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Create a Word Bank
Created by:
Nikki S. from New York, NY
Grade Level:
Elementary School
January
17
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2011
Category:
Summer Design Institute
Subject Area:
Language Arts,
Lesson Time:
90 minutes for classroom activities
T Shirt Design for Real
Created by:
Judy K. from Brooklyn, NY
Grade Level:
High School
December
30
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2010
Category:
Graphic Design
Subject Area:
Arts, Social Studies,
Lesson Time:
495 minutes for classroom activities
Visually United
Created by:
Teresita H. from Miami, FL
Grade Level:
Middle School
December
14
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2010
Category:
Other
Subject Area:
Social Studies, Technology,
Lesson Time:
260 minutes for classroom activities
What Should a Playground Look Like?
Created by:
Lauren P. from New York, NY
Grade Level:
PreK-1
December
4
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2010
Category:
School Design
Subject Area:
Arts, Language Arts, Social Studies,
Lesson Time:
90 minutes for classroom activities
The Energy Efficient Chemical House
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Christopher V. from New Orleans, LA
Grade Level:
Middle School
November
29
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2010
Category:
Architecture
Subject Area:
Science,
Lesson Time:
90 minutes for classroom activities and 20 minutes for homework
Let the Games Begin
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Shannon L. from San Diego, CA
Grade Level:
Elementary School
November
22
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2010
Category:
Product Design
Subject Area:
Mathematics,
Lesson Time:
225 minutes for classroom activities
Redesign My Street! Street Design For Pedestrian Safety
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Jennifer M. from San Diego, CA
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Middle School
November
21
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2010
Category:
Urban Planning
Subject Area:
Arts, Language Arts, Mathematics,
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300 minutes for classroom activities
Courtyard Design
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Anita Y. from New york, NY
Grade Level:
Middle School
November
18
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2010
Category:
City of Neighborhoods
Subject Area:
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Lesson Time:
180 minutes for classroom activities
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