American writer Henry Miller said, "Art teaches nothing, except the significance of life." Few teachers would argue the importance of teaching art in schools. How many times have you seen a student who struggles in every other subject light up w Full Review »

Grade Range
2nd - 8th
Rating
Rated 4.0/5 Stars.

Students discover impressionism and artists like Monet and Renoir that defined the impressionism art movement. They then use the artistic effects in ImageBlender, or another image editor, to emulate what an impressionistic picture might look like. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - Higher Ed
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students read an article about Congo the chimpanzee's artwork and its auction possibilities. They complete vocabulary exercises, discuss the article and take a true/false quiz. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - Higher Ed
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students read an article about Congo the chimpanzee's artwork and its auction possibilities. They complete vocabulary exercises, discuss the article and take a true/false quiz. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th - 12th
Rating
Rated 4.0/5 Stars.

Students visit an on-line art museum in Paris, analyze several landscapes, and explore the painting techniques. They become familiar with distinctive aspects of classical Impressionist landscape paintings. Full Review »

Grade Range
7th
Rating
Rated 4.0/5 Stars.

Students review the artistic style of Impressionism. They choose an Impressionistic artist who appeals to them and create a Power Point presentation based on this choice. Full Review »

Grade Range
7th
Rating
Rated 4.0/5 Stars.

Students compare and contrast Impressionist painting and Imagist poetry. They compose an Imagist poem and paint an Impressionist painting. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th - 10th
Rating
Rated 4.0/5 Stars.

Students explore and discuss Impressionism and artists, like Monet and Renoir, who defined the Impressionism Art Movement, choose an artist to research, and create web sites based on their research. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th
Rating
Rated 4.0/5 Stars.

Students find words for different feelings: sad, happy, annoyed, bored, puzzled, etc. They think of colors which seem to fit each feeling. A painting is introduced and they are asked to verbalize how it makes them feel. What mood does it represent? __ Full Review »

Grade Range
Kindergarten - 3rd
Rating
Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students synthesize their historical knowledge of the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock by looking at period paintings of Albert Beirstadt and Pierre Renoir, enabling them to depict in a performance for their parents, the original dress of Pilgrim students. Full Review »