Model for your class members how to use a definition map to make connections between new words and prior knowledge. Although the strategy is designed for social studies classes, the approach can be use at any grade level and in any...

What makes a character believable? Have learners write a response to this question by explaining why they found the characters in a given story or novel to be believable or not believeable.

Students create environmentally friendly art. In this visual arts lesson, students use their thumbprints to create greeting cards to send to family and friends.

Students design dream catchers. In this visual arts instructional activity, students follow the provided steps to create their own rainbow dream catchers.

Learners create "Mondrian style" paintings in this 4th through 12th grade Art lesson. Emphasis is placed upon learning the styles and art techniques of Piet Mondrian and abstract art. The lesson includes a link to an interactive art...

Students create a tie dye pillow case. For this art activity, students use a pillow case, rubber bands, and dye to create a tie-dyed pillow case.

Students study the life and work of Joe Fafard. In this art lesson, students describe the principles of design. They produce their own artwork at the end of the lesson.

Learners create Shamrock mobiles or art pieces using positive and negative shapes, card stock, glue, and the techniques used by Henri Matisse. The lesson includes many resource links and is a great project for St. Patrick's Day.

Students create hatching chickens using plastic Easter eggs, yellow cottonballs, small plastic eyes, and orange construction paper in this fun and quick Easter Art lesson for the elementary classroom. A list of recommended craft books...

Students create Easter bunnies using marshmallows, gumdrops, white paper, fruit rolls, and toothpicks in this edible Art lesson for the elementary classroom. A fun activity that can be accomplished in under forty-five minutes.

Learners create mixed media still life paintings in this "Happy Accident" art lesson introducing the concepts of using pen and ink, watercolors, and pastels. The lesson can be adapted for various grade levels and abilities ranging from...

Students 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...

Students create "Mosaic Hearts" in this adaptable art lesson plan using some old magazines, construction paper, and glue. The lesson plan includes examples of finished hearts and a materials list. Ideal for a Valentine's Day activity!

Students work cooperatively to create a spring-time bulletin board for classroom use in this excellent Art-based lesson. The lesson includes ideas and tips on how to create a successful board that looks as if it is a window to the...

Students work cooperatively to create a classroom thanksgiving tree in this November art instructional activity for the elementary classsroom. Included with the instructional activity is a short resource list of books that contain more...

Students create an optical illusion. In this optical illusions lesson plan, students sketch a monster's face to create the optical illusion of a vase in the positive space. Students create an original piece of art.

Students sketch a still life picture. In this sketching lesson, students create a still life image using a cup and straws. Students create an original piece of art.

Students sketch a portrait of Johann Sebastian Bach. In this portrait lesson, students discover the elements of drawing a face. Students manipulate curved lines and shading to create an original piece of art.

"The Hare and the Water," a Tanzanian folk tale, lends a global perspective to literary analysis. Learners spend the first two days reading and storyboarding. On day three, they examine folk tale elements (worksheet included), and design...

Students recognize flags as a symbol through writing and imagery. In this artifact lesson, students investigate Tibetan prayer flags and their significance. Students create personal prayer flags and write about their life experience of...

Let your class explore their sculpting skills with a lesson on making clay masks. Each step in the process is fully described alongside a helpful image. Kids of any ages will be able to construct fantastic representations of the human...

Young historians examine the gestures of human subjects represented in Mannerist, Baroque and Renaissance paintings. After they play charades and attempt to match dialogue with body language, learners create a drawing that...

Students demonstrate knowledge of musical instruments and the families of the orchestra. They acknowledge different voice types found in opera. Students interpret emotional expressions through listening. They compose sounds to express...

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...