Georgia O'Keeffe's landscapes inspire a study of deserts and creation of detailed desert ecosystem drawings.
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Look at a variety of topographical maps and desert photographs. Research the meanings of terms and symbols used to describe the world's deserts. Describe similarities and differences between desert environments and the local environment, citing plant and animal life, temperature, and rainfall, for example.
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Study desert scenes painted by Georgia O'Keeffe. Identify elements of desert landscapes depicted in her art.
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Cover the work surface with newspaper. Experiment with Crayola® Watercolor Paints to create a sand dune effect that shows various planes of landscape. Dry on a flat surface.
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When dry, add details with Crayola Colored Pencils.
Create an intricate stained glass pattern. On tracing paper, translucent marker colors seem to glow in sunlight.
Track how Edison's inventions changed everyday life. Imagine a world without lightbulbs or sound recordings!
Explore how gravity and the moon affect tides. Find out how tides are useful to man.
Relish William Blake's immortal poem <I>The Tiger</I>! Choose a favorite tiger species to illustrate in realistic detail
Create a replica of a tropical island, complete with palm trees, coral reefs, and other wildlife.
Capture amazing rain forest birds with a scratch-out crayon technique.
Camouflage your favorite rainforest animals!
Create your own treasure map using topographic symbols and a directional compass.