Young scholars explore the concept of Tikkun Olam as a way of improving their world. They listen to the story of Hayley Fields' goal to raise money for a new Torah and discuss what inspires them about her story. After discussion, they...

Students investigate the artwork of Catherine Opie. They participate in a lesson that exposes them to her art before visiting an art exhibit at The Orange County Museum of Art in California. They create their own works of art that are...

Students conduct research into the lives of pirates and create a personal skit based upon the research as inspiration. The use of imagination is a key component to the type of writing to be done during the class.

Young scholars examine the life and art of Romare Bearden. Using his "Mill Hand's Lunch Bucket" for inspiration, they write a first chapter for a book. Students observe numerous other works of his art and discuss them from artistic and...

Students are introduced to the characteristics of pueblo pottery and create their own piece of pueblo inspired pottery. After a brief lecture into the history and methods creating pueblo pottery, students use provided materials to create...

Learners investigate the concepts related to the Appalachian area and the movement of Folk Art. They conduct research using a variety of resources and use the samples as inspiration for creating their own works of art. They could...

What happens when penguins put up a Christmas tree? Only your students know for sure, since they're the ones writing the story! A picture of penguins around a Christmas tree is sure to inspire even your most reluctant writers to begin,...

In this school customs activity, students answer 6 questions to enable them to consider the folklife of their school to inspire classroom discussion of the topic.

Young scholars identify vocabulary words and create their own paper rainbow fish. In this 1st - 2nd grade lesson plan, students identify vocabulary words such as sharing and friendship. Using The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister for...

Clarify the difference between a consonant and a vowel with an activity inspired by mail. Learners help out a confused mail carrier by categorizing and alphabetizing words by writing them on the corresponding mailboxes. One mailbox is...

Students create a Rube Goldberg type cartoon and research an invention.  In this art inspired instructional activity students create their own cartoon and research inventions on the Internet. 

In this creative writing prompt worksheet, students respond to a writing prompt that requires them to include the 4 specific details that are listed and are inspired by the picture on the page.

Students explore how people work together to create a better world. In this working for the common good instructional activity, students recognize how we are all connected and illustrate ways they can give of themselves for the common...

Students explore the Civil War. In this Civil War lesson, students collaborate to research the war. They examine Matthew Brady photographs that inspire them to create a memorial to honor those who served in the Civil War.

Students explore multiculturalism. In this visual arts activity, students consider how visual arts may provide service opportunities and create artistic pieces inspired by service.

Students examine the mysteries of Mars. In this scientific comprehension lesson plan, students read a USA Today article and discuss questions about Mars. To conclude the lesson plan, students engage in a Rorshach inspired experiment.

Students read text that is color coded to make it more exciting to read. For this reading lesson plan, students read text that is in different colors or highlighted differently in order to be inspired to read in front of the class.

Students take a picture and create a writing piece. For this creative writing lesson, students use a digital camera to take a picture and then zoom in on what interests them. They use this picture as inspiration as the character,...

Students explore bumble bees. In this bee themed lesson, students listen to music inspired by bumble bees, create bee puppets, and complete a bumble bee coloring sheet.

Students create art inspired by literature. In this literature lesson, students read A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams and then design cards and draw gifts they would present to new neighbors.

Students paint landscapes. In this Impressionism lesson, students explore the history behind the Impressionist Movement in art and paint their own impressionist piece inspired by a nearby landscape.

Students analyze the influence of travel on modern artists and discuss unusual use of medium.  In this modern artists instructional activity, students discover works of Gauguin, Matisse, and Kandinsky. Students look at ways these...

Students explore human energy components. In this personal health lesson, students determine how food, sleep, and exercise impact human energy levels as they play BAM! Body and Mind  interactive games. Students create motivational...

Learners use combinations of real and imaginary objects to create illustrations for a book.  In this Fantasy in art lesson, students discuss the elements of fantasy in Allegory of Air.  Learners study the work of Salvador Dali...