Students produce their own self-portraits and use them to create a book in iPhoto. They explore the visual symbols used by artists to communicate their feelings, interests, and identity.

Students design mythical creatures and write poems about them. They take digital pictures of their artwork and create a digital picture book. They record their readings of the poetry to be added a class recording.

Teen-aged scientists analyze a graphic organizer of how trash is removed from New York City and then answer standard questions about a graph and a diagram. Resources are mentioned, but there are no links to these resources, so you will...

Students use Internet to research definition of an assigned vocabulary word, and brainstorm ideas for how to teach the new word to classmates in an innovative way using a digital format.

Seventh graders compare and contrast different types of art associated with different cultures. They identify how cultures express their values in art. They create their own collage about Japan.

Sixth graders compare and contrast various forms of artistic expression. They create an abstract painting.

Students create the components for a slideshow featuring their own poetry, illustrations, and music. This lesson plan uses auditory, visual and kinesthetic (signing and clapping) learning styles.

Students explore the use of design principles in the real world. They evaluate how problems can be solved using design principles. In groups, students design the floor plan for a building of their choice.

Students examine the art elements of the Inca "Large Jug." In this visual art lesson, students identify the colors, pattern, and shape of the Inca "Large Jug." Students then draw a design on a flat and curved surface and discuss the...

Students discuss the painting The Radcliffe Family and discuss what it was like for them to hold poses for portraits. In this portrait lesson plan, students then pose stuffed animals and make their own portraits.

Can you use X-rays to measure bone mineral density? This is the essential question that learners must answer in the first installment of a seven-part series. They brainstorm ideas about necessary background information and what they...

Learners of all ages interview, record, and photograph teachers and staff at their school. They organize the photo with a soundbite into a PowerPoint presentation. They transcribe the interview and write a response to it. 

High schoolers study geometric figures. They use graph paper or Geometer's Sketchpad to construct and decorate geometric shapes, and also create a 3-D polygon using construction paper and a given template.

Fifth graders create a PowerPoint presentation about Christopher Columbus. The integration of technology helps them to be engaged in the subject matter. The basis for the information in the presentation is for students to answer some...

Students "role-play" the part of a person who says unkind things and are photographed while doing so. They then act out a story about making friends. They practice saying kind things and are photographed. Word bubbles are added...

Pupils learn basic facts about the Supreme Court by examining the United States Constitution and one of the landmark cases decided by that court.

Young artists create their own 3D plaque out of clay. These beautiful pieces of art will be sure to be treasured keepsakes for everyone who makes one. The materials needed are relatively easy to procure. A kiln is needed to fire the pieces.

Students visually express their personalities using writing and PhotoShop. They manipulate imagery to illustrate their written description of themselves. Students display their creations.

Young scholars discover the art of printmaking in this introductory lesson provided by Oregon Public Broadcasting. Emphasis is placed on the history of the art and master printer Liza Jones.

Take recycling to a new height. Learners use china or plastic dinnerware from thrift stores to create great works of art.  They discuss great works of art, talk about techniques, and design their own piece.

Students discuss career possibilities. In this career education lesson, students view presentations from various career areas and discuss workplace requirements. Students list the top few career choices that interest them.

First and second graders explore the importance of having a beginning, middle, and end when writing stories. For this story writing lesson, students write short stories using the story diamond as a guide. They invite their parents to an...

Students research properties of minerals. In this science lesson, students search the web, create a folder, and store information on properties of minerals. There are many excellent worksheets and study guides embedded in this lesson,...

Students explore if the aging population has any effect on the economy and overall well-being of society.  In this economic lesson plan, students research the economic impact of the older citizens.  They develop their own ideas...