Students complete a variety of Earth Day activities. In this recycling and the environment lesson, students listen to Earth friendly music, create a car out of juice boxes, use soda cans and bottle caps to create a Halloween...

Young scholars investigate environmental issues. In this environmental lesson plan, students find an object that is considered trash and make something useful out of it. Young scholars present their creative project.

Student examine the theme of man versus nature in art. In this man versus nature lesson, students examine various pieces of art and discuss the theme as it is depicted. They discuss whether the themes shown in the artwork are relevant...

Students create reindeer out of paper cut-outs of their own hands and feet in this fun and quick Art activity for the early-elementary classroom. The instructional activity may be accomplished as an individual or small group (partner)...

Elementary artists use a collage and multi-media technique to create textured trees. They study the fall trees, discussing texture and what bare trees look like. They then use a variety of materials to create a textural piece. 

Students role play as newscasters to highlight the lives of estuary animals. For this estuary animal lesson, students watch local new shows to examine how interviews take place. They research the lives of animals that live in estuaries...

Students create "tie-dye" easter eggs in this easy elementary school instructional activity. Materials needed include paper towels, food coloring, eggs, and rubber gloves. This Easter instructional activity can be accomplished in 30...

Learners create "wiggly spiders" using black paint, construction paper, yarn, and their hands in this fun, messy, art lesson for the early elementary classroom. An ideal lesson for the Halloween holiday or for a lesson/unit on spiders.

Students create replicas of Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers using construction paper, tissue paper, glue, and scissors in this art lesson for the elementary classroom. The flowers can then be displayed in the room as a class bulletin board.

Students create mice using heart shapes, construction paper, yarn, markers, scissors, and glue in this Art lesson for the early-elementary classroom. The activity is an excellent alternative for use during the Valentine's Day season.

Students create "stand-up bunnies" for classroom display in this early-elementary Art lesson plan ideal for the spring months. A bunny template and design ideas are included to aid in the teaching process of this fun and quick lesson plan.

Students become familiar with Australian "dot paintings." In this Australian Aboriginal Lizard painting lesson plan, students make illustration of three types of lizards and complete pictures using "dot painting." Students recognize the...

First graders explore digital communication by creating a slide-show presentation. In this PowerPoint presentation lesson, 1st graders research a famous hero using search engines and other Internet tools. Students create a PowerPoint...

Students experiment using abstract art techniques, tennis balls, and tempera paint in this excellent, outdoor art activity for the early-elementary classroom. The resulting art prints can be displayed predominantly in the classroom.

Students create watermelon slices using red construction paper, paints, and watermelon rinds in this excellent elementary lesson plan for the end of the school year. The class is also able to enjoy eating watermelon slices during the...

Third graders search TDC database for images of a compass rose, a miles marker, and a US map. They identify cardinal and intermediate directions to help identify their state and other states on a US map.