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Getting Under Your Skin
Students design advertisements that promote and explain the science of new transdermal drug therapies to the general public.
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Haring Art Truck
Students are introduced to the work of Keith Haring and graffiti art in general. They work together to design and paint a car imitating Keith Haring's style.
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RESEARCH PROJECT
Students develop a list of famous people and choose an individual from the list. They create a web design for notes. They research their individual and add information to their bibliography. They finish by writing a report on the person.
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Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Students watch a portion of "The Wizard of Oz" and discuss how a map could be useful to Dorothy. They identify key components of maps and design a map of their classroom, including a key.
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On a Pilgrimage
Sixth graders engage in a variety of learning experiences surrounding the study of the Middle Ages. They construct a map of Europe, create a graphic organizer for the hierarchy of feudalism, design their own family crest, and write their...
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The Chinese Massacre of 1871
Students investigate the historical Chinese Massacre of 1871. They conduct Internet research, analyze period maps of Los Angeles, read an article, design a timeline, and write a research paper.
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Romare Bearden: Piecing Together A Viewpoint
Students examine the history of Romare Bearden and her artwork. The lesson consists of some virtual field trips and projects. The lesson is designed to be taught as either a social studies or art lesson. The teacher could also teach this...
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What Are the Characteristics of Biomes?
Students working in groups study different types of biomes and the issues or environmental problems that can affect them. They design a poster board that displays the characteristics of their biome. They make a model of the biome that...
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What Was it like to Live During the Depression?
Fourth graders research a variety of sources to discover information about how the depression effect people in Michigan. They follow a research outline while working in small groups. They design a presentation that describes live during...
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Survey Says…
Students design surveys to help them to better understand the behaviors and opinions of their peers on issues that are important in their lives. They survey and interview peers and write articles describing their findings.
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Mexico
Students complete a unit about the geography and culture of Mexico. They compare and contrast the weather of their own city and Mexico, read books about Mexico, count in Spanish, color in a flag of Mexico and the Mexican Coat of Arms,...
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Book: Latinos Today: Facts and Figures
Students, after reading Chapter 1 in the book, "Latinos Today: Facts and Figures," identify and characterize the four main ethnic/racial groups in America. They calculate and design a bar graph showing their populations by their...
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Arkansas Geography/History Relief Map
Sixth graders research a number of sources including the Internet to find information about the regions of Arkansas while locating sites of national historic interest. They located sites on maps while working at assigned websites. They...
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Famous Women Trading Cards
Second graders research the accomplishments of famous or important women in history. They write 5-7 research questions. Using information from the research, they design trading cards that highlight the accomplishments of the women they...
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Travel Brochure
Students, using the internet and other sources, research a Caribbean island. They work, in groups, to design a travel brochure. Students share their findings and information with their classmates. Additional cross-curriculum...
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In the Eye of the Beholder
Students view, examine and analyze the artwork of Howard Finster along with other various visionary artists. They create and design an original piece of artwork and personalize creative spaces in the spirit of Finster's Paradise Gardens.
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Seven Wonders of the World: The Great Pyramids
Students explore the Great Pyramids. In this lesson on Egyptian culture, students use primary sources to examine Egyptians. Students will design and draft blue prints of their own pyramid.
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Organizers for Students
Young scholars . In this organization lesson, students have a general discussion about sports cards and make a chart to answer the questions. Young scholars read the baseball card story from USA Today. Students watch a web video about...
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The Bills of Rights: Cutting It down to Size
Eighth graders explore democratic values. In this U. S. Constitution lesson, 8th graders read the Bill of Rights and consider the significance of the amendments. Students design a governmental time capsule that includes their own plan...
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Divination Bag: Yoruba, Nigeria
Students create divination bags. In this visual arts lesson, students study the beliefs of the Yoruba people of Africa. Students design and create divination bags in the style of the Yoruba people.
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Male Nok Head SculptureNigeria, Africa
Sixth graders create sculpture. In this visual arts lesson, 6th graders design and create Nok sculptures that feature patterns and textures in the style of the Nok culture.
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Best Management Practices for Water Quality
Fourth graders examine best management practices for water quality. In this water quality instructional activity, 4th graders explore unused land to identify areas of runoff, erosion, and effects of water flow. Students...
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Aztec History
Students explore facets of Aztec history. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students map landmarks in Mexico, read excerpts from The Sad Night: The Story of an Aztec Victory and a Spanish Loss, by Sally Mathews and design concept...
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Savannah, Georgia Historic District
Students complete a variety of activities that go along with the study of and possible fieldtrip to the Savannah, Georgia Historic District.
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