Students study triangles. In this triangle lesson plan, students compare and classify triangles while milling to music. Students will also trade triangles so they can match up with other similar triangles. Triangles are provided.

Learners analyze and classify sets of pictures using a mathematical classification system and create original works of Art Deco tiles using this new knowledge and four types of symmetry.

In this primary source analysis instructional activity, students respond to 25 short answer questions that require them to analyze the provided poster from the Tennessee State Library and Archives.

Learners explore oceanography by researching the great barracuda.  In this animal life lesson, students read several vocabulary terms dealing with ocean life and examine a drawing of a barracuda.  Learners examine the many...

For this minerals worksheet, learners read about the relationship between elements, rocks and minerals. They experiment using 6 different colored gumdrops to represent 6 common elements. Students construct gumdrop and toothpick models of...

Sixth graders examine and discuss the marquetry ornamentation on an antique bench. They design and create a symmetrically designed jewelry box using marquetry techniques.

In this math worksheet, students study the geometric shape of the rectangle by tracing 10 shapes and coloring them different colors.

Students trace body parts to create a deer in this excellent Kindergarten lesson that teaches basic Art skills and cultural awareness. The lesson includes a materials list, vocabulary used, a bibliography, and is best suited for use...

First graders design projects based on work of Van Gogh.  In this Van Gogh arts lesson, 1st graders review and and model artwork prior to creating their own landscape project in watercolor.  

Students examine architectural designs and styles found in their state and/or community and create scrapbooks that identify those specific traits. This middle-level art instructional activity can be adapted to work in a social studies...

Students create peek-a-boo bags.

Sixth graders observe the wardrobe and discuss the role of the wardrobe in the culture of viceregal Mexico. They research the design and the influence of Moorish decoration in the geometric pattern on the door. Students identify...

Learners participate in guessing their partners' hidden Lego pieces from their verbal clues. They work in partners to accomplish their goals. They are meeting a variety of math standards by completing this lesson.

Second graders create examples of Kente cloths using paper, markers, and paints in this multi-cultural Art instructional activity for the second grade. The two part instructional activity includes an introduction of Kente Cloth designs...

Students practice creating art by imitating the camouflage of fish. In this animal characteristic lesson, students identify certain fish and their ability to change colors in order to survive in the wild. Students utilize coloring...

Fourth graders examine about traditional quilting patterns, the symmetry in such patterns, and practice creating patterns of their own. They design a quilting pattern, and groups make colorful "patches," of a pattern. They assemble the...

Students read "Elmer" by David McKee. They answer comprehension questions and discuss how Elmer looks and how he is different from the elephants they see in the zoo. They complete a project in which they celebrate their individual...

Students are introduced to the characteristics of pueblo pottery and create their own piece of pueblo inspired pottery. After a brief lecture into the history and methods creating pueblo pottery, students use provided materials to create...

Learners arecognize the architecture of another culture, how the architecture of a people records their history, explore artistic elements, explore and use geometric concepts of shape, pattern, and symmetry.

Students manipulate shapes to find multiple lines of symmetry. They use color to visualize the lines of symmetry.

Students study relationships between angles, side lengths, perimeters, areas and volumes of similar objects. In this lesson students also create and critique inductive and deductive arguments concerning congruency, similarity and the...

Students, after studying the history of the states most common architectural styles, are asked to gather together pictures that they think would represent each of the styles.

Students investigate the the origination of stained glass in the 12th century cathedrals. They practice writing their names in cursive symmetrically. Students also practice how to make a stained glass image.

Third graders create a pumpkin lantern. They work in groups to illustrate the growth of a pumpkin seed. Students are asked what they think of when they see the color orange. They choice one person from the group to get a piece of...