Young scholars investigate the elements found in a media image. The image is used to compose a descriptive paragraph. They exchange papers to discuss the writing and make changes using constructive criticism. Students also make...

Students analyze interior design as a profession. In this interior design lesson, students design their own dream bedroom and explore interior design as a profession. Students draw a scaled drawing using graph paper and appropriate...

Students research countries around the world. They develop and write a research paper that includes maps, photographs, and diagrams. They describe the culture, society, economy, religious beliefs, government structure, and history of...

First graders view the object on their desk observing the colors, patterns, and the way the object is put together but not touching it. They then write on paper the directions they would give someone so that they would be able to build...

Students, through a series of 4 lessons, explore what it means to revise their written work. They revise a bland story together and then practice revising their own papers by identifying the main action and "exploding" that moment into...

Students create a board book from a blank template. Using a specific theme, they decorate their book to show an idea. They share their creations with the class and receive constructive criticism.

Third graders engage in a writing lesson on constructing an introductory paragraph and is also a literature extension activity to be used after reading Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.

Students examine Kahn's process of designing a ceremonial building that serves as a political and spiritual symbol. In this architecture analysis activity, students investigate architectural structures in various contexts. Students...

Learners discover scrimshaw art. For this art lesson, students discover the history of scrimshaw and create their own scrimshaw art. Learners write a poem, a short story, or a description about the image they chose to make.

Students write an effective conclusion for their essay.  In this conclusion lesson students restate the thesis of their paper and summarize three important points.  Students then write a final statement to wrap up their...

Eighth graders examine Native American art. In this mask making lesson, 8th graders compare mask making traditions among different cultures. Students watch a demonstration of mask making and construct a mask of their own.

Young scholars will select a high interest animal portrait. After completing an n accurate light line drawing, the portrait will be finished using contours lines constructed of implied wrapping using pencil and pen. The eyes will be...

In this art worksheet, learners complete a variety of art activities and keep track of them using the paper and additional web links are on the other page.

Students construct and analyze paragraphs. In groups, students place given sentences in order to form a paragraph. They determine the main idea of the paragraph. Students perform activities to determine the concept of topic sentence,...

Students investigate historic furniture.  In this art history lesson, students compare and contrast two chairs from different periods.  Students create a collage from images of the past.

Students color a snow scene and use salt to make snow crystals. In this art activity students add Epson Salt to water and paint the snow background. After drying the salt with sparkle like real snow.

Pupils define vocabulary words prior to reading "The Most Dangerous Game" in this interactive language arts activity that effectively integrates technology. This activity requires internet access, a mobile computer lab, and an instant...

Middle schoolers perform preliminary research to explore education before public (common) education was in place. They design a public educational system of their own. Students construct a report outlining challenges and solutions for...

Sixth graders explore the concept of Sojourner.  In this visual arts lesson, student create a model of Sojourner using recyclable or "junk" materials.  Students are encouraged to experiment and problem solve to find what works...

Students make countdown cornucopias. In this Thanksgiving lesson, students use art materials to make cornucopia door decorations. A game, a song, a craft, and a recipe are all included with the lesson.

Third graders investigate nonviolent conflict resolution strategies. In this interpersonal communication lesson, 3rd graders explore conflict resolution. Students construct a newspaper/magazine article detailing nonviolent conflict...

Learners explore the format for the construction of similes and use a variety of nouns and adjectives to write similes. Programmed circles are used to assist students in this experience.

Students discuss the importance of having good observational skills. Using artifacts, they discuss what can and cannot be told about previous cultures. They use their observations to write a paper about the culture and use the internet...

Students identify and descibe how to follow directions in detail. Then, they create and construct something requiring them to read directions. Students explain what they would do if they were driving to a particular place, but did not...