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Local Hero Scene Part 2

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Local Hero Scene Part 2

OregonASK

K - 5

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Students continue to complete on their local heroes scenes and share their final products to the class.

This activity is part 3 of a 5 part series: Everyday Superheroes, Local Hero Scene Part 1, Local Hero Scene Part 2, Preparing for the Local Hero Walk, and Local Hero Walk.

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Vitamins, Mineral Supplements, and You

Whole Body, Whole Self, Stories and Perspectives

Vitamins, Mineral Supplements, and You

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

How effective are vitamins and mineral supplements? Who benefits from these supplements, and how do they know which supplements to take? Students explore these and other questions as they read and discuss articles from journalists, experts, and critics.

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Yoga for Worry and Anxiety (Grades 6-8)

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

Yoga for Worry and Anxiety (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students learn yoga positions and breathing techniques to help alleviate worry and anxiety and build confidence.

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The Swings

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

The Swings

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

1 Hour

Students read a comic about the Swings, grandparents who are planning a family party. Students read and act out the comic story to understand the feel of swing and its offspring.

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Infomercials (Team Building) Game

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Infomercials (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

20 Minutes

Pitch your wacky products with creative and clever infomercials! Let's close that deal!

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A Visit to South America

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

A Visit to South America

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students research and plan a family trip to a South American country, developing key research, collaboration, and organizational skills.

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Responding to the News

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

Responding to the News

Pulitzer Center

K - 8

1 Hour 30 Minutes

In this activity, students reflect on how to find hope in news stories about global issues. Students will identify an underreported news story that interests them, and use visual art or found poetry to creatively call attention to the issues it raises.

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Brand Design Mood Board (Grades 9-12)

Arts in Action, Digital Voices

Brand Design Mood Board (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students will use design elements and principles (colors, images, shapes, etc.) to create a mood board to promote their own business brand concept.

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Kit Inventory

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Kit Inventory

California Academy of Sciences

K - 8

1 Hour

Students learn to use the Windowpane technique to take stock of materials at the beginning of an investigative unit.

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Strut Like an Animal

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Strut Like an Animal

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

2 Hours

This activity introduces the concept of musical notation through animal footprints. Using cut-out animal footprints, students practice walking through musical bars to replicate how musicians play through them.

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“Shape” Your Own Touch-and-Feel Book

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

“Shape” Your Own Touch-and-Feel Book

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Young children love touch-and-feel books. In this activity, children will work in groups to create their own touch-and-feel books. Each of them will receive a page with geometric shapes cut out of it and use these shapes as a part of a picture. Behind the cut-out shape, they will place a piece of felt, making their pictures perfect for a touch-and-feel book.

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Feelings and Words

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives

Feelings and Words

kid-grit

K - 2

10 Minutes

In this opener, you will help students identify their feelings using words on the wall. Developing vocabulary and attaching words about feelings is the gateway to emotional intelligence. Students do not have to share why they feel the way they do; they only share how they feel. We let the students have these feelings without judgment. We just let them learn how to say them aloud. Of course, if they want to share their "why" about the feeling, encourage them to express themselves.

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Local Hero Scene Part 2

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Local Hero Scene Part 2

OregonASK

K - 5

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Students continue to complete on their local heroes scenes and share their final products to the class.

This activity is part 3 of a 5 part series: Everyday Superheroes, Local Hero Scene Part 1, Local Hero Scene Part 2, Preparing for the Local Hero Walk, and Local Hero Walk.

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Vitamins, Mineral Supplements, and You

Whole Body, Whole Self, Stories and Perspectives

Vitamins, Mineral Supplements, and You

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

How effective are vitamins and mineral supplements? Who benefits from these supplements, and how do they know which supplements to take? Students explore these and other questions as they read and discuss articles from journalists, experts, and critics.

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Yoga for Worry and Anxiety (Grades 6-8)

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

Yoga for Worry and Anxiety (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students learn yoga positions and breathing techniques to help alleviate worry and anxiety and build confidence.

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The Swings

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

The Swings

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

1 Hour

Students read a comic about the Swings, grandparents who are planning a family party. Students read and act out the comic story to understand the feel of swing and its offspring.

Discover Activity

Infomercials (Team Building) Game

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Infomercials (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

20 Minutes

Pitch your wacky products with creative and clever infomercials! Let's close that deal!

Discover Activity

A Visit to South America

We The People, Stories and Perspectives

A Visit to South America

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students research and plan a family trip to a South American country, developing key research, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Discover Activity

Responding to the News

Digital Voices, Stories and Perspectives

Responding to the News

Pulitzer Center

K - 8

1 Hour 30 Minutes

In this activity, students reflect on how to find hope in news stories about global issues. Students will identify an underreported news story that interests them, and use visual art or found poetry to creatively call attention to the issues it raises.

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Brand Design Mood Board (Grades 9-12)

Arts in Action, Digital Voices

Brand Design Mood Board (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students will use design elements and principles (colors, images, shapes, etc.) to create a mood board to promote their own business brand concept.

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Kit Inventory

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, The Natural World

Kit Inventory

California Academy of Sciences

K - 8

1 Hour

Students learn to use the Windowpane technique to take stock of materials at the beginning of an investigative unit.

Discover Activity

Strut Like an Animal

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Strut Like an Animal

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

2 Hours

This activity introduces the concept of musical notation through animal footprints. Using cut-out animal footprints, students practice walking through musical bars to replicate how musicians play through them.

Discover Activity

“Shape” Your Own Touch-and-Feel Book

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

“Shape” Your Own Touch-and-Feel Book

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Young children love touch-and-feel books. In this activity, children will work in groups to create their own touch-and-feel books. Each of them will receive a page with geometric shapes cut out of it and use these shapes as a part of a picture. Behind the cut-out shape, they will place a piece of felt, making their pictures perfect for a touch-and-feel book.

Discover Activity

Feelings and Words

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives

Feelings and Words

kid-grit

K - 2

10 Minutes

In this opener, you will help students identify their feelings using words on the wall. Developing vocabulary and attaching words about feelings is the gateway to emotional intelligence. Students do not have to share why they feel the way they do; they only share how they feel. We let the students have these feelings without judgment. We just let them learn how to say them aloud. Of course, if they want to share their "why" about the feeling, encourage them to express themselves.

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Collections

Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Arts in Action

12 Activities

Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab

Nickelodeon + Mizzen Education

3 - 5

12 Hours

Attention, Funologists! Nickelodeon's Our World is calling on young innovators to join them in their Play Lab to help design thrilling new games for Worldwide Day of Play. This adventure starts in the with exploring a variety of games to uncover what makes them fun and exciting. Equipped with these insights, participants will then craft their own unique game from scratch, aiming to make it a success on the big day. This innovative learning journey creates experiences that improve youths' health, wellbeing, and agency. Join us to collaborate, innovate, and turn fun into reality!

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Things to Know Before You Grow

The Natural World, Belonging and Community, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

4 Activities

Things to Know Before You Grow

Farm to Table Kids

3 - 8

4 Hours 55 Minutes

The Ultimate Garden Planning Toolkit for Curious Kids & Inspired Educators

Before you plant your first seed, there are a few essential things every gardener should know—and this module delivers them in the most hands-on, kid-friendly way possible. In “Things to Know Before You Grow,” students explore the fundamentals of garden success: how to read a plant hardiness zone map, understand frost dates, calculate seed starting schedules, and document their observations like real scientists. This four-lesson collection is packed with interactive worksheets, educator-friendly slides, and real-life garden planning tools that help youth think critically and connect deeply with the rhythms of nature.

Designed by Farmer Steph and the team at Farm to Table Kids, this module brings the garden to life in your classroom or afterschool program. It also features exclusive “how-to” videos from Farmer Steph, offering step-by-step support and encouragement straight from the garden. These videos give learners a direct connection to the seasonal cycles they’re studying—setting the stage for confident, climate-smart planting.

Once you've soaked up all the "Things to Know Before You Grow," don’t stop there! Continue the adventure with our partner collection: “How to Grow Dahlias”—a joyful, flower-filled deep dive into one of the most beloved and magical plants in the garden.

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How to Grow Dahlias

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

5 Activities

How to Grow Dahlias

Farm to Table Kids

3 - 8

6 Hours 50 Minutes

“How to Grow Dahlias: A Full-Season Garden Guide”


Once your learners know “Things to Know Before You Grow,” it’s time to dig into the garden and get their hands dirty with one of the most beloved and magical plants of all—dahlias! In this joyful, in-depth module, youth follow the full life cycle of a dahlia, from inspecting tubers in spring to harvesting show-stopping blooms, and finally saving those tubers for next season’s magic. Along the way, they’ll learn how to identify healthy tubers, prep and plant with confidence, care for their plants organically, and participate in the fall tradition of cutting back, dividing, and overwintering their garden’s gold.


The “How to Grow Dahlias” collection includes five hands-on lessons and a library of interactive worksheets, journal pages, and planting-day checklists—plus several engaging “how-to” videos from Farmer Steph herself. Whether you’re growing dahlias in a schoolyard bed or in containers on a sunny windowsill, this module turns your classroom into a bloom-filled lab where kids learn to nurture life, track seasonal change, and celebrate every stage of the growing cycle.


By the end of this series, students won’t just grow flowers—they’ll grow confidence, observation skills, and a lifelong appreciation for the natural beauty they helped bring to life.

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I'm Beginning to See the Light

Arts in Action, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

14 Activities

I'm Beginning to See the Light

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

14 Hours

The JALC-AC's first module, Module 1: I'm Beginning to See the Light, ignites the creativity and voice of youth as they learn the essential elements of jazz- all while engaging with science, social studies, math, physical education, art, and social-emotional learning concepts and skills.

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Fascinating Rhythm

Arts in Action, Digital Voices

15 Activities

Fascinating Rhythm

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

10 Hours

The JALC-AC’s second module, Module 2: Fascinating Rhythm encourages students to explore the rhythms, or patterns of their lives. Students learn how to represent rhythmic patterns through symbols – both random and those used by musicians and musical educators – arranging and rearranging the symbols to create sound and movement.

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The Big Easy

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

15 Activities

The Big Easy

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

20 Hours

Step into the vibrant world of Jazz at Lincoln Center's "The Big Easy" module, where students embark on an exhilarating journey of creativity and discovery. Jazz at Lincoln Center has made identifying and decoding symbols in art a fun and easy process. Throughout the module, students learn to "read" a provided comic book by researching the history of New Orleans and learning the tools artists use to symbolize their experiences, emotions, etc., in their work. Students studying the fundamentals of music, dance, and illustration, throughut this immersive experience, unleash their imagination, celebrate diversity, and ignite their passion for lifelong learning.

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Amplify Youth Voice with SEL

Belonging and Community, Leadership and Teamwork

15 Activities

Amplify Youth Voice with SEL

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Empower youth, amplify student voice, and make learning an adventure! The activities in this playlist are designed to spark creativity, foster teamwork, and encourage self-discovery, making learning an adventure that students look forward to each day. This playlist is packed with engaging activities in the arts, career exploration, and social and emotional learning — that foster self-awareness, creativity, connection, and belonging. Each lesson plan equips you to engage students to become more active participants in their own journey.

"The most memorable lessons often come from the journey, not the destination — enjoy the messiness of learning, it's here that the real magic happens." — Lauren B. González

This Playlist was curated by Lauren B. González, in collaboration with Mizzen Education. Lauren has more than 15 years in the educational field and is a doctoral candidate for Applied Learning Sciences at The University of Miami. A first-generation Latina and daughter of Cuban exiles, Lauren describes her approach to learning as "holistic, respectful of student cultures, and deeply rooted in resilience and empathy."

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STEAM Discovery & Learning with Mizzen Education

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Arts in Action

19 Activities

STEAM Discovery & Learning with Mizzen Education

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

This playlist will ignite curiosity and creativity for grades K-12 with a lineup of specially-curated STEAM activities! From mind-bending math puzzles and hands-on science experiments to coding adventures and imaginative art projects, each activity is a new gateway to discovery!

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OnTRaC: Using Theater to Explore Careers in the Arts

Arts in Action, Future Ready: Learning and Earning

3 Activities

OnTRaC: Using Theater to Explore Careers in the Arts

ArtsConnection

9 - 12

4 Hours 30 Minutes

OnTRaC: Using Theater to Explore Careers in the Arts is a series of art-led activities that encourage young people to identify careers in the arts and creative fields. Students begin by identifying arts careers represented in their personal networks and within their own communities, as well as arts and creative fields that they're interested in learning more about. Then, they use improvisational theater activities to practice interview skills - for any school or job interview. Find a structure and framework to support young people to host a Visit with an Arts Professional. OnTRaC uses theater techniques as an entry point -- students engage in ice-breaker activities, role-play and other activities to increase skills in support of college and career readiness, including first impressions, networking and interviewing skills.

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Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Arts in Action

12 Activities

Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab

Nickelodeon + Mizzen Education

3 - 5

12 Hours

Attention, Funologists! Nickelodeon's Our World is calling on young innovators to join them in their Play Lab to help design thrilling new games for Worldwide Day of Play. This adventure starts in the with exploring a variety of games to uncover what makes them fun and exciting. Equipped with these insights, participants will then craft their own unique game from scratch, aiming to make it a success on the big day. This innovative learning journey creates experiences that improve youths' health, wellbeing, and agency. Join us to collaborate, innovate, and turn fun into reality!

Discover Collection

Things to Know Before You Grow

The Natural World, Belonging and Community, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

4 Activities

Things to Know Before You Grow

Farm to Table Kids

3 - 8

4 Hours 55 Minutes

The Ultimate Garden Planning Toolkit for Curious Kids & Inspired Educators

Before you plant your first seed, there are a few essential things every gardener should know—and this module delivers them in the most hands-on, kid-friendly way possible. In “Things to Know Before You Grow,” students explore the fundamentals of garden success: how to read a plant hardiness zone map, understand frost dates, calculate seed starting schedules, and document their observations like real scientists. This four-lesson collection is packed with interactive worksheets, educator-friendly slides, and real-life garden planning tools that help youth think critically and connect deeply with the rhythms of nature.

Designed by Farmer Steph and the team at Farm to Table Kids, this module brings the garden to life in your classroom or afterschool program. It also features exclusive “how-to” videos from Farmer Steph, offering step-by-step support and encouragement straight from the garden. These videos give learners a direct connection to the seasonal cycles they’re studying—setting the stage for confident, climate-smart planting.

Once you've soaked up all the "Things to Know Before You Grow," don’t stop there! Continue the adventure with our partner collection: “How to Grow Dahlias”—a joyful, flower-filled deep dive into one of the most beloved and magical plants in the garden.

Discover Collection

How to Grow Dahlias

The Natural World, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

5 Activities

How to Grow Dahlias

Farm to Table Kids

3 - 8

6 Hours 50 Minutes

“How to Grow Dahlias: A Full-Season Garden Guide”


Once your learners know “Things to Know Before You Grow,” it’s time to dig into the garden and get their hands dirty with one of the most beloved and magical plants of all—dahlias! In this joyful, in-depth module, youth follow the full life cycle of a dahlia, from inspecting tubers in spring to harvesting show-stopping blooms, and finally saving those tubers for next season’s magic. Along the way, they’ll learn how to identify healthy tubers, prep and plant with confidence, care for their plants organically, and participate in the fall tradition of cutting back, dividing, and overwintering their garden’s gold.


The “How to Grow Dahlias” collection includes five hands-on lessons and a library of interactive worksheets, journal pages, and planting-day checklists—plus several engaging “how-to” videos from Farmer Steph herself. Whether you’re growing dahlias in a schoolyard bed or in containers on a sunny windowsill, this module turns your classroom into a bloom-filled lab where kids learn to nurture life, track seasonal change, and celebrate every stage of the growing cycle.


By the end of this series, students won’t just grow flowers—they’ll grow confidence, observation skills, and a lifelong appreciation for the natural beauty they helped bring to life.

Discover Collection

I'm Beginning to See the Light

Arts in Action, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

14 Activities

I'm Beginning to See the Light

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

14 Hours

The JALC-AC's first module, Module 1: I'm Beginning to See the Light, ignites the creativity and voice of youth as they learn the essential elements of jazz- all while engaging with science, social studies, math, physical education, art, and social-emotional learning concepts and skills.

Discover Collection

Fascinating Rhythm

Arts in Action, Digital Voices

15 Activities

Fascinating Rhythm

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

10 Hours

The JALC-AC’s second module, Module 2: Fascinating Rhythm encourages students to explore the rhythms, or patterns of their lives. Students learn how to represent rhythmic patterns through symbols – both random and those used by musicians and musical educators – arranging and rearranging the symbols to create sound and movement.

Discover Collection

The Big Easy

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

15 Activities

The Big Easy

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

20 Hours

Step into the vibrant world of Jazz at Lincoln Center's "The Big Easy" module, where students embark on an exhilarating journey of creativity and discovery. Jazz at Lincoln Center has made identifying and decoding symbols in art a fun and easy process. Throughout the module, students learn to "read" a provided comic book by researching the history of New Orleans and learning the tools artists use to symbolize their experiences, emotions, etc., in their work. Students studying the fundamentals of music, dance, and illustration, throughut this immersive experience, unleash their imagination, celebrate diversity, and ignite their passion for lifelong learning.

Discover Collection

Amplify Youth Voice with SEL

Belonging and Community, Leadership and Teamwork

15 Activities

Amplify Youth Voice with SEL

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Empower youth, amplify student voice, and make learning an adventure! The activities in this playlist are designed to spark creativity, foster teamwork, and encourage self-discovery, making learning an adventure that students look forward to each day. This playlist is packed with engaging activities in the arts, career exploration, and social and emotional learning — that foster self-awareness, creativity, connection, and belonging. Each lesson plan equips you to engage students to become more active participants in their own journey.

"The most memorable lessons often come from the journey, not the destination — enjoy the messiness of learning, it's here that the real magic happens." — Lauren B. González

This Playlist was curated by Lauren B. González, in collaboration with Mizzen Education. Lauren has more than 15 years in the educational field and is a doctoral candidate for Applied Learning Sciences at The University of Miami. A first-generation Latina and daughter of Cuban exiles, Lauren describes her approach to learning as "holistic, respectful of student cultures, and deeply rooted in resilience and empathy."

Discover Collection

STEAM Discovery & Learning with Mizzen Education

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Arts in Action

19 Activities

STEAM Discovery & Learning with Mizzen Education

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

This playlist will ignite curiosity and creativity for grades K-12 with a lineup of specially-curated STEAM activities! From mind-bending math puzzles and hands-on science experiments to coding adventures and imaginative art projects, each activity is a new gateway to discovery!

Discover Collection

OnTRaC: Using Theater to Explore Careers in the Arts

Arts in Action, Future Ready: Learning and Earning

3 Activities

OnTRaC: Using Theater to Explore Careers in the Arts

ArtsConnection

9 - 12

4 Hours 30 Minutes

OnTRaC: Using Theater to Explore Careers in the Arts is a series of art-led activities that encourage young people to identify careers in the arts and creative fields. Students begin by identifying arts careers represented in their personal networks and within their own communities, as well as arts and creative fields that they're interested in learning more about. Then, they use improvisational theater activities to practice interview skills - for any school or job interview. Find a structure and framework to support young people to host a Visit with an Arts Professional. OnTRaC uses theater techniques as an entry point -- students engage in ice-breaker activities, role-play and other activities to increase skills in support of college and career readiness, including first impressions, networking and interviewing skills.

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