Handout
ArtLex

Art Lex: Rhythm

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Artlex provides a thorough definition of the Principle of Design known as Rhythm. There are links to other sources and terms as well as visuals from artists such as Klee, Matisse and Mondrian that show further examples.
Handout
Palomar Community College District

Palomar College: 2 D Design Notes: Design and Composition: Color

For Students 9th - 10th
Every aspect of working with color in visual art can be found on this page. Comprehensive information ranging from value to color interaction.
Website
Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Elements as Building Blocks

For Students 5th - 8th
Review the purpose of the periodic table and how it is designed.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Games Machines Play: Streamlined Design

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Explore the streamlined shapes of submarines and design an effective hull shape. Observe how streamlining affects a vehicle as it is pulled through a water-filled trough.
Interactive
iCivics

I Civics: News Feed Defenders

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
NewsFeed Defenders is a challenging game designed to sharpen students' news literacy skills. Students will join a fictional social media site focused on news and information. They will learn elements of high-quality journalism to be able...
Article
Caro Clarke

Explaining Too Much: Why More Is Less

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is the eleventh article in a series that is designed to help the new novel author. This article focuses on how to eliminate needless information in your novel. The key is to not explain too much about the action.
Handout
Other

Art in Canada: Art Talk: Composition Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th
A definition of composition with other terms and how they relate to composition. This site shows an example and also explains the terms provided.
Article
Caro Clarke

Describing Your Characters Through Their Actions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is the tenth in a series of articles designed to help the new novel author. This article focuses on how to develop characters through their actions instead of simply relying on dialogue and description of thoughts. W.11-12.3d...
Article
Caro Clarke

Historical Fiction: Who Rules?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is the fifteenth article in a series designed to help the new novel author. This article focuses on the genre of historical fiction and the role of the author. Is the author a researcher or a story-teller?
Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers:you Can Make It on Your Own: Robo Wars

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Enter a robot design competition. Assemble a motor-powered vehicle that can climb up the steepest ramp angle, using a specified selection of parts, and make improvements in the design as needed.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Science Italian Style: Renaissance Machines

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Investigate innovative machine designs of the Renaissance, then build a hang glider by following a set of instructions. Modify the design to create a model that can fly longer distances.
Interactive
Other

Memorial Hall Museum: Wells Thorn House: 1600 1740: Early Colonial Style

For Students 9th - 10th
Useful tool for investigating an early type of American colonial architecture based on English post-medieval style. Roll over the photograph of the oldest wing of the Wells-Thorn House to isolate architectural design elements and learn...

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