Students, through two pieces of writing, identify poetic/language devices through the speakers, personification , imagery, metaphor, etc. They assess the patterns those devices are used in and analyze the theme of each. Each student...

Students investigate and create an Egyptian scarab. In this Egyptian art lesson, students analyze and discuss the Egyptian scarab. Students use Sculpey clay to create their own scarabs.

This media gallery from the American Masters film F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Dreams explores how F. Scott Fitzgerald's work mirrored events in his life. Using video, discussion questions, organizers, and essays, students will take a...

This is a collection of videos and media galleries about F. Scott Fitzgerald and his works especially "The Great Gatsby."

Students explore the biosphere's environments and ecosystems, learning along the way about the plants, animals, resources and natural cycles of our planet. Over the course of lessons 2-6, students use their growing understanding of...

Students learn about biomimicry and how engineers often imitate nature in the design of innovative new products. They demonstrate their knowledge of biomimicry by practicing brainstorming and designing a new product based on what they...

Students make two different formulations of imitation Silly Putty with varying degrees of cross-linking. They witness how changes in the degree of cross-linking influence the putty properties.

This is a great math writing assignment. First, students learn about the patterns and shapes of polynomial equations and their inverses by making their bodies imitate mathematical concepts, using popular disco & 80's dance moves....

The author defines 11 steps children go through as they learn to write well, and provides suggestions of activities parents can do with their children to encourage the development of each of these skills.

This resource presents a fun and interactive way to learn all about the elements of music. It offers links to information, definitions, assessments, and examples of melody, harmony and tonality, structure, tempo, metre and rhythm,...

This article focuses on a specific kind of play: dramatic play, or, as it's sometimes called, pretend play, imitative play, and symbolic play. Read why this type of play is important and examples of how to incorporate it into your...

Students practice and improve their jumping and landing skills as they play this fun game and imitate the jumping styles of frongs, kangaroos, rabbits, and gazelles.

Classic study by Albert Bandura that details his "Bobo Doll" study of learned aggression.

Classic study by Albert Bandura that details his "Bobo Doll" study of learned aggression.

The Important Book, written by Margaret Wise Brown, provides a very specific writing pattern that even the youngest of writers can imitate. Requiring these types of patterns for writing tasks provides safety for all students, and when...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will learn that onomatopoeias are words that imitate sounds. Using them can enhance writing and poetry.