Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Do The Colors of Light Mix?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the mixing of light. They form a hypotheses to reason why color changes occur and they write conclusions and ask new questions arising from the investigation. Students identify the primary and complementary...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Lighter Side of Color

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore light and color, including how colors are mixed to produce new colors, how light is filtered, and how light is reflected off of surfaces. They read materials provided, complete worksheets, and complete hands-on activities.
Activity
American Museum of Natural History

Draw a Monarch

For Students 6th - 12th
Five steps walk scholars through the process of drawing a Monarch butterfly. Participants research the insect, make observations, trace, then color. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Painted Chairs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars evaluate visual arts by creating furniture designs. In this three dimensional art lesson, students utilize the web to examine different artist renderings of furniture, sculpture and architecture. Young scholars utilize...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sea Urchins - Diadema Antillarum

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students investigate oceanography by painting sea life. In this crustacean instructional activity, students identify sea urchins in our ocean environments and describe the functionality of their spherical-shaped bodies. Students design...