Second graders create depictions of a monkey in its' natural habitat. Emphasis is placed on the artwork of Henri Rousseau and techniques of landscape and design. State standards are addressed in this lesson plan.

Third graders examine the effects of a snow day on various people in the community. They listen to the book "Snow Day" by Betsy Maestro, complete a graphic organizer of people affected by the snow day, and write a story from the point of...

Students investigate the trees of the Mississippi Valley, specifically looking at the coniferous and deciduous forests. The research of the area is part of a field study when students conduct a survey of local forests in order to create...

Students study the life and music of the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. They practice listening for the downbeat of a musical selection. They participate in a physical exercise where they march around in a circle and clap to the...

Third graders read the passage in their textbook about Mary McLeod Bethune and discuss why education was important to her, and why she beleived that education allowed African American children to reach their potential. They then discuss...

Students recognize the timbre of a celesta by listening to music that contains the celesta. They listen to music from Tchaikovsky's "Danse de la Fee-Dragee" (Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairies), track #14 and describe how the music...

Students explore the links between Japanese and British culture. In this Japanese music lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding Gagaku music and then perform "Te Lucis Ante Terminum" with Japanese...

Students explore the concept of communication. In this communication lesson, students create collages featuring their likes and dislikes. Students present the collages to their classmates. 

Students create textured pottery. In this multicultural arts lesson, students follow step-by-step directions to create textured pottery with a multicultural design out of self-hardening clay.

Students study the biology and morphology of Lophelia corals.  In this investigative lesson students explain how the coral contributes to communities, and create a poster.  

Learners explore our ecosystem by investigating the quality of our water. In this aquatic insect instructional activity, students examine a group of random insects collected from different streams and ponds in the area. Learners record...

Students consider the need for term limits. In this U.S. government instructional activity, students read selected articles about the pros and cons of term limits. Students then survey their class regarding their opinion of term limits....

Eighth graders study soccer. In this lesson on a sport, 8th graders practice dribbling and passing skills associated with soccer.

Students recognize traits of heroes as depicted in music, art and literature. In this cross curricular lesson, students evaluate and analyze various works fo art from different cultures that depict heroes.

Students consider how the attributes of heroes have evolved. In this character traits lesson plan, students define heroism in their culture and research the epic heroes of literature. Students select heroes to write about and share their...

Pupils create questions about the Early English Colonies in pairs and trade their questions with other students and answer them. In this Early English Colonies lesson plan, pupils either answer the question or use it as a discussion topic.

Tenth graders explore the evolution of Chinese communism to its present export-driven economy. Working in groups, they examine various articles about reforms in Chinese society. They write essays about the impact of political reform on...

Fourth graders listen to different types of music, then categorize them into two different areas of classification.

Students investigate the architecture found in cemeteries in order to separate different time periods of distinct design. The use of examples helps them to recognize the design in correlation to its time. The lesson is delivered in a...

Students are introduced to the types of accessories available in fashion. In groups, they are given a piece of clothing and are to accessorize it properly. As a class, they use this same reasoning and apply it to an interior room. To...

High schoolers are introduced to new vocabulary associated with architecture. In groups, they analyze the architecture of their own home and their neighborhoods and take pictures of what they find. They share their photographs with the...

Students examine how Neoclassical art conveyed moral and ethical ideas. They create their own works of art that serve as social commentaries.

Eleventh graders study the characteristics of an autobiography. They read from the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin and discuss and write an essay regarding some of his quotes.

Students examine their place in society by looking closely at themselves as well as their role in their family and community. Students also examine the origin of the National Parks system and how it contributes to National Identity.