Students practice the fine motor skills of cutting and rolling as they make a whole class Thanksgiving wreath. They cut strips of paper and roll them on a pencil to make curls to add to a turkey wreath.

Fourth graders examine how symbols bring to mind facts, feelings, emotions, and events. They design a new, contemporary flag to promote the state of Utah.

Students discuss the different stages of job loss. In this communication lesson, students brainstorm ways to cope with this situation. They share their ideas in class.

Students examine current events and create an artistic image that portrays the feelings brought forth by these readings.

Students read a story entitled, "The Window," and discover how some cultures are rejected by others. Students write a letter expressing feelings of rejection and keep a journal of significant events in the story. Using a graphic...

Students gain an understanding of the plight of the Jews during the Holocaust. They explain the dangers of hate and extremism.

Students view and discuss Robert Harris' farm landscapes and create their own mural out of wood. In groups, they discuss various issues affecting pets throughout the world and create a way to protest or celebrate the issue. They try to...

Students engage in meaningful dialogues on the issue of gun violence and to explore avenues that could lead to changes in our society.

Eleventh graders brainstorm a list of characteristics of adolescence. They use selected websites and draw a parallel between the characteristics of adolescence and the characterisitcs of Romanticism, as seen in visual art and literature.

High schoolers brainstorm lists of songs that were written in response to American wars; consider the patterns in the lists they create.

Middle schoolers discover how to stop bullies. In this community building lesson, students play a game called Fear Factor that requires them to role play scenarios that require them to stand up for one another against bullies.

A great lesson idea to set up stations in your classroom and let students experiment with art media. Let them discover on their own new ways of working with materials and how each medium could be used to evoke something from the viewer....

Students will learn about the symbolic meanings associated with various colors. Then students will design a piece of art with colors that are reflective of their personal emotions.

A lesson plan to help students understand the use of symbols and images to express their feelings through their artwork. A great lesson plan to boost students' self esteem. Has a link to a site with examples of Kandinsky's work.

A lesson plan to help students understand the use of symbols and images to express their feelings through their artwork. A great lesson plan to boost students' self esteem. Has a link to a site with examples of Kandinsky's work.

In this lesson, students will communicate their emotions through drama, art, and poetry. Mouse Paint, by Ellen Stohl Walsh, Hailstones and Halibut Bones, by Mary O'Neill, and Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" will be used during this engaging...