In this word recognition worksheet, students recognize high frequency words. Students read a story and circle all the most common words each time they appear. They also complete fourteen fill-in the blank questions by placing the high...

Young scholars explore ways art and math can be blended together in world around them. They recognizes geometric shapes and designs in artwork, and create their own artwork blending the two concepts.

Young scholars identify and research natural resources used in art. In this Renaissance art materials lesson, students look at examples of illuminated manuscripts and learn what materials were used to create the books. Then, young...

Students practice using KidPix to create illustrations. In this visual arts lesson, students define key vocabulary words, such as "palette" and "toolbar" to familiarize themselves with the KidPix program. Students create...

Students examine the 20th-century sculpture "Gandydancer's Dream" by Mark di Suvero. In this visual arts lesson, students examine the sculpture and then use flat shapes and wire to create their own sculpture. The students are...

Students perform an experiment to show the chemical reactions that occur when metal corrodes. They apply the results of the experiment to the conservation efforts of art curators trying to restore an ancient Greek bronze. This lesson...

Young scholars explore a portrait and then create their own portrait as a gift.  In this bust art lesson plan, students use model techniques to create a three dimensional bust portrait.  Young scholars analyze the elements...

Young scholars create paintings in the style of art known as pointillism.

Students compare similar words that are often confused. In this Language arts lesson, students review meanings of words that are often confused. Students complete a worksheet and sentences to practice correct usage of these words.

Students discuss the importance of preserving art for future generations.

Students identify basic pest they find in the school yard. They discover and examine pest control. They also explain the benefits and risks of pests. High school students present a short lesson to third graders.

Students write a composition comparing and contrasting two portraits. In this comparing and contrasting activity, students will observe two portraits and compare them through their writing. They then will write a letter to the artists...

In this reading worksheet, learners analyze 10 words which pertain to Back to school time. Students read clues and fit the words in the crossword puzzle.

Why do we read primary source documents? What can they give us that other writings cannot? Provide your learners with any of the primary sources attached here (there are seven), and have them complete the graphic organizer (which opens...

Students explore the idea of aerial photography through the story of Amelia the Pigeon. They view an actual aerial photograph of their school or home, and then write a story describing what Amelia would see if she flew over their school...

Students work together to arrange bells in order from low to high and play songs. They discuss differences in pitch and musical notation.

Young scholars create New Year's Eve hats in this fun and safe art project for the elementary classroom. The instructional activity is ideal for a pre-Holiday Break activity or can be adapted to celebrate any holiday or special occasion...

In this common word worksheet, students review a list of words they need to know how to spell. Students then create a study sheet for the words by folding a piece of paper into thirds and organizing the words. Parents or guardians must...

A thorough lesson introduces learners to Hans Christian Andersen, the nineteenth-century author who created wonderful tales. They read the original texts of several of his stories, including "The Ugly Duckling," "The Little Mermaid,"...

Which animal is best for you—a dog or cat? Why? Engage third graders in an opinion writing assessment that prompts them to read facts about both pets, and then write and decide which pet is best for them.

It's all about using peer resources in this writing process lesson, which includes a fantastic novel revision worksheet packet. Learners have read a partner's story draft the night before, and groups have a "lightning round of...

Scholars learn to use digital cameras to take pictures of natural subjects. They will examine the use of digital cameras, how to download photos, and to develop a digital project. They take nature pictures and develop a Power Point or...

What a pair! Older pupils interview younger ones and use what they learn to write a short, illustrated storybook that features the youngster as the main character. The youngster responds with a thank-you note in which they identify their...