Eighth graders are given a year in history to research and identify the social and cultural situations at the time. In groups, they examine and describe various styles and periods of art and present them to the class. They relate the...

Eighth graders create an exhibition of images, ideas, developments and event from one year in history.

High schoolers are introduced to the requirements for their final interior design project. In groups, they compare and contrast the characteristics of floor plans to the needs of families living in the houses. Individually, they design...

Students become familiar with different times around the world through the reading of 9 O'clock Lullaby.  In this Earth, sun, moon instructional activity, students recognize the movement of the Earth and the relationship to the sun...

First graders read the story of the Tortoise and the Hare and relate it to tempo in music.

Students study ocean habitats and create a habitat zone replica.  In this ocean habitat instructional activity students design and construct their own unique habitat.

Students identify and compare the characteristics of floor plans and zoning to family activities and needs. They draw an accurate floor plan--either existing or a work in progress to scale. Then, students roughly sketch their bedroom...

This lesson plan combines a creative building activity with analyzing a butterfly photograph and using problem solving to complete the puzzle. It blends art and science very well. Students will learn and enjoy the process. The extension...

Students create "bottle cap lockets" using bottle caps, ribbon, small photos, and beads in this elementary Art instructional activity ideal for Valentine's Day or special occasions. The instructional activity suggests using the...

Young scholars compare the characteristics of floor plans and zoning to family activities/needs. They combine all their knowledge of the elements and principles of design as well as design and function of interior space to create a...

Students study seed catalogs to find information about plants and growing seasons. They write letters requesting a seed catalog after using online resources. They use them complete an associated worksheet and discuss zone maps for their...

Students learn how to understand and use fabrics in a scrap quilt. They will gain the most if they can actually compose a quilt (or the beginnings of one) within class time.Quilting is a skill that is difficult for younger children to...

Students distinguish between latitude and longitude on the map. In this mapping lesson, students participate in mapping skills to recognize spatial relationships, and where to find natural resources on the map. Students create...

Middle schoolers practice evaluating art by creating a research project and presentation. They use the Internet and library to discover a piece of art or artist whom they feel has an impact on the world of art. Next, they create a...

Introduce the topic of water conservation with a little drama. Dressed as snowflakes, hail stones, or rain drops class members dramatize the events in a narration of the water cycle. The series of lessons that follow focus on...

Third graders make alphabet cards that depict the wide variety of life forms found in the Sonoran Desert. A terrific lesson that combines language arts, visual arts, and life science all into one wonderful package. Each of the cards has...

Learners examine a World map and find earthquakes near plate boundaries. They locate and describe earthquakes in the United States and California.

Students examine the composition of landscape paintings with an emphasis on foreground, middle ground, and background. They view and analyze a painting by Poussin, and create an original imagined landscape.

Young scholars investigate the natural disasters known as tsunamis by researching the Internet.  In this nature lesson, students define the word tsunami and discuss how they are created.  Young scholars complete an online...

Students create a rain stick.  In this rain stick activity, students construct their rain stick using a cardboard tube, stickpins, a cup of rice, and decorative paper.  Students follow given instructions and listen to...

Students summarize information learned from previous lessons, and apply them to their own project: redesigning their own bedrooms. They discuss the uniqueness of the place where one lives and its importance and apply all they have...

Students view a variety of scientific images and animations. They explore the world of science and visual art. Students enrich their knowledge through animation examinations of thoughts and feelings and awesome color rainbows of...

Students in an interior design class read over pretend client profiles. In groups, they use the profiles to design a floor plan for their new house. To end the activity, they present the floor plan to the class and ask for feedback on...