Students analyze the cartoons of Jules Feiffer and the art genre to then create their own comic book-style spread. In this cartoon art lesson, students read about the work of Feiffer and identify the techniques of the art. Students...

Young scholars study the principles of design and element of the art of Ellis Wilson. They examine how art can create social commentary.

Students define whistle blowing and research its consequences, interview both employers and student employees for their opinions on reporting wrongdoing in the workplace, and write article that explores situation locally.

Students explore career paths by creating a job scrapbook.  In this employment instructional activity, students discuss what types of skills employers look for in the job market.  Students decide on a career they would like to...

Students study the life of Ellis Wilson. They examine the use of simple shapes when drawing human figures. They examine how to incorporate pattern into a background setting.

Students will create a career information center.  In this careers lesson, students research careers on a local and national level and create a help wanted ad for an occupation of personal interest.   Students create a...

Students study the basic artistic styles of suspension bridges. They follow step-by-step instructions to draw a suspension bridge. Students discover volcabulary related to the architecture of bridges. They examine websites of bridges.

Learners are divided into groups of employees of a jazz radio station and a classical radio station. They role play their own broadcasts.

Fifth graders brainstorm a list of characteristics people have when they are happy with their career. In groups, they review their material from the previous activity and share their information with the class in the form of...

Students examine pieces of art by Alice Adams. They discuss what they see in the paintings. In groups, they design their own piece of playground equipment.

Learners work independently and in cooperation in a shop setting to explore the various applications, materials, and techniques used in gravure (intaglio) printing. They receive instruction and hands on experience in the gravure printing...

Eighth graders read and discuss Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Then they invent a candy bar, name it and draw a picture of it. Finally, they write a short descriptive paragraph about it.

Students develop their dream house complete with a real estate ad. They examine actual real estate ads on the internet to compare their house.