Students design and create their own masks using the symbolism evident in Peking opera masks.

Learners think and talk about the world of work. For this career lesson plan, students communicate effectively with other learners and work as part of a team to become familiar with database exploration.

First graders make connections between the purposes of rules. In this governing lesson plan students listen to a story about rules being broken. Students identify rules that they have at school or home.

Students explore the attributes of American tall tales. In this folklore lesson, students read several tall tales, describe the elements of tall tales, and then use hyperbole to write their own tall tales.

To prep for a lesson on predator/prey relationships, get kids up and moving. This game is based on the game 'Red Light, Green Light' but employs the concept of predator vs. prey. This is not a full lesson but could be useful as an...

In this global studies worksheet, learners read a 7-paragraph article about orangutans and respond to 6 short answer questions. Vocabulary words and definitions are included.

Students act out various types of transportation.  In this transportation lesson, students practice speaking using the transportation phrases. Students ask each other question about the transportation.  Students discuss the...

Students explore architecture. In this architecture lesson, students examine photographs of buildings in their communities. Students collaborate to discuss their observations regarding the buildings. Students record their observations in...

Learners read a short play based on the Indonesian folktale Cicak and Kancil and complete related activities.

Learners create and deliver an autobiographical, multimedia presentation. Students are introduced to the concept of multimedia communication. They use the technology that facilitates a public presentation.

Students discuss what they know about Hurricane Katrina and the city of New Orleans. In groups, they use they match the new vocabulary words to their definitions. They read an article about Hurricane Katrina and answer questions.

Learners discover festivals and traditions of South Africa. Students discuss the meaning of Diwali and why it is celebrated. They devise an assembly about the religious festival of lights. Learners explain why Hindus, Jans and Sikus...

Students explore the instruments of the orchestra. In this music appreciation lesson, students discover the four families of instruments and research each of them using selected Internet sources.

Students use current time indicators while learning to talk about on-going action. In these vocabulary lessons, students works with power point presentations, games, flashcards, worksheets and video slides.

Learners explore a thematic unit to strengthen literacy skills. The search for literacy is based upon the using of myths and legends to encourage the appreciation for other cultures. The varued activities strengthen literacy by engaging...

Students create masks from the Italian Renaisance theatre and use them in one-act plays they write. they analyze the role and development of theatre in world cultures.

Students investigate and examine ukiyo-e, or Japanese woodblock prints, from the Edo period (1615-1868) in Japan and use this gained knowledge to compare Japanese culture to American societal trends.

Middle schoolers research and examine the various roles needed to put on a major drama production. Using this information, they role play one of these different responsibilities. As a class, they perform a play of their choosing and...

In this literature worksheet, high schoolers identify and locate vocabulary terms and names related to the Greek Theatre. There are 24 words/names located in the puzzle.

This technical article explains MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions). MIME is a specification for enhancing the capabilities of standard Internet electronic mail. It offers a simple standardized way to represent and encode a wide...

[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text about a young woman named Becky who acts as a mime. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

In this activity students explore writing and performing poetry in various forms: writing poetry, choral readings, mime, and preparing a multi-media presentation by designing a web page.

This site has an image of ancient Rome with buildings highlighted, such as theaters and baths, plus descriptions of the different types of theatrical arts: drama, pantomime, and mime. This page was created by Barbara F. McManus of The...

The statuette depicts a theater actor with grotesque features, who stands with his legs apart, holding up a feminine mask with closed lips, also known as a pantomime mask. The statuette, which shows an actor in caricature, underlines the...