Young scholars research the history of American Folk Art, as evidenced in weathervanes and whirligigs. They compare and contrast the traditional examples they find with their more modern drawings. They then recognize and apply math terms...

Students study the folk art form of pojagi wrapping cloth used in Korean culture. In this Korean culture lesson plan, students study examples of the pojagi art and discuss its features. Students work with cloth scraps to make their own...

A comprehensive and straightforward tool can help your critical thinkers analyze art. This presentation teaches your young artists to look at a piece of work critically, analyzing the artist, the period, the symbolism, and the artistic...

Learn about the Pennsylvania Dutch folk art, Rotational Hex Design. This image-rich presentation provides a comprehensive description of the origin and meaning behind these interesting totems. Instructions to create these symmetrical...

Metal work can be a wonderful way to expose learners to Mexican folk art. This resource provides all the necessary steps for creating Mexican metal tooling with your art class. Images, web links, recommended books and products make...

Create to understand the cultural significance and beauty of Huichol Yarn Painting. Elementary learners use glue and bright yarn to create images similar to those made by the native Mexican Huichol Tribe. Note: Images of this art form...

Kids of any age can experience the beauty, color, and patterns of Oaxacan art. They view, discuss, and then make their own versions of Oaxacan animal sculptures using sulphite paper. This would be a good follow-up activity to accompany a...

Here is a symmetry lesson which invites learners to explore symmetrical and unsymmetrical shapes. They reconfigure shapes with two or three lines of symmetry, and discover symmetry in pieces of art.

Young artists use Paintstik colors on paper, canvas, metal, fabric or another surface to create a work of art to be presented in a gallery. Students research the origins of the "Snakebasket" they are creating. These art lessons produce...

Spanish learners will follow directions given in Spanish (provided here) to craft an "ojo de dios". Learners will also discuss where it originated from and what its purpose is. 

Fourth graders examine art critically and discuss art they have made, art made by their peers, and art made by recognized artists. They add to their art vocabulary and use it accurately to discuss art.

Students investigate the use of cloth-based art forms intended to pass down traditions and history. They research types of quilts, quilt characteristics and then identify how Freedom Quilts were historically used in the US.

Students complete art analysis for American folk art in the form of trade signs. In this art analysis lesson, students complete careful looking questions, discussion questions, context questions, and related activities to analyze the...

Students complete art analysis for Edgar Tolson's American folk art. In this folk art lesson, students complete careful looking questions, discussion questions, context questions, and related activities to analyze Tolson's "Expulsion"...

Students investigate folk art. In this visual arts  lesson, students discuss two art pieces, "Counting Quilts" and "Mr. Imagination." Students discuss the similarities between the two works of art.

Students complete an American folk art analysis activity. In this art analysis lesson, students analyze Ralph Fasanella's American Heritage painting using the careful looking questions, discussion questions, context questions, and...

Students analyze the map quilt as a part of American folk art. In this folk art lesson, students read background information, complete careful looking questions, discussion questions, context questions, and related activities.

Students explore the concept of folk art and how artists get their inspiration. In this folk art lesson, students discuss what they see in a piece of art and predict where the artist got his/her inspiration from.  Students then create a...

Students analyze an example of American folk art in Clementine Hunter's 'The Apple Paring.' In this folk art analysis lesson, students read background information about the art, complete careful looking questions, questions for further...

Students analyze an example of American folk art in the oil paintings. In this folk art lesson, students analyze the art in the two examples using the careful looking questions, further discussion questions, context questions, and may...

Students complete art analysis for a Bessie Harvey piece. In this art analysis lesson, students read background information, complete careful looking questions, discussion questions, context questions, and other related activities.

Students complete visual analysis activities for American folk art using the art of the 'Baby Blanket.' In this art analysis lesson, students analyze the folk art example by completing careful looking questions, discussion questions,...

Students analyze a piece of American folk art. In this folk art lesson, students read the background information for the Masonic Plaque in the form of a Royal Arch Tracing Board. Students analyze the symbols for the art by answering the...

Students identify symmetrical and congruent elements in folk art. In this art and geometry lesson, students examine pictures of Masonic Plaque in the Form of a Royal Arch Tracing Board for evidence of congruent and symmetrical elements....