+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Raven Mask

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the artistic expressions of the Northwest Native American Indians and using traditional palette of colors, create a personal interpretation of the traditional raven mask.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Someone Is In The Kitchen

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars investigate the lifestyles of the Native Americans and look at a recipe found on a website. They read the recipe and pay attention to the measurements. They differentiate between the various measures in order to apply them...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Social Studies: People in the Rocks

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students discover characteristics of Native Americans as depicted in their rock art. By examining the rocks from the Human Figures Photo Gallery, they make inferences about the activities and purposes of the people drawn on them.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Where's the Barbecue?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners identify the major landforms, regions and rivers on a map of South Carolina. They compare the locations of the major Native American groups in the state as well. They chart where barbecue restaurants are located and write...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Indian Legends

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, in groups, read a Bigfoot report and decide whether they believe the Bigfoot legend.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Vowels

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this grammar worksheet, students read ten sentences where the vowel is missing in some of the words. They put the correct vowel in the space to make each sentence make sense. Students also identify whether each word is a short or long...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Indian PowWow

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students identify three different American Indian regions and tribes, their food, clothing, shelter, recreation, and transportation. Students create artifacts that can be placed in a museum. Students sing songs, chants, and dance. ...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Navajo Yei

For Teachers K
Students explore geometry in Navajo culture. In this geometry lesson, students search for different geometrical shapes in Navajo art. Students then create their own rug or jewelry design using geometrical shapes.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Making a Colorado Brochure

For Teachers 4th - Higher Ed
Students create brochures reflecting the state of Colorado. In groups, they write about tourist attractions, important people, major cities, and statistical information. After writing, they create their brochure importing clip art and...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Past and Future Heroes

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders view various murals and explore the characteristics of heroes and how heroes can be represented in art. They choose a hero, then write and illustrate a short report on his or her life.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Domains Portrayed and Invaded

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils examine the art and work of Carl Runguis. After reading a play, they discuss how an artist portrays his feelings about a topic in his work. They view the preplay and write an essay reflecting on their experiences. They also paint...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

African Masks (Pre-Visit)

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders observe and describe several masks from different parts of Africa housed in the Smithsonian Institute (National Museum of African Art) Washington, D.C. They use the internet to view the Smithsonian's virtual exhibits.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

History Hall of Fame

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create an American History Hall of Fame for various cultures that have been forgotten in American History.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Baga Drum

For Teachers K - 6th
Students examine a Baga Drum in order to explore the history of the Baga people of West Africa. In this art history lesson, students recognize figures used in Baga Drum design that represent aspects of Baga culture. They also design and...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Where Indians and Bison Meet

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine a transparency of the Pre-2004 Monticello Nickel and compare it to the American Bison Nickel. They research Native American tribes and discover why the bison was so important to them. They create products showing...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Cultural Palette

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine pieces of music and art that represent who they are. They study Haitian culture and traditions by performing the musical production "Once on the Island." They watch and discuss the film "The Nature of Music."
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Spontaneous Britishstrokes

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students are introduced to Chinese painting and they examine how Daoist phiolosophy influenced artistic style. They discuss how art and artistic technique as a reflection of Daoist culture. Students discuss how art is a reflection of...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Polymer Clay Millefiori Cane Beads

For Teachers 5th - Higher Ed
Students explore how to make millefiori cane beads. They use clay and beads to form the unique art.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reading Images: Maconaquah

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students examine a portrait of Maconaquah and compose a list of things they observe about her. They look at her age, clothing, jewelry, and her emotions based on her facial expression. Conclusions are drawn as they "read" the pictures...
+
Unit Plan
University of California

The Cold War (America)

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The Cold War—with its roots in World War II—impacts the world today. Using an extensive curriculum, scholars consider its impact through primary sources, including speeches and propaganda, as well as other skills-enhancing activities. An...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

California Gold Rush

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discover the people who lived in California before and after the gold rush. They use primary source documents to identify how the finding of gold changed the area. They also discover the discrimation that was present during the...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Weather and Dialect

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
What's the difference between an accent and a dialect? Examine the difference between the two with your scholars. In groups, they compile a dialect dictionary. They interview adults to gather information about accents and ethnic words....
+
PPT
Curated OER

The Human Brain's Capacity for Language

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Incorporate this slide show into your lecture about speech, language, psychology, or physiology. Addressing the structure of the brain as well as handedness and aphasia, the presentation could fit the needs of many different lecturers....
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Vocab-u-lous! Build a Fabulous Vocab: Halloween

For Students 10th - 11th
In this Halloween vocabulary worksheet, learners select the best word to complete the sentence. They are challenged by the complex options that all relate to Halloween.

Other popular searches