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Sunday School Inspiration Lessons
Many activities related to the Chrisitan religion are included in this lesson plan about storytelling; young scholars create their own Bible related art from stickers, stamps, t-shirts and hats. Puppets also help to to retell Bible...
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Who are My Sisters and Brothers?
Students explore religion by completing a cultural diversity activity. In this human compassion activity, students identify all of "God's Children" as their sisters and brothers. Students read the book Frederick in class and listen to...
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The Bible: The Purpose of Creation
Young scholars listen to Haydn's "The Creation" and discuss the purpose of creation. In this religious studies lesson, students reflect on the mood of Haydn's piece and view pictures of human inventions. They will then identify...
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Bible Readings: Supernatural, Cosmic, Angelic, Meteorological
Students create and present a short science fiction story. In this Bible studies instructional activity students work in small groups and are assigned characters and a scenario to develop a play about.
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Survival Kit
Students discuss how a strong community can be helpful for survival during hard times. In this Survival Kit art activity, students create their own Survival Kit. Students use various items to symbolize things needed for survival in day...
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Bible Lesson
Take a creative approach to teaching about community in a religious context. Learners read Acts 2:42-47 and choose the verse they feel exemplify the importance of community. They then pair share, write journal responses, and then...
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Designing Illuminated Text
Students examine illuminated manuscripts from the Gutenberg Bible. Using the examples, they use the internet to explore the effects of the printing press on the value of literature and art. They create their own illuminated initial...
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Of Amulets And Scrolls
Students come to an understanding of the time period covered in the first five books of the Bible by researching and recreating ancient artifacts. They recreate artifacts that represent the people, lifestyles, and culture of people...
Practical Pages
Famous Artists Lapbook
Create mini books with some of the most beautiful and well-known masterpieces of our time. Learners read short paragraphs about famous artists such as Pablo Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci, and Johannes Vermeer, and create different kinds of...
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ABC, I Believe - Beware of the Dogs
Students discover the importance of NOT getting involved in someone else's fight and NOT to getting others involved in their fights. In this beware of the dogs lesson plan, students read the Bible verse: Proverbs 26:17 and participate in...
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Opening Lesson: Community
Students participate in a community service project and present an art project. In this lesson on community service, students read Rainbow Fish and discuss its meaning for them as it relates to community. Students create an art...
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Visual Arts:Literature and World Civilization
Fourth graders examine the art of the Middle Ages or Medieval time period through the activities in this unit.
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The Letter Qq
Students complete a variety of activities to examine the uses for the letter Q. In this letter theme lesson plan, students complete arts and crafts, language arts, math, physical education, music, science, home economics, social studies,...
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Peace Education | Wreath or Tree Craft
What is peace and what does it mean to our society? To understand why peace is celebrated and what character traits or concepts relate to the action of peace, learners engage in a discussion, story time, and a craft project. The lesson...
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The Art of Making Paper
Students discover the materials used to make paper in the late Middle Ages and coompare that to papermaking today. In groups, they analyze and compare the effectiveness, cost and value of the various materials available. They discuss the...
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Greek Architecture
Students explore the Parthenon. In this lesson on Greek Architecture, students view a video on classical architecture, then split into groups to research assigned architectural elements such as capitals, columns and floors. They then...
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Real-Life History
Students collect artifacts which are part of their family/community history. They gather at home and share in the classroom at a specified time when extra care and supervision might be provided.
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Attitudes Towards Nature in Daoist Art
Students examine Daoist art. In this art appreciation activity, students illustrate a poem, then create a second illustration in the Daoist fashion while focusing on depicting the harmonious relationship between humans and nature.
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Bringing Tolerance to Our Beaches (Private-Religious)
Learners role play. In this equality instructional activity, students read a passage in Leviticus and describe people that would be considered strangers and how they are to be treated. Learners discuss the concept of discrimination....
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We Are People of the Cross
Seventh graders explore the cross as a symbol of redemption and of the Trinity. They become aware of Jesus' crucifixion and the history of the crucifix.
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Painting a Rainbow
First graders discuss the story of Noah an the Rainbow. They then open Appleworks 5 to select painting and pencil and practice drawing lines to make a rainbow. They use pencil to print their name and type or print a promise on the page...