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Critter? Growth
Students identify and use the elements of the scientific inquiry to solve problems. They explain concepts about the structure and properties of matter. Pupils write an explanation of polymers and how the characteristic of polymers...
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THE MEAN INDEX CARD
Young scholars cut an index card to create three similar right triangles and explore the congruencies and proportions that exist. They investigate the properties of lines and concepts of congruency, similarity, tangency and symmetry of...
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"Graph It"
Students work in teams to conduct short surveys of their classmates. They show their results using at least two different types of graphs.
Students separate into teams and are asked that each team to choose something that they are...
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Line and Shape Game
Students create a picture of an actual scene or overlap the called out lines or shapes into a space-breaker. If someone calls out a line or shape a student had not planned to use in the art, they have to figure out some way to use it...
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What Makes You Scream?
Eighth graders study Edvard Munch's painting "The Scream." They produce their own scream using directional lines as Munch did. Line was used by Munch in a variety of directions(horizontal, vertical and diagonal.
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Portrait Painting in the style of Georges Rouault
Students paint portraits in the style of Rouault.
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Postcards From The Wilderness
Students examine and discuss various landscapes from the Getty Museum. They create postcards featuring landscapes that incorporate rubbings to create texture. They write letters on the backs of their postcards describing their landscapes.
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Visual Arts: Matisse and Escher
Third graders are introduced to the art of Henri Matisse and M.C. Escher. They create original works in the styles of Matisse and Escher and consider how their innovations have affected modern art.
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Create Your Own Family Crest
Students develop a design for their own family crest. Students make a large model crest for their family.
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SAMMY DISCOVERS SHAPES AT SCHOOL
Students study maps and use them for real world experiences.
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Make a Farm Mural
Students create farm mural that includes all the different things found on a farm.
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Georges Rouault Portraits
Students create portraits using brown construction paper, paints, and brushes in this 4th through 6th grade Art lesson plan. Emphasis is placed upon the artwork of Georges Rouault and the lesson plan includes resource links for...
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Is That a Fact?
Third graders listen to a paragrah as it is read and write down points that they think are important. They answer several comprehension questions to check for understanding of the passage. They then read pages in their science text book...
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Portraits That Capture Character
Students explore the definition of a portrait. In this portrait analysis lesson, students discuss two of Dorothea Lange's portraits and create their own portraits of their classmates.
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Graph and Compare the Adventure's Temperature Vs. Local Temperature
Pupils explore the concept graphing data. In this graphing data lesson, students use weather data from their local weather and some other city and graph them. Pupils plot the local weather vs. another city. Students record temperature...
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Physical and Chemical Changes
Sixth graders complete several experiments about chemical and physical changes. In this physical and chemical science instructional activity, 6th graders complete 6 experiments about chemical and physical changes. Students examine the...
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"Da" I's Have It: A Fun Look At The Eye
Students study the human eye. In this science lesson plan, students construct 3 models of the human eye and take part in a play that highlights the parts of the eye.
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Weather Symbols
Students study weather symbols. In this weather symbols instructional activity, students review the symbols for cold, warm, and stationary fronts. Students use a weather map to study the weather symbols, complete a weather illustration...