Middle schoolers examine the traditions of the Festa del Grillo in Italy and its relationship to the culture of Italy. After being shown examples, they create their own cricket out of materials found in the classroom. Using 3D, they...

Pupils complete a variety of written and discussion activities regarding Rosa Parks and the Alabama bus boycott and how they changed an accepted way of life in America.

Fifth graders compare and contrast photographs from the 1800s to those of 2003. In groups, they create drawings of how society has changed over time and use maps to locate local streets. Individually, they practice measuring the...

Seventh graders examine the way privilege and power are broken down in their own community. Using a Venn diagram, they compare and contrast Robert Harris' paintings based on these two concepts. They write their own story based on one...

Learners are introduced to the use of symbolism and how it can change one's view of a piece of art. Using a piece of art, they view it as if they were the artist and create a symbol that accompanies it. They discuss the impact of two-...

Fifth graders discuss different countries, their cultures, similarities and differences and choose a set of focus questions to research. They create a narrative story using their researched information in first person narrative stories.

Students explore the effects of radio and motion pictures on the American culture. They analyze the development of moving pictures. Students construct a movie poster that promotes cultural homogenization and consumption. They discuss...

Young scholars work together to create a list of communities in Canada in alphabetical order. As a class, they discuss what it means to be Canadian and create a symbol of what it means to them. They share their artwork with the class...

Students view examples of Robert Harris' artwork to identify and describe the ecosystems in them. In groups, they work together to discuss how ecosystems breakdown and create solutions to keep this from happening. To end the lesson,...

First graders conduct research into the concepts of goods and services. The information is used in order to create a definition for each concept. Then the information is organized using the scavenger hunt format. Further extension to the...

Young scholars investigate many of the relationships that contribute to the look and design of decorative arts objects.

Eighth graders take photographs for a photo essay contest. Using primary source documents, they review various types of artwork and discuss how some of the images have become commonplace. They use the internet to view examples of...

Students compare and contrast their community in the past and today. Using primary sources, they develop their own history of their community. Individually, they create maps of the local area and complete sketches of local gravestones.

Students research the mythological and factual founding of early Japan. They compare and contrast the two accounts. As an assessment activity, they fill out a chart that compares and contrasts the facts and myths surrounding Japanese...

Students formulate interview questions based on the information they learn from the video Power Lines. They conduct an interview with a relative, friend, or community member over 60 years old.

Students investigate how to plan for market research and identify the main sources of information for the travel and tourism industry. They research and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of written questionnaires to gain market...

Young scholars use primary resources in order to investigate the historical New Deal era. They describe the measures about housing instituted in the legislation. An evaluation of the measures is written by students. The incorporation of...

Students research the events held at the Carnival at Nice, France and its history. Using mixed media, they design and decorate a flower garland necklace and discover the use of flowers in cultural festivals. They share their creation...

Third graders think about "How does learning about the past make our lives better todya?" They complete a KWL chart. Pupils are assessed informally by the thoughts and questions produced by the students. Students discuss the question and...

Fourth graders investigate within their family structure where their relatives have moved or migrated from. They compare/contrast this data with other students. Students map out their finding. They interview family members.

Sixth graders examine the connection that the present has to the past and how different cultures impact each other with lasting results. They discuss European exploration in North America and West Africa by describing cultural...

First graders discuss how culture can be transmitted from generation to generation. In groups, they create a bust of themselves after viewing various artists artwork. They also develop their own dance routine and perform it in front of...

Third graders examine a variety of Robert Harris' paintings. Using the characters in the art, they develop a conversation between them in a musical verse. In groups, they identify safety procedures to be used by those traveling in the...

Sixth graders examine the conditions of Canada's provinces during the winter months. In groups, they discover the types of sports practiced and discuss how it relates to their culture. They also view paintings by Robert Harris and...