Fifth graders create unique montages based on a theme, using pictures from magazines with each montage taking up the specified space determined by the background paper.

Students combine multiple unrelated images into single composition with subtle message or theme They become familiar with pen and ink techniques inspired by illustrator, Edward Gorey. They create a visual language for texture and value.

Students discuss sea life and what lives in the ocean. They examine patterns, and create fish collages using ripped construction paper.

Pupils watch segments of a video to explore portraits. They create a self portrait using mixed-media.

Students study cleaning stations. In this science lesson, students make a painting of a fish known as cleaners which take dead skin off of other fish.

Fourth graders investigate the style of diary writing as its own genre of literature. They read Harriet The Spy in order to have a text for this literature study. Students use the skill of prediction to preview the story, and then...

Learners create pen and ink drawings to practice new techniques. The lesson includes finished product images so the instructor can have target assignments to aid in the assessment process for the monitoring of student progress.

Students identify some common themes involving the Latino immigrant experience as conveyed through a variety of media, explore issues of identity in some examples of poetry written by Latinos and learn some basic poetry reading strategies.

Learners are introduced to printmaking through the work of Albrecht Durer, Käthe Kollowitz, and Andy Warhol.

Pupils discuss different kinds of shapes with the teacher and the class. They identify ways that shapes can create pictures. Students create a teddy bear using torn paper. They identify their shapes by presenting their creations to...

Middle schoolers complete a treasure hunt with digital cameras. In this technology lesson plan, students look for items specific to content and they photograph them with their digital camera. They upload the pictures to create collages...

Young scholars read Nervous Conditions and explore freedom and oppression. They discuss types of oppression and list examples of discrimination. They create collages or timelines about the novel. They research present day Zimbabwe and...

Students consider the attributes of heroes. In this literature lesson, students read selected poems from Hesse's Out of the Dust and then create their own bio-poems that feature themselves as heroes.

Students consider the elements of costuming and posing in Rembrandt's work. They collect various costumes and experiment with poses in the theme of the painting "Night Watch". Students take photographs of poses and write accompanying...

Learners create flowery napkin rings, paint umbrellas, paint flowers, and create "butter-flowers" in this four-day lesson all about Springtime. The activities in this lesson could be accomplished over four days, used separately, or...

Students examine different cultures and their artwork. They create a mola of their own. They also analyze other molas for different types of design principles.

Students identify the elements of line, shape, and color and expressive qualities of pictorial representation. Students create their own puppet frog using emotion and perform in a reader's theater. Students listen to various pieces of...

Students use corrugated cardboard to create a printed relief project. Using the cardboard, they review geometric designs, shapes and discover how to use vertical and horizontal lines. They practice relief printing with different materials.

Students participate in activities to practice their spelling words. They create advertisements to accompany their spelling words. They present their ads to the class and take a practice test. Their goal is to have everyone with a...

Fifth graders create a mask made out of paper mache.

Students examine their personal interests in culture/ethnicity and what they value in terms of physical vs. Personal characteristics. They discuss the forces in society that cause gender discrimination.

Students develop critical thinking skills so that they may produce their own written plays or music from their thoughts and feelings. They express their thoughts based on what has been presented to them over the duration of the course.

Students identify the textures of materials in their environments in order to expand their language, math, sensory, and observational skills. In this sensory activity lesson, students first write a list of different words to describe...

Students explore letter Aa. In this letter recognition lesson, students participate in country, state, food, literature, physical education, colors, careers, music, and game activities that are linked to the main lesson page....