Students examine the copyright lines in the books they use in class. They discover how to complete and send in their own copyright request to Washington D.C. They work on their composition as well.

Learners read case studies of artists' lawsuits under the Visual Artists Rights Act and then discuss the merits of fictitious cases where artists might consider a lawsuit. They predict the outcome of a lawsuit scenario and justify their...

Students apply the principles and concepts associated with energy and the transfer of energy in an engineering context through the designing and making of a musical instrument. After the accomplishment of the design, students must...

Students explore shapes and forms in architecture. This lesson also introduce students to the concepts of form and function in architecture. They take an architectural tour (on foot or with visuals) to identify forms and shapes.

Fourth graders explore communications by reading assigned space science text. In this satellite lesson, 4th graders identify the concept of orbiting and examine gravitational pull by viewing diagrams. Students are assessed based on...

In this changes in motion worksheet, students view the concept of pulling and pushing an object, decide whether 10 statements or examples of push or pull and circle their multiple choice answers. Students draw a picture of themselves...

Students discover the differences in being an entrepreneurial artist and an employed artist. They explore the tax codes, copyright laws and fringe benefits of being an employee versus an independent contractor.

Students complete activities to learn about the music concept of accelerando. In this accelerando lesson, students sing songs and learn tempo. Students use the Yiddish circle dance 'Bim Bam' to complete a circle dance. Students also...

Students participate in a discussion about the basics of house design including the influence of site, materials, function, form and style. They explore these concepts by creating a floor plan and conceptual drawing of a house.

Students explore the concept of creativity and how an artist maintains it. The positive influences to maintain it is the focus with the awareness of the negative influences that can possibly stifle creative thinking is also presented.

Sixth graders explore the concept of Sojourner.  For 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 explore the concept of counting using music.  In this counting lesson, students use the song "Five Little Frogs" and the felt board set to discover one to one counting.  Students repeat the song as they watch and role...

Students study the concept of symbolism. Many students know what the different patriotic symbols are, but they do not know why these things symbolize patriotism. They identify classic American symbols, explain why they are symbols and...

Students engage in a lesson which takes something constructed by the class, that would be normally classified as just sound, then work together to make what can be perceived to be music. Students construct a basic stringed instrument...

How can your draw three-dimensional figures on paper? The lesson shows pupils how to draw orthographic projections of three-dimensional figures composed of cubes. After viewing a PowerPoint presentation, they practice this skill with...

After an overview of Islamic traditions and art, young artists create their own geometric shapes and patterns using only a straightedge and a compass.

Young muralists use digital images they take of buildings, locations, landmarks, or places inside the school to create an original work of art. After locating sites of importance and researching to find information, members try to...

Students design and build original mobiles and consider how the forces of gravity and convection air currents affect the finished piece. They explore how an understanding of balancing forces is important in both art and engineering design.

Students see that artists make many different kinds of lines. They discuss how artists use line to show ideas such as motion, mood, or emphasis. They geet a "scribble" to transform into a picture using Colorific markers or erasable crayons.

Students gain an understanding and awareness of the bias, stereotyping, and discrimination that is present in school materials. They review everyday printed materials and their textbooks for evidence of gender bias and/or stereotyping.

Young scholars complete a survey to explore the popularity of Harry Potter books.  In this literature and controversy instructional activity, students examine why certain books are controversial or popular. Young scholars write...

Students conduct research on the life and artwork of Vincent Van Gogh. They explore various websites, answer research questions and write a paragraph about the information found online, and discuss as a class what makes Van Gogh's...

Students explore physical education by completing a quiz in class. In this engineering activity, students identify different ways engineering has made sports safer such as stronger padding and helmets, stronger equipment and smarter...

Students investigate lullabies from Ghana, Poland, and India. In this music lesson, students learn several lullabies from several countries and find the rhythm and pulse within each song.