Sixth graders use subjects, themes, and symbols to communicate meaning in their own works of art. They describe the origins of specific images and ideas and explain why they are of value in their artwork and in the work of others.

Students research and complete two assignments about honeybees. Students draw and color a picture of a flower with a honeybee inside of it. Students write a letter to the executives at Ridit Pest Control persuading them to stop the...

Learners explore realism through drawing techniques to create 3D drawing on a 2D surface. They review steps of drawing and vocabulary and develop eye hand coordination while creating their own sketch. Upon completion of sketch students...

The students use a map to create a Mondrian-like artwork. They put to use his severe simplicity in line as well as in color (of course, no green, which was a color he reportedly hated). Shapes created were more organic rather than...

In this coloring page worksheet, students color a black line drawing of a puppy dressed in a St. Patrick's Day suit and hat. The title under the picture is St. Patrick's Day Pup.

Pupils place objects on their storyboards to show the equations that they are given. They draw and color objects to show the equations. Students listen to and sing addition songs.

Middle schoolers investigate the link between music and visual art by applying principles of design to convey the emotions/expressions in different types of music.

In this pattern activity, students use pattern blocks to build given patterns, then continue the pattern. Students then draw and color the blocks they used. Reference to Houghton Mifflin text is given.

Students use PhotoDraw software to create original drawings. Using the basic design elements, line, shape, form, texture, value, and color, students create original drawings on the computer based on drawings previously rendered by hand.

In this cut and paste instructional activity, 1st graders color the various shapes and then cut each one out. Students paste the shapes on construction paper to make a kite.

In this math worksheet, students create a map using different colors. They use a specific pattern and can use only four colors. This worksheet is a proof of the making of a map using no more than 4 colors. There is an answer key.

Students read My Many Colored Days as a class, explore their feelings about colors, illustrate what they think about colors, explore the author Dr. Seuss, and create an accordion style book.

Students examine the healthy ways to dealing with conflicts. In this conflict management lesson, students examine what problems lead to conflicts, and how to turn a situation into a win-win. The students utilize a conflict checklist in...

Students, after exploring and analyzing diagrammatic and taxonomic keys and their association to marine sciences, identify and classify objects and organisms based on visual attributes/characteristics. They research and create their own...

Young scholars explore specific adaptations and how they pertain to the survival of the individual and the species. Students design a fish based on certain criteria and determine the type of habitat which would be best suited for their...

Students solve problems using scales and ratios. In this algebra lesson, students create drawings using scales of 1:12. They follow a key to help them draw different buildings using the right scales. They also complete word problems as a...

Students develop a simple understanding of the brain's two hemispheres and their separate yet connected functions. They explain that if they are to improve their drawing skills they should get into their right mind.

As part of an exploration of line and design, students complete a variety of activities which include discussing a list of vocabulary terms, and learning about principles of design.

Students share the difficulties they have in determining what to write or draw for a project. In groups, they view examples from three different artists and discuss how their personal experiences affected their art. They brainstorm a...

Students apply prior knowledge of living things, structures of living things and how living things sense and respond to their environment. In this habitat instructional activity, students review the basic needs of organisms to survive....

Students sing and read the old favorite song Wheels on the Bus, and write new song text for a poster and a class book.

Students experiment with solubility and bonding.

Learners investigate oxidation and reduction reactions. In this oxidation and reduction lesson plan, students construct an electroplating device and perform an oxidation/ reduction reaction. Learners describe the chemical changes that...

In this time scale learning exercise, students create a time scale of Missouri and the earth using adding machine tape. The length of the tape represents the history of Missouri and the history of earth. Students identify the major...