Students examine a Baga Drum in order to explore the history of the Baga people of West Africa. For this art history lesson, students recognize figures used in Baga Drum design that represent aspects of Baga culture. They also design and...

Students read information about Mary Cassatt and study examples of her Impressionist art. In this art history lesson, students read about the life and art of Mary Cassatt. Students then study her art 'Little Girl in a Blue Armchair.'...

Fifth graders identify the physical activities that are related to certain jobs.

Students simulate the quarters aboard a ship. They write a letter to Joanna Colcord or Alice Drinkwater that shows an understanding of the experience of being aboard ship, and asks further historical questions about the experience.

Students examine artwork by John Singleton Copley depicting the Colonial Period. They use the Internet, reference books and museums to research the time period. They share their impressions and observations with the class about the artwork.

High schoolers examine major individuals and events that took place in Canadian history to create a Top 10 List. They write an essay explaining why top 10 lists are popular and useful.

Students create original examples of the ancient Chinese Folk Art technique of Paper-Cutting in this middle-level lesson highly adaptable for either the Art classroom or a Social Studies class.

Young scholars explore the roles in Noh drama and the significance of Noh masks while creating their own version of a Noh play in this High School lesson adaptable for either the Language Arts or Theater classroom.

In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students read several passages and two poems and answer reading comprehension questions.  Students then write an essay response to one of the passages. 

For this English worksheet, students read "Susan Boyle to Star in Japanese Show," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

The permanent collection of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Images of artwork, biographies and profiles are all available, organized by century. You can search for a particular female artist as well.

Meet women artists from past and present who have created, crafted, and forged their way forward with their work.

A profile of Lavinia Fontana, the first woman painter to have had a successful artistic career.

A massive collection of web links to artists categorized by art collections, cartoonists, black artists, female artists, male artists, ethnic artists, and native artists.

This resource provides information and the works of artist, Angela Grauerholz. Fifty images available in timeline format, thumbnail view, or detail view. This page also includes information on the past exhibits of Grauerholz and a...

This resource highlights several female artists from various visual art genres. You can view one piece from each artist and read their biography. Included in the list of women are Frida Kahlo and Alma Woodsey Thomas.

A site by Peter Palmquist on Women photographers and the American Indian. There are biographies and images from thirteen women who were active during the latter part of the 19th century.

"An Art of Our Own: Women Ceramicists from the Permanent Collection" is a long-term exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum. This exhibition overview shows a few selected works from the exhibition plus a nice description of each piece.

This site offers an interactive look at the roles Jewish women have played in the furthering of feminism and the American women's movement in the last half of the 20th century. You can access the information through a timeline, themes of...

If you scroll 1/3 of the way down, there is a section devoted to Sofonisba Anguissola. Almost to the bottom of the article is a short biographical sketch of the same.

A comprehensive website covering artists and artwork from all time periods and styles. Navigate by artist name, by subject matter, by medium, by nationality, or by any number of different filters, such as women artists, to find images...

Thumbnail sketches are presented on the lives of famous Canadian women artists. Highlighted in bold letters is each woman's famous "first."

This site introduces Herrad of Landsberg, along with other medieval composers.

This resource provides information about Friday Kahlo. It includes a biography and selected bibliography.