Pupils consider the power of physics. In this current events lesson, students listen to a lecture that explores the power garnered by iPod batteries and how they work.

Students examine how artists express the Muses through the arts. In this art and history lesson, students work cooperatively to identify the Greek Muses, Graces and the Fates. Students will identify the attributes of each, participate in...

Students examine work by Mark Twain in the context of pre- and post-Civil War America. In this cross curricular lesson, students gather biographical information about Twain, use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast him with...

Eighth graders analyze causes of the Red River Rebellion. In this Canadian history lesson, 8th graders consider the differing points of view of the groups involved in this rebellion. Students research Louis Riel and Sir John MacDonald.

Ninth graders examine the struggle for equal opportunity. In this American Government lesson, 9th graders create a timeline outlining various groups' struggles for equal opportunity. Students research and construct a timeline to...

Students examine the sculpture "Head With Horns" by Paul Gauguin. In this perspectives lesson, students discuss what the terms "objective" and "subjective" means. Students are shown the sculpture and write their subjective and objective...

Students look at historic porcelain objects. In this visual arts instructional activity, students examine how the use of historic objects has changed over time.  Students design their own object from paper cups, bowls, plates, and...

Students examine a book of hours to compare it with a modern day planner. In this illuminated manuscripts lesson plan, students analyze a book of hours example from the 16th century. Students create their own modern day illuminated...

Tenth graders examine the major theologies and practices for major religions.  In this World History instructional activity, 10th graders describe the historical significance of key leaders and events.  Students analyze the...

Students discuss and examine the work of artist Cai Guo-Qiang.  For this art lesson, students analyze how cultural and historical factors impact the visual arts. 

Learners visit science museums. In this hands-on science lesson, students visit the Magna Science Adventure Center, Thinktank, and the Museum of Science and Industry.

Students create ways to do things backwards. In this cross-curriculum instructional activity, students participate in various backwards activities for an entire day. Students recite the alphabet backwards, spell their names backwards,...

Students discover the influence of Greek classical art and philosophy on the French Revolution. In this art lesson, students analyze a Neoclassical artist and write an essay in which they discuss how the style contributes to the...

Learners examine a medieval manuscript on astronomy and create their own books based on modern discoveries in astronomy. In this astronomy lesson, students compare astronomy knowledge in the middle ages to today and research modern...

Young scholars compare and contrast different perspectives of the French Revolution. In this visual arts lesson, students discuss the use of satire and caricature in history and create satirical cartoons based on contemporary issues.

Students create drawing that tell a story about a young girl's life in an internment camp. In this internment camp lesson plan, students hear stories and analyze photographs of internment camps and then create their own drawings.

Students investigate the bombing of Pearl Harbor.  In this U.S. History lesson, students discover the Japanese internment camps and why our government chose to relocate the Japanese.  Students examine photographs from the era...

High schoolers examine the relationship between rhetoric and war. In this history of war lesson, students analyze paintings, photographs, movies, and articles that paint an opinionated picture of war. High schoolers...

High schoolers explore the artistic value of propaganda. In this visual arts instructional activity, students analyze antique artistic pieces for their political agenda perpetuation. High schoolers discuss propaganda techniques of...

Young scholars examine a relief sculpture. In this sculpting lesson, students analyze the sculpture "Sketch for a Fireplace Overmantel" by Francesco Franzoni. Young scholars create a three-dimensional sketch for an overmantel using the...

Students imagine they are a 'marchand-mercier' (or salesman) and write a persuasive letter to sell French items. In this art analysis lesson plan, students identify the role of a 'marchand-mercier' and write a three-paragraph letter to...

Students interpret and analyze a work of art and write a narrative for the piece of art. For this narrative art lesson, students analyze a work of art and then write a short story 500-700 words long to narrate the art.

Middle schoolers discover the use of personification as a way of expressing ideals.  In this Language Arts lesson, students create an allegorical depiction of a contemporary ideal.  Middle schoolers write labels that clearly...

Pupils identify the narrative elements in a work of art and write their own narrative. In this narrative and symbolism lesson, students interpret narratives depicted in the given works of art and write a biographical narrative about a...