Students identify the different ways in which different countries celebrate and why, including story, dance, music, and exchanging gifts. Then they develop a basic standard of non-verbal communication through either dance, mime,...

Young scholars explore the process of bookmaking that has its origins from many different international cultures. The multicultural symbolism represented by the medium is utilized by students to expres their identity.

Students study symbolism in media. They listen to two Hip Hop songs and watch the videos for them. They identify symbols and their meanings based on the context of the images seen in the videos and the lyrics heard.

First graders review the Pledge of Allegiance and symbols of America.

Pupils identify symbols on a pylon and explain why the names of the Great TEachers the symbols represent. They interpret what religion is to them and sing a song about religion lead by the teacher. Finally, students construct a...

Young scholars analyze and compare symbols and their meanings on ancient Greek and contemporary coins.

Third graders explore signs and vocabulary linked to the work of Keith Haring.

Seventh graders read sections of a Sherlock Holmes novel. They identify references to hate groups that are the criminals in the story. They discuss the symbols found in the story.

Students discuss color symbolism and patriotic colors of red, white, and blue, and create patriotic cards using Fiskars CardBoss and ShapeBoss, and Starter or Celebration Card Stencil Set.

High schoolers compare/contrast the media messages they see in two different communities in their city. They list the elements of art and the principles of design in the photographs they have taken in those two different communities....

Young scholars examine the culture and art of the Deaf Community. They discover the history of the Deaf Community using art and their values. They compare and contrast different pieces of art.

Students take a closer look at a memory play. In this American drama lesson, students read Tennessee Williams's The Glass Menagerie and analyze it as a memory play. Students discuss the linear and non-linear aspects of the play prior to...

Student groups retell stories from Iroquois storytellers. They role-play Iroquois women, men and children and explain their roles. They read "Knots on a Counting Rope" and make up their own stories. They create timelines. They visit a...

Young scholars explore American freedom, unity, progress, and responsibility. In this American history lesson, students discuss what it means to be an American as they reflect on contributions of noteworthy Americans and write a...

Students investigate the 1968 Olympics by identifying their mascots.  In this Olympic history activity, students participate in a group activity where they match countries with their representative mascots.  Students analyze...

Second graders communicate ideas, information, and feelings.

Students create power shirts that were highly important in the culture of many Native Americans.

Students identify the sound the letter /s/ makes. They associate the /s/ sound with the letter symbol and practice finding the /s/ in words. As a class, students make the /s/ wound, draw the letter symbol. They read a book, "James and...

Learners explore both physical and mental journies that result in a change or self-discovery. They write poems that symbolize a personal journey that forever changed them. They understand the importance of a central image or metaphor in...

Third graders develop their symbol three-dimensionally.

High schoolers explore and analyze how the human face is proportioned and explore ways artists use mathematics to make art. They demonstrate the basic face proportions by creating a reference sketch and illustrating visual clues to...

Students explain the purpose of hieroglyphics and identify their role in communicating ideas. They research the history of writing and it's significance in ancient Egyptian life and identify the components of hieroglyphics.

Students create comic strips to communicate ideas that cannot be expressed through words alone.

Young scholars explore different cultural influences and their contribution to Australian identities. They reflect on their own backgrounds and making links with their peers, reflect on our heritage. Students view My family- My...