Learners cut random pictures from magazines. In groups, students share their images with each other and explain what they liked about the picture. After creating a collage of the pictures, learners tell a story about something personal...

First graders practice addition and subtraction concepts using gross and fine motor movement. Working in small groups, 1st graders play a game to practice their addition and subtraction facts through gross and fine motor movement...

In this English worksheet, students read "Britain's Sick Day Culture," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

In this ESL reading comprehension instructional activity, learners read or listen to an article, then complete a variety of warm up and before/after reading activities. Homework suggestions are also given.

In this English instructional activity, students read "Designer Babies Row in Britain," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Students enhance their understanding of how animals function in a habitat.Students are scattered individually and in small groups. About half of students make coral shapes in small groups. The other half of students move like animals in...

Eleventh graders research S/Sgt. George Oiye, who fought in the 522nd Field Artillery Battallion. They examine the roles and sacrifices of this soldier, then answer questions.

Fourth graders create three-dimensional paper African masks. They analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of Africa. they discover that masks were worn for various ceremonies.

Eleventh graders recognize that Chinatown, as an example, can depict how ethnic groups in general are developed.

In this lesson, students examine natural and synthetic fibers. Students explore the photo essay in groups and discuss how the sheep farmer offers an alternative to mass production with a focus on the themes of resiliency and...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a lesson on designing nativity costumes including details on using fabrics, colors, and decorations; it includes a downloadable PowerPoint and a Costume Designing Frame worksheet.

Have you ever wondered why it takes such a long period of time for NASA to build space exploration equipment? What is involved in manufacturing and building a rover for the Red Planet? During this lesson, students will discover the...

Newshour with Jim Lehrer, a nightly news broadcast on PBS, offers a wealth of material on Romare Bearden. Content includes the NewsHour report, a gallery of his artwork, extended interviews with the artist, and a companion lesson plan.

Learn about materials that can bring art to life! Click on a category to view a 6-minute video, play an interactive game, and see various lessons revolving around the selected topic. Also included is a link to project ideas.

An interesting history and exploration of the technology and invention of dyes and dyeing from earliest times to present and the effects of new colors in yarns on the economy. This is a complete unit of lessons with activities and...

For this lesson, students use photographs from the early days of Saint John, New Brunswick to analyze its evolving social fabric, and complete a research project. Click on the Word files to access the lesson materials.