Students use their visualizing and interpreting skills to produce original writings and artwork.

Students observe photographs of selected twentieth-century aircraft at the National Air and Space Museum and note differences in the design of aircraft wings, fuselages, and engines.

Students, by drawing on their own experiences, discuss and examine the basic physics of flight. They participate in a variety of activities regarding flight.

Learners examine and compare primary and secondary source accounts of the Wright brothers' first flights on December 17, 1903.

Students view slides or live specimens to name and describe the distinguishing features of groups of arthropods, especially spiders and insects. They complete worksheets, observe webs and then search for and record where spiders can be...

Students explore the parts of the respiratory system in this six lessons unit. The lessons presnt the concepts of the breathing, the function of oxygen in the system, how sounds are made, and the effects of pollution, smoking and disease...

Students investigate the Louisiana Purchase by reviewing the ABC's of the purchase. Each letter of the alphabet is accompanied by information pertaining to the event. They participate in a variety of activities to reinforce the concepts...

In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 4 multiple choice questions covering a variety of topics. Page contains answer and additional resources link.

Explore the world of African Art and Music when you check out this lesson plan. This site features learning objectives, activities and more.

This printable guide is to be used in conjunction with the African Vision web site from the NMAfA. It offers six different activites to try on your own including connections between art and science as well as some games.

Find out where each African pot was made. Watch the country light up on the map and read a little bit about how it was created.

Come discover Madagascar--its geography, animals, music and language. Test your current knowledge and learn new things too.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction text discusses basic information about African sculpture.This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...

Students will study the elements of art and learn how culture, families, environment, and experiences often influence what is depicted in art. Students will study African masks and pop culture art from numerous cultures. To...

During this unit students will study the lives of famous African-Americans who have had an impact upon history or present day society. This interdisciplinary hands-on unit will incorporate the subjects of social studies, reading,...

This is the very first published issue of Art to Zoo. Unlike later issues, it features three separate topics instead of one larger theme. In this issue you can find information and resources for teaching westward expansion and its impact...

To the people of Madagascar woven cloth is more than just something nice to wear. Come explore the topic of textiles and their importance to these African people.

A colorful, printable packet, from the National Gallery of Art, for students studying the work of Romare Bearden. Includes images of his work, including his well-known collages. Investigates all the important aspects of Bearden's work:...

Examine Faith Ringgold's "Tar Beach" with the help of discussion/writing prompts and a short essay that sheds light on this piece of artwork as well as quilting in African culture.

What continent is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Red Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea? Click here and find out. Explore art, animals, flags, crafts, explorers, geography, and more to learn about Africa.

In this lesson, students watch African dance and calculate tempo. Students also calculate heart beats at rest and after exercise and convert beats per second to beats per minute. Media resources and teacher materials are included.

A fantastic site that allows you to zoom in on one of Bearden's pieces. See his famous collages up close. Get information on the artist and discover his inspiration. Includes further activities for teachers.

Directions on how to make a simple loom from a wooden board and dowel rods. This style is representative to a traditional African loom. Try a new way of weaving in your classroom.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students will explore African Mask and its cultural significance while learning about different mask features. Students will participate in a highly interactive lesson in which they...