The Language of Flowers And Trees

As part of a discussion of seasonal words, class members identify words relating to autumn and then identify the language used to describe what happens during this time of year. 

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a speech which the President of South Africa delivered. Students answer questions, and write an essay.

Students create artistic representations of various cyclical patterns after analyzing the importance of cyclical psychology in Japanese culture. This lesson can be done in an Art class or as part of a unit in a History or Language Arts...

Students discover the main subjects and objects of Buddhist art and how symbolism in the Arts can enhance the artistic elements. The lesson concludes with the creation of student works using iconography.

Students use the internet to gather information on the Japanese Gardens. They discuss topics with a horticulturist and build a replica of the gardens at their school. They work together to identify different types of plants.

Students create descriptive autumn similes and write them on fall-themed paper. They first write the autumn simile, and then arrange the plants around the border of the paper. They use natural plants which must be pressed.

Students describe cultural/environmental characteristics of the story's setting. They determine whether reluctant giving is considered an act of philanthropy and they describe how greed can blind one to life's real treasures.

Students read several Indian folktales and recognize the role of punishment in the stories and debate whether the characters could have reformed. They identify the type of folktale represented by the stories.

Learners study art works from the artist Hernan Bas. In this art study lesson, students study the art pieces from Hernan Bas collection. Learners discuss the elements and story in the painting. Students write a short story using...

Students perform "Fifty States in Rhyme" with correct posture, correct rhythms, and accurate pitches. They also identify and perform such musical terms as tone color, tempo, dynamics, phrases, and accents. Emphasis is placed on the...