First graders create and share their own rock art. They listen and read stories: "Mathematics from Many Cultures" and "The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush."

Young scholars discuss the art of Japan as it relates to Japanese culture and geography and then create individual postcards reflecting the information learned from the lesson. This lesson includes possible enrichments.

Students create examples of Papunya Dot Paintings using brushes, tempera or acrylic paints, dowel rods, and paper in this Art lesson for any grade or ability level. Examples of Papunya Dot Paintings are included as resource links.

Students create art in a Buffalo National River unit. In this Buffalo River art lesson, students create woven rugs, make baskets, create pottery bowls, build log cabins, and construct tipis. They create a bulletin board where the...

Students create a step book for their Math, English or Social Studies class. They pick a topic of their choice and illustrate the pages for their book. They share their book with the class.

Students study the Huichol Indians. For this Huichol lesson, students red The Journey of Tunuri and the Blue Deer, design a visual story using symbols, and make a painting using large paper shapes. A class mural project is also included.

Students explore the Southeast Woodland region and culture of the Seminole Indians using video, art projects, books, maps and discussion.

Students travel down the Nile River to survey ancient Egypt in this unit of nine lessons. Data about pharaohs, hieroglyphics, growing crops, pyramids, the geography, and the sacred rituals are explored in this unit.

Students participate in various activities which address Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. In this holiday lesson, students are exposed to Hebrew songs and construct Haiku poems about Yom Kippur.

Learners construct Christmas cards for loved ones. In this holiday instructional activity, students use various art materials such as construction paper, sequins, buttons, cotton balls, and felt to decorate a Christmas card.

Students explore philanthropic acts within the school. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students list acts of philanthropy they can do at school and sing songs about philanthropic acts.

Students construct Mother's Day cards. In this holiday lesson, students use art supplies to create Mother's Day cards. Students may include an acrostic poem about their mother or a coupon book for their mother.

Students are read the story "Gingerbread Baby". They work together to develop a 3D map of the journey the baby traveled in the story. They practice their map reading skills to complete the lesson.

Students explore the rainforest. For this language arts and social studies lesson plan, students discover the importance of the rainforests as they read The Great Kapok Tree and complete an activity.

Young scholars research the importance of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. In this holiday lesson, students are introduced to the meaning behind these Jewish holidays and identify geography of Israel.

Students explore "peace." In this character development lesson, students define "peace" and discuss instances that reflect examples of peace. Students create a windsock using symbols for peace. Directions for the windsock are given.

Students explore the meaning behind "The Star-Spangled Banner." In this music lesson, students sing the first verse of the national anthem and watch several performances of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Students define several vocabulary...

Students construct Valentine's Day cards. For this holiday lesson, students use felt, construction paper, markers, and glue to create unique Valentine's Day cards.

Students identify the proper way to care for animals. In this animal welfare lesson, students discuss the fact that animals have feelings. Students read an article included in the lesson plant about animal feelings and ways to be gentle...

Students explore the role of pet ownership. In this pet responsibilities lesson, students discuss the responsibilities of pet ownership as well as the costs associated with it. Students discuss methods of adopting dogs.

Learners create a valentine mailbox. In this holiday lesson plan, students celebrate Valentine's Day and create a mailbox for valentines.

Students write a story.  In this critical thinking and writing lesson, students read a fable, answer the provided thinking skills questions, and write their own fable.