Students explore literature dramatization. In this Shakespeare activity, students discuss the characters from the play A Midsummer Night's Dream and construct costumes and a set.

Students study public land management agencies and their missions. They research a management agency, design a superhero to represent the agency and describe the skills and training needed to manage public lands. They include the...

Young scholars investigate the concept of different words and how they are used in specific texts. They develop scripts based upon readings and then design props and costumes to act out the new text. Students read to one another using...

First graders explore the practices and products of the two cultures. They build log cabins and teepees or Hogans, make costumes, use vocabulary and Native American symbols to write stories, create art products such as pinch pots and...

Students explore a unique way to view the personalities of the characters in William Shakespeare's play "Othello." They facilitate online research "deconstructing" poetry and performing scenes from the play with costumes and props.

Students participate in a play. In this historical figures lesson plan, students choose a person from history and take on their role. Students research the character, create historically accurate costumes and work in groups to prepare a...

Students design and create their own masks using the symbolism evident in Peking opera masks.

Young scholars research the Legend of King Arthur. For this King Arthur lesson, students explore him as he is presented in stories, poems, and art. Young scholars compare and contrast the real life of King Arthur versus the...

Sixth graders learn the importance of mask in Greek theater, explore the history of Greek theater, integrate planning - design and construct a mask that shows exaggeration of features, build up features using paper mach mash, enhance...

Students view the program and participate in various activities. They observe and participate in activities designed to introduce them to such issues as problem solving and community roles. In addition, they complete various art ...

Students research castle building. In this research and design activity, students research castles, visit a Castle Builder website, and use graph paper to draw a blue print of a castle. Students continue to work on their castle building...

Learners explore traditional and modern German clothing items. After observing German folk costumes, students match vocabulary words to the pictures. They bring clothing for a fashion show, describe the clothing and express their...

A rare lesson plan on fashions that were in vogue during the Victorian era. Learners discover what types of clothes both rich and poor people of this time period wore. They see how fashions changed during the reign of Queen Victoria, and...

Aladdin, Disney's Broadway musical comedy, is a magic carpet ride. Prepare your class for a field trip to the show with a study guide that is a treasure trove of activities, cultural connections, and background information.

You don't have to visit Vermilionville to experience the Cajun traditions of Mardi Gras. After examining pictures and hearing stories about these colorful traditions, learners create their own Courir de Mardi Gras masks.

Elements, to the rescue! Scholars first review the periodic table, and then learn about the first 20 elements and their properties and uses in the fourth of six lessons in the Mixtures and Solutions unit. Applying their newfound...

'Tis the holiday season and the Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Nutcracker Prince come alive with a teaching and study guide for Tchaikovsky's famous ballet. Background information, activities, games and puzzles are all included in...

Kidnapper or kindly old woman? Kids stage the trial of Mary Witch and must decide if Mary kidnapped Hansel and Gretel or in fact was trying to save them. A script and complete directions are included in the 17-page packet.

Fourth graders construct individual props. In this theatrical arts lesson plan, 4th graders use the elements of art to create various props using paper mache. Students construct objects such as logs, fruit, and a picture frame.

Students choose a historical book set in the Civil War. They create a flow chart of the steps involved in producing a film. They select one scene and prepare props, costumes and setting for the scene.

Students examine the art of makeup. Students work in pairs to create a costume and make-up that will evoke a chosen literary character. They perform a short scene for the class, revealing the character's unique qualities.

Students enjoy hands-on learning experiences. In this Victorian Britain lesson, students may visit the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Shambellie House Museum of Costume, or the Museum of Costume of Bath online or in-person to discover...

Students are shown visual examples of Dragon Dance costumes and identify cultural characteristics and ceremonial design qualities. Students listen to the teacher tell about the significance dragon dances have played throughout Vietnamese...

Twelfth graders examine all the descriptions of costumes, props, movement, lighting and music in the stage directions of A Streetcar Named Desire. They begin to imagine this drama as a production, not simply a script. Students perform...