Fourth graders observe the process of drafting a pattern on graph paper. After creating their own patterns, they create their own weavings, and explain its title to the class.

Learners explore the patterns of nature. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students examine beauty in nature and participate in a hands-on simulation that demonstrates how human preferences for beauty have led to an increased frequency...

First graders discover the significance of a number's place value by interactively engaging patterns and two-digit place values. In this mathematics lesson, 1st graders complete a 10 by 10 grid to create a number puzzle.

Students explore the effects of population growth in Arizona.  In this history lesson plan, students work in small groups to create a "perfect" city. Activities include examining the Arizona census results then discussing the...

Students create watercolor paintings using their knowledge of elements of design, value, and texture, discuss concept of art reflecting time and place, review art-related vocabulary, and reflect on their work.

Students explore weather conditions. In this weather investigation lesson, students use various search engines to list three facts about weather patterns, new vocabulary words, and a picture of a weather condition. Students use this...

Young scholars view a multimedia presentation to recognize rose windows and quilting patterns. In this rose window perimeter lesson, students design rose window from paper. Young scholars review prior knowledge of lines and how they...

In this earthquakes worksheet, students look at maps of earthquake patterns and answer short answer questions. Students answer 12 questions.

Students use field research and traditional research to identify migrating species of birds as well as their migratory patterns. Students generate a list of questions regarding migration and a plan to research the questions. A field...

Students compose music using Islamic patterns. In this cultural arts lesson, students examine Islamic art and analyze the patterns. Students incorporate various Islamic patterns into a musical composition.

In this patterns worksheet, 3rd graders match tiles with the shapes in a larger image. Students copy the tiles into the squares of grid paper to create the specified design.

In this circles and parabolas instructional activity, students follow directions to draw parabolas. They fold paper to represent a parabola. Students also use straight lines to create a circle. This one page instructional activity...

Learners work in cooperative pairs to create a series circuit and a parallel circuit. Students compare and contrast the two different types of circuits using worksheets that are included.

In this inheritance patterns worksheet, students create a visual of a Zork using chromosome strips to represent alleles from the father and the mother to determine the traits in the offspring. Students translate the genotype to the...

Students analyze tessellations.  In this geometry lesson, students discover which shapes can or cannot be used to create a tessellation.  Students watch a video, then create their own tessellations.

Students using a Flash unit create a scene for the fish to swim about in. They create a fish using various software tools of their choice. Students then animate the fish across the screen. They develop a background scene, draw a fish...

Students create a class alphabet book. In this letter recognition lesson, students use line and color to draw an object whose name begins with a specific letter. Students use adjectives to create a sentence describing the object or...

Students design and create a worm and worm free compost tanks for observation of decay in ecosystems. They make predictions, care, and revist tanks using their journals for observation and data collection.

Students brainstorm favorite things to do during the summer. They survey classmates to collect data, arrange it in a chart, and create graphs using ClarisWorks.

Investigate geometric reflections in this geometry lesson. Create geometric reflections that show the reflection across the x and y axis of a coordinate graph. Learners watch a teacher demonstration before proceeding on their own. They...

Students conduct an experiment. In this science lesson, students create their own fog. Students observe the results.

Sixth graders inspect various clay pots. They create their own pots and paint them in the horror vacui design.

Learners explore cultural history by participating in an arts and crafts activity. In this weaving lesson, students identify the many cultures that used weaving methods and local plant life to create baskets and other useful tools....

Any age of elementary student can demonstrate their understanding of the connections of elements of art and music by creating their own slit song. You will investigate and study the Melanesian Slit Song with Kindergartners through Junior...