In this folk music activity, learners read selections pertaining to folk music and then respond to 10 short answer questions. An extension activity is also available on the activity.

In this pentatonic scale worksheet, learners review the meaning of scale, notes, and flats. They read about the notes used in the Chinese pentatonic scale and learn how to name them. There are no questions associated with this worksheet.

In this reflection worksheet, students reflect the shapes in the mirror lines and draw them on the other side. They complete 2 drawings. The answers are on the last page.

Pupils explore public signage and create positive message signs. In this social interactions lesson, students explore their own neighborhoods for examples of positive, negative, and neutral signage and use this knowledge to create their...

Students explore a Powerpoint presentation as an introduction to Xu Bing and his new English calligraphy. In this new English lesson, students understand that new English was invented by this artist and resembles Chinese characters....

Learners act like a famous explorer. In this explorer activity, students research an explorer and act out persuasive arguments in which that explorer might be involved.

Students analyze and interpret the meaning of a famous quote to their own lives. In this philanthropic responsibility lesson, students generate a list of positive traits shared by the local community. Students discuss what it means to be...

Students create glass to create a jewelry project. In this fused glass design project, students design original pieces of jewelry, glue them and burn off the glue in a kiln. 

Students study Rube Goldberg machines. In this architecture lesson, students build a Rube Goldberg machine.

Sixth graders compare housing in the United States during the Industrial Revolution. In this Industrialization lesson, 6th graders compare and contrast Victorian and Tenement style housing as they research primary sources gathered by...

Students explore the differences between acoustic and digital pianos. In this music lesson plan, students listen to an acoustic piano and digital piano. Students play both types of pianos and discuss the differences.

Students investigate life science by answering maturity questions. In this human health lesson plan, students identify the changes which occur during puberty and answer study questions based on sexual awareness. Students define...

Students explore the tallest skyscrapers in the world over the past 100 years. In this technology lesson, students create a graph/time line about the evolution of skyscrapers. They research important facts about their assigned...

Pupils examine a Bahamian festival called Junkanoo. They analyze how group cooperation is related to the festival. They finally identify how factions form and how they can help or hurt a community.

Students complete activities where they identify and decipher common phrases that are related to poultry and then cook drumsticks as a class. In this poultry lesson plan, students also read the history of the chicken and create idioms.

In this songs worksheet, students listen and read the song What did you learn in school today by Tim Paxton and fill in the blanks to lyrics. Students complete 7 lyrics total.

Young scholars work together with a partnet to design a building. Using materials, they create the inside and outside of the structure along with works of art. They present their creation to the class and receive constructive criticism...

Middle schoolers examine the historical Buddha and Buddhism through in-class discussions, visual artifacts, and the practice and performance of the play "The Enlightened One". Evaluation occurs after performance of the play.

Students explore the effects of an out of control fire. Using textbook and Internet research, students gather data concerning the Great Fire of London. They present their research findings in a creative, visual manner to their classmates.

In this sound instructional activity, students answer 5 questions pertaining to the sounds of various musical instruments. The name of a teach appears at the top of the page.

Students, after taking a field trip to a museum, use paint to try to restore old objects.

Students will compare historical figureheads to determine their purpose and meaning for the sailing vessels. They will use plaster to carve and create figureheads that are contemporary representations of themselves and their culture.

Sixth graders examine the work of artist Saul Steinberg by visiting online galleries of his work and looking at photo reproductions. After viewing and interpreting Steinberg's work, they write and illustrate fantasy stories which are...