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Pick It Up!
Created by: Jennifer M. from San Diego, CA
Grade Level: Elementary School	December 10, 2009
Category: Graphic Design
Subject Area: Arts,
Lesson Time: 5 sessions total; Part 1: 45-60 min for each session; Part 2: Allow 4 hours for field trip and debrief; Allow 2 hours for final design work sessions, sharing, and assessment. If possible, teacher may allow quick 10 minute consultation meetings with each


Tour + Workshop = DESIGN: Presenting Information
Created by: Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
Grade Level: High School	September 22, 2009
Category: Graphic Design
Subject Area: Arts, Language Arts,
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Logo Design Basics: School ID
Created by: Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
Grade Level: Middle School	February 10, 2009
Category: Graphic Design
Subject Area: Arts,
Lesson Time: Seven sessions (or more if time allows)


Logo Design Basics: School ID
Created by: Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
Grade Level: High School	February 10, 2009
Category: Graphic Design
Subject Area: Arts,
Lesson Time: Seven sessions (or more if time allows)


Logo Design Basics: Your Name Here
Created by: Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
Grade Level: Elementary School	February 10, 2009
Category: Graphic Design
Subject Area: Arts,
Lesson Time: Four sessions


Introduction to Book Cover Design for the NYCDOE 2009-10 Citywide Publication Design Competition
Created by: Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
Grade Level: High School	January 21, 2009
Category: Graphic Design
Subject Area: Arts,
Lesson Time: Five sessions (or more if time allows)


Yes, Thank You!
Created by: kat c. from St. Paul, MN
Grade Level: Middle School	August 26, 2008
Category: Graphic Design
Subject Area: Arts,
Lesson Time: five 45-minute classes


Hello My Name is . . . Helvetica
Created by: Emily G. from New Orleans, LA
Grade Level: PreK-1	August 24, 2008
Category: Graphic Design
Subject Area: Arts, Language Arts, Mathematics,
Lesson Time: Two 30-45 minute periods

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