Thoroughly delve into My Antonia by Willa Cather with a plethora of activities. Engage scholars with videos and web sites in this week-long unit that explains the historical context and creates pioneers in the field of research. An...

Examine paper money from the American revolution! Historians study the paper bills and discuss the history of money. How has money changed over the times? Activities are included. 

Use the dystopian novel After by Francine Prose to spark discussion about individual and student rights. Learners read the novel, evaluating how far a school can go to control its attendees. As they read, scholars...

What happens when you drip vinegar onto tissue paper? The colors bleed, leaving an interesting and organic design. Get your class observing and creating with this quick-and-easy art project. Tip: This can also be done using coffee...

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...

Students gain the knowledge of how to create color/s. This is relevant in their lives as they will forever be exposed to color and learning to identify how color is created.

Young scholars create abstract compositions based on the later works of Wassily Kandinsky using the primary colors in this early elementary Art lesson. The lesson emphasizes the use of color, lines, and shapes to create the abstract...

Students 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...

Learners discuss the art of Georges Seurat and examples of Pointillism and create original works of Pointillism using colored, sticker dots. This lesson is intended for use in the elementary Art classroom and includes a short vocabulary...

Young scholars create "SUNSET SILHOUETTES" using primary colors, black construction paper, and glue in this elementary-level Art lesson. The lesson extension included with this lesson involves creating a nativity scene and might be...

Students create "little clouds" after reading the story "The Little Cloud" by Eric Carle in this cross-curricular Art and Language Arts lesson for the early-elementary classroom. The author suggests using this with a "Raindrop Picture"...

Students create original works of art using chalk, tempera paints, and paper in this art activity for elementary and middle level classrooms. The lesson plan includes ideas for displaying or mounting finished works of chalk art in the...

Students create Butterflies out of sandwich baggies in this interesting Art activity for the early-elementary classroom. The activity can be connected to a science activity about butterflies, can be used with other Butterfly art lessons...

Students create Easter bunny baskets using cardboard half-gallon milk or juice containers, cotton balls, felt, pipe cleaners, and basic art supplies in this holiday Art lesson for the K-8 classroom. This can be adapted and made into a...

Learners create color wheels using painted pictures of fruit in this fun and decorative Art lesson about color mixing, primary, and complimentary colors. It is suggested that younger children be provided pre-drawn fruit shapes for this...

Students create a monoprint. In this printmaking lesson, students use tempura paint on a piece of foil to create a picture. Then, students place a piece of paper against the wet paint and press to make a print of the image.

Learners study the artist Wassily Kandinsky as well as his art and and music. For this art appreciation lesson, students view a variety of Kandinsky's work and circular color studies. Learners relate the use of color to emotion...

Students create pet rock necklaces. In this craft activity instructional activity, students tie a wire around the rock and then paint the rock with a face. Students then add beads and a rope to create a pet rock necklace.

Students create binoculars using empty toilet paper rolls, yarn, and glue in this Art lesson plan for the early-elementary classroom. This Art project could be combined with a Science unit on Birds or nature, and could include a short...

Students listen while the teacher reads the background information. They discuss the main points of the reading. Students color, cut out pictures, and glue the pictures above appropriate sentences to illustrate the correct sequence in...

Class members develop and expand knowledge of words and word meanings to increase vocabulary. They learn these terms based on having a wool day. Pupils wear or bring something in made of wool. They gain knowledge of what a wool symbol...

Learners 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...

Young scholars 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...

Students build on their knowledge of sources, by looking at 2 types of information sources: artifacts or primary sources and analysis or secondary sources. They brainstorm a list of primary and secondary sources connected to one of...