An article details everything you need to know about celebrating Kwanzaa at your school. An opening-day ceremony starts the seven-day holiday celebration followed a daily routine that includes a greeting, candle lighting, reciting an...

Here's a switch--a lesson plan designed for prepare class members for a substitute! The plan highlights six behaviors that demonstrate respect and responsibility. 

This slideshow focuses on common symbols including definition and background information, identification, and lists of common symbols and their meanings by category: colors, flowers, animals, seasons, elements, religious, weather,...

A comprehensive learning module on symbols of the United States that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students examine what the different...

This video lesson focuses on creating a system of note taking symbols and abbreviations that work for the individual. It explains the purposes of note taking and of using symbols and abbreviations; offers quick tips for abbreviating...

Lists and explains the meaning of the many state symbols of Texas, its flag, and the state song.

The yin-yang symbol holds its roots in Taoism/Daoism, a Chinese religion and philosophy. John Bellaimey explains why we all contain the spirit of yin and of yang- and how we can achieve a balance of both in our lives. [4:09]

This tutorial focuses on symbolism in literature and how it reveals a deeper meaning. It provides a slide show that discusses what symbolism is, why and how it is used, how to identify it, common symbols, and classic symbols.

As young children begin keying into symbols, they are making a huge conceptual leap: they're learning that a picture can convey a message. The following anecdotes track practical applications of children's interactions with...

Explore how authors use symbolism to add a deeper level of meaning to their work in this short animated video [1:12] from WNET. Discussion questions below help students to further apply their understanding before analyzing a text.

These works of art reveal symbols and graphic systems that help to communicate values and ideas of the African people.

Identify the four colors important to the Navajos and understand how these colors represent different elements of Navajo culture.

In this lesson plan, students will consider "The Statue of Liberty: The Meaning and Use of a National Symbol." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.

What does the wheelchair image of the International Symbol of Access mean? Adrian Treharne explains. [4:10]

Provides a comprehensive list of weather symbols used on weather maps.

A useful list of electrical symbols that are used in schematic diagrams. Each symbol is accompanied by its name and a caption stating its function.

Recognize the negative sign as meaning the opposite of a number. Use the negative sign to find the opposites of numbers. In some items, we will find the opposite of an opposite. Students receive immediate feedback and have the...

We typically experience classic works of art in a museum, stripped of their original contexts, but that serene setting can belie a tumultuous history. Take Michelangelo's statue of David: devised as a religious symbol, adopted as a...

This is a glossary entry for the term "Symbol" including definitions and examples.

This resource is an "Adinkra symbol index." Use it to find descriptions and meanings behind the African symbols shown.

Dozens of African adinkra symbols and their meanings.

Thorough two-part lesson plan that explains the historical significance of the Star Spangled Banner and the American flag. Includes a link to a wonderful site about the history of the American flag. Requires the students to think about...

A thorough explanation of the history, symbols, customs and ceremony give meaning to the holiday of Kwanzaa.

This site proves to be a useful site which depicts frequently used Egyptian symbols; clicking on the symbol will provide its meaning and usage. The site also includes a glossary of Egyptian mythology.