Seventh graders identify and examine a deciduous and coniferous tree. Using the descriptions, they discover the types of tress in their local area. As a class, they practice identifying trees on a walk in a park collecting leaves. They...

Learners create handprint ghosts using construction paper, paints, crayons, paper plates, and paper towels in this Art lesson for the early-elementary classroom. An ideal craft activity for the classroom before the Halloween holiday.

Students create "wiggly spiders" using black paint, construction paper, yarn, and their hands in this fun, messy, art lesson for the early elementary classroom. An ideal lesson for the Halloween holiday or for a lesson/unit on spiders.

Students explore environmental issues through art. For this stamp lesson, students use preconsumer waste paper and colored pencils to create rubber stamp designs. This is an environmentally safe lesson.

Students discuss Japanese culture and the functional and artistic uses of fans and create paper fans using watercolors, popsicle sticks, and tape in this Art lesson for the elementary classroom. Can be used as an introduction to...

Young scholars create "Blessing Boxes" to show what they are thankful for in this Art lesson plan ideal for the Thanksgiving holiday. The materials needed include empty (and clean) milk cartons, brown construction paper, and magic markers.

For this grammar worksheet, students change each of the fifteen adjectives from the left-hand column into its adverb form in the right-hand column.

In this language arts worksheet, students read 15 sentences that contain an adjective. Students change each to an adverb and insert it into a new sentence.

Students design and create pop-up greeting cards for a special occasion in this art lesson for Kindergarten through 8th grade classrooms. The lesson includes resource links for pop-up "arm" ideas and can be accomplished in one day.

In this language arts worksheet, students read 15 sentences with present tense verbs. Students then change each verb to past tense. Students also put 10 additional verbs into the past tense and insert them into sentences.

In this language arts worksheet, students read about the proper use of the definite and indefinite articles. They complete 28 sentences showing the proper use of the articles, and complete a model paragraph using the proper articles and...

Students study the art forms of printmaking and pointillism. They create a picture using their hands and fingers to create shapes and sizes. They add detail to create characters. They discuss their pictures as a class.

Students make a tree. In this art lesson, students wrap a pole with butcher paper, paint handprints and names on the paper, and write a poem on the same paper.

Practice using word blends and learning about word families by participating in a class game. Learners will collaborate as teams in a game by throwing beanbags onto a shower curtain with word blends on it. They will say the sound their...

High schoolers create multi-color lithographic posters, reinterpreting the technique of a famous artist or artistic style. They discuss art history, aesthetics, criticism, and personal expression. Students focus on the elements of design...

Students use their hands to bend and reshape a floral wire (line). They record this experience using crayon rubbings which become the frames for their flip book.

Eleventh graders practice reading a basic blueprint for a closet. Using the blueprint, they identify the parts, measure and cut the wood and square a wall. They review safety procedures and use hand tools to attach a track to a cement...

Students create Easter baskets using paperclips, string, balloons, and paper mache techniques in this early-elementary Art lesson. Due to drying times for the paper mache it is recommended to spread this Art lesson over at least a...

Students discover different textures used in art by exploring objects, creating magazine montages, and printing collagraphs. The lesson spans three days and includes three different activities to aid in the learning process.

Third graders examine and evaluate works of art by William Johnson. They discuss the painting style of Johnson, conduct Internet research, complete an informational worksheet, and create a self-portrait using paint.

Students create a bright and busy quilt to visually stimulate an infant or toddler. They use both hand applique and machine applique to piece together colorful scraps using many different shapes and patterns.

You'll be surprized at how much engineering, design, and creativity can go into a toothpick and a marshmallow. Learners make toothpick sculptures where they construct three-dimentional models by sticking marshmallows and toothpicks...

Sculpting is a lot of fun and it stimulates multiple senses at once. Learners observe and then create a fisherman (or any person) out of paper clay. They mold and sculpt their clay until they have shaped a person. They then paint and...

Looking for a fun and interactive way to explore bovine biology? Learners read a brief informational text (included for printing) before participating in several cross-curricular activities. First, grab their attention with a hilarious...