Students engage in a activity that is concerned with the historical figure of Hadrian and how he ruled the Roman Empire. They look at images drawn by artists that attempt to capture his character. Students create their own portraits of...

Students follow this recipe for fun clay creations. In this early childhood art and science lesson, students develop creative-thinking skills, fine-motor skills, and sensory awareness while they make, mold, and decorate salt dough.

Students discuss the lines, shapes, and patterns used to decorate a 19th-century chandelier that was made to look like a hot-air balloon. For this art lesson students discuss the chandelier and then create a papier-mâché sculpture of a...

Students create "marshmallow bunnies" using marshmallows, toothpicks, pink construction paper, and cloves in this quick and easy early-elementary level Art instructional activity. The 30-minute instructional activity is ideal for holiday...

Students practice using compasses to find cardinal directions in this cross-curricular lesson about the Chinese art of tomb sculptures. The lesson also includes a creative lesson extension.

Students experiment with clay to create sculptures. They research various animals and work with parts of animal names to create their own imaginary animal sculptures using clay.

Students create "teensy weensy scary spiders" using foam balls, tissue paper, yarn, pipecleaner, scissors and glue in this Halloween art activity for the early elementary classroom. It is suggested to begin the activity as a science...

Eighth graders identify and categorize different types of animals which lay eggs, use a five step method for viewing and interpreting a piece of artwork, and use an indirect method to find the mass of a large object.

Young historians examine the gestures of human subjects represented in Mannerist, Baroque and Renaissance paintings. After they play charades and attempt to match dialogue with body language, learners create a drawing that...

Writing can become one-dimensional if authors don't involve all their senses. First, scholars observe a strange object which, ideally, they can touch and even smell. Without using certain words (you can create a list or have the class...

What does it mean to rebuild and recover after a major event? Your class will explore this theme while they discuss and discover the events surrounding September 11. They will also look at other examples and then create art pieces that...

Students create watermelon slices using red construction paper, paints, and watermelon rinds in this excellent elementary lesson for the end of the school year. The class is also able to enjoy eating watermelon slices during the activity.

Pupils watch a video about the artist Georgia O'Keeffe and discuss her work. They draw flowers plants and fish and use collage techniques imitating O'Keeffe's style.

Students use construction paper to create muffin flowers. They use muffin tray cup liners and draw flower stems and leaves on the paper. They use the muffin liners for a 3-D effect.

Pupils experiment using abstract art techniques, tennis balls, and tempera paint in this excellent, outdoor art activity for the early-elementary classroom. The resulting art prints can be displayed predominantly in the classroom.

Students explore how an artist uses the force of gravity to create balance in a sculpture. In this sculpting lesson, students create their own sculpture applying concepts from the lesson.

Young scholars examine artworks, research literature, and create study drawings and a 3-D model for a monument to a literary figure. They discuss and analyze the sculpture Model for a Monument to Alexandre Dumas p??re by Albert-Ernest...

Students create a holiday ornament. In this Keith Haring art lesson plan, students use paper mache to make 3-dimensional ornaments that resemble his work. Students cut out felt shapes of babies, dogs and angels then sew them...

Students appreciate the art of the artist Keith Haring. They design and implement Keith Haring-like images for a wall mural and explain and experience a project containing many different compenents and processes from beginning to end.

Pupils discover optical illusions in this lesson that uses a red shamrock and white construction paper. Emphasis is placed upon inquiry, experiment, and then a short discussion on optical illusions and complimentary colors.

Students create "spooky word" sheets using white construction paper, orange and black paint, eyedroppers, and thin coffee straws. The lesson is ideal for a pre-Halloween activity. Finished artwork can be displayed around the classroom.

Students create small shamrock replicas using green and white paints, paper, bubble wrap, and gold glitter. This lesson intended for the early-elementary classroom is ideal for celebrating St. Patrick's Day or spring-time in general.

Young scholars discuss a narrative work of art, then write stories describing the action and publish their stories and illustrations in books.

Learners create flowery napkin rings, paint umbrellas, paint flowers, and create "butter-flowers" in this four-day lesson all about Springtime. The activities in this lesson could be accomplished over four days, used separately, or...