptian designs, chart of the hieroglyphic alphabet, a brief history of the pyramid, and markers/paper.
http://www.teachersdiscovery-socialstudies.com/
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6, World History Papyrus Art Kits (S411B)
Students color Egyptian designs, people and scenes on real papyrus paper.
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6, World History Papyrus Paper Making Kit (S1093)
Students use partially dried raw papyrus strips to make real papyrus sheets of paper.
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6, World History Papyrus Bookmark Kit (S412B)
Students make a papyrus paper bookmark using the hieroglyphic symbols chart.
http://www.teachersdiscovery-socialstudies.com/
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7, Medieval History Medieval Alphabet Kit (S780A)
A complete reproducible alphabet set of 26 intricately designed illuminated letters to color and display.
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7, Medieval History Medieval Pennant Kit (S814A)
Students choose from designs to make their own Medieval pennant.
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7, Medieval History Coat of Arms Project (S2306)
Students design their own coat of arms and learn about heraldry and other terms through the DVD.
http://www.teachersdiscovery-socialstudies.com/
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HISTORY - ART APPRECIATION
K - 5 Masterpiece of the Month (Teacher Created Resources)
(TCL0018)
Students learn about the artistic elements of a famous piece of art. Students do a follow up activity that mimics the famous work of art, only using chalk, crayons, tempera paint, and more.
http://www.teachercreated.com/
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K - 8

Discovering Great Artists (Bright Ideas for Learning)
A higly recommended book for hands-on art for children in the styles of the great masters. Includes information about the artist, when they lived, and their art technique and style. The book also includes art games, a make-your-own art timeline, art activities, and an art resource guide. Some (but not all) of the great artists included in this book are:
DaVinci
Michelangelo
Rembrandt
Monet
Degas
Picasso
Van Gogh
Dali
Matisse
Pollock
Lichtenstein
O'Keefe
http://www.rainbowresource.com/

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K - 12 Art Cyclopedia
The guide to great art on the Internet. Use this website to tie art appreciation to your study of history.
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/
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K - 12 Olga's Gallery
One of the largest online collections. Includes information about the artists, when they lived, and their works of art.
http://www.abcgallery.com/
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K - 12 National Gallery of Art - Online Tours
Tours are organized by artist, works of art, and themes.
http://www.nga.gov/onlinetours/index.shtm
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