Third graders explore art that reflects their cultural background. In this writing and research lesson students compare and contrast the Halloween with El Dia de los Muertos. Students study the visual art of these holidays. Then students...

Bring art and society together with this highly creative and interesting lesson plan. Learners research various uses of masks in ceremonies. They then create a ceremony of their own and a mask to go along with it. They film themselves...

First graders work in pairs to create a class big book for months of the year. They work together to create a detailed version of their month that includes any special holidays and activities.

Fifth graders are shown how advertisers use persuasive language and imagery to con us. They use this knowledge to question advertisers notions to persuade us one way or another. Students create a new jingle for an advertisement for...