Second graders listen to the novel, "Love That Dog." students reflect in a journal each day about the poetry form learned that day. They create their own poems following that format and have it for class the next day.

Fourth graders recognize and create alliterative language in both literary and commercial use. In this language arts lesson, 4th graders analyze pieces of poetry and focus on the use of imagery, personification, and figures of speech.

Students study about stars, constellations, and myths that accompany them. Then they create their own constellation using black paper and toothpicks and write a myth about their constellation. Their constellation can be viewed on an...

Students study Japan and explore the use of screens.

Students brainstorm ideas after being read a poem and then are to write their own poem and read them out loud.

Learners listen to John Steptoe's story, "Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters" and create a story map.

Students write haiku poems on leaf paper.

Students become acquainted with the art and literature of artist/author Faith Ringgold.

Students create a Mother's Day card with tissue paper flowers in the style of Henri Matisse.

Students create concept maps in order to assess the information that they have gathered during research. They study the concept map to determine if the research is complete.

First graders examine portraits and paintings. They create their own self-portrait.

Pupils research any part of the United States that they want to know more about. This may include the culture, food or people. They have to present their information to the class, display a visual aid and write a paper on the information...

Pupils study a mural that represents life in Florida. They choose one portion of the mural and redraw it showing what the character in that portion would be doing next. (Is the person headed to the beach? Where the bird fly next? etc.)

Learners read one teen's story of personal growth through learning about racism and the criminal justice system to explore how individuals' world views are shaped and changed through experiences and education.

Students examine the work of Georgia O'Keeffe and forms of nature. Sketches are made of natural objects and then abstracted. Clay forms are then made using draped slab method and hand building techniques.

Students investigate the historical background of the holiday of Cinco de Mayo. They complete a word search, explore various websites, and create a pinata that is papered with facts about the holiday.