Students select a piece of fruit from a central table. After some discussion on ways of representing form and proportions students record as accurately as possible, the entire fruit.

Students practice shading techniques to mimic the exquisite shading of the Albatross eye (eye shadow). Extension for students skilled in computer art included.

Eighth graders create a kaleidoscope drawing. They show the basic art rules (shading, highlighting, coloring, etc.) They increase their design and drawing skills, improve hand eye coordination and develop an understanding of mirror images.

Students engage in a lesson looking at a major scene of a Shakespeare play. They assume the role play of being the director and apply problem solving skills in order to conduct the scene. Others must switch roles and take on the roles of...

In this literacy activity, students use their visual and spatial skills to find their way through the maze to find the beginning and finish.

In this literacy worksheet, students look for the path through the maze using visual and spatial skills. The ball must be passed through the basket.

For this literacy worksheet, students look for the way through the maze using spatial and visual acuity skills. The beginning and end of the path is recognized.

In this literacy worksheet, students look for the way through the maze using spatial and visual acuity skills. The beginning and end of the path is recognized.

In this literacy worksheet, learners look for the way through the maze using spatial and visual acuity skills. The beginning and end of the path is recognized.

Students examine and discuss the artistic style and techniques of the artist Ed Paschke. They analyze various works of art by Ed Paschke, then choose an icon from art history and alter a photocopy of it using scissors and collage materials.

Students begin the lesson by discussing the various cultures found in their classroom. Individually, they cut out a pre-drawn school bus and color it the appropriate colors. Inside the bus, they place a variety of cultures within the bus.

Students explore family backgrounds and traditions while discussing how memories are preserved. For this patchwork quilt lesson, students create a keepsake by compiling pictures, drawings, and magazine clippings of things that are...

Students create a logo design to express their own identity. In this logo design lesson, students list ten words to describe who they are and choose two of them to use in a logo. Students draw images and choose various forms of...

Fourth graders engage in a multitude of written and artistic activities as they study illustrators, how illustrations enhance a studenT book, and the Caldecott Award.

Students take virtual trip back in time to 1924 when a Dada manifesto sparked the Surrealist movement in Europe and the United States. They explore about the history of Surrealism and visit online galleries of notable artists of the past...

Eighth graders study the role of gender in art. They examine aspects of personal identity. They assess and utilize the properties of a variety of art media and their ability to convey messages and meaning.

High schoolers study the history of Olympic emblems. In this Olympics lesson, students examine the Olympic designs and symbols used to represent different Olympic game years. High schoolers then collaborate to create Olympic emblems for...

Students design a bag that they would personally use to carry needed items to school. In this bag design lesson, students observe real bags and assess needs and wants for a new bag. Students brainstorm design solutions and render their...

Students create a Sacagawea-inspired wampum belt. In this Native-American lesson, students study Sacagawea and her influence on the Lewis and Clark expedition. Students learn about wampum and prized possessions and work in groups to...

Students understand that writers utilize various techniques to persuade an audience. They develop an awareness of how the media works to persuade them as the consumer. They create a visual representation of various feelings and emotions...

Learners research using Google Earth a variety of websites to explore America's most prominent and famous buildings. They then compare and contrast architectural styles and write a position paper defending or arguing against their chosen...

Students create a contemporary coat of arms and illuminated page. They study contemporary artists who combine text, symbols and images in altered books and create an altered book page of their own.

Students develop a Personal Learning Profile. They brainstorm how to design a profile and state their roles and responsibilities. They locate, select and make use of relevant information from a variety of media, references and ...

Students strengthen their research techniques in locating, selecting, and synthesizing information from a variety of texts, media, references and internet resources to study regional food way traditions in Louisiana. They assess the...