Crayola
Crayola: Hides That Reveal (Lesson Plan)
A fun lesson plan for a class studying Native American culture. Students create their own tepees, or animal hides with designs and symbols representing their own personality. Also contains adaptations and resources. (To access this...
Other
Streeter: Semiotics and Advertising
A slide show that offers a good study of connotation and how it refers to semiotics. Symbols are not the things they represent. L.11-12.5b Nuance
Tate
Tate Kids: Memento Mori (Remember That You Must Die)
An interactive exploration of the universal themes of death and mortality, as depicted by a range of twentieth-century artists. Developed by the Britain-based Tate museum, this site combines art criticism with a survey of symbols that...
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt
An interesting site with examples of Egyptian art from the National Gallery of Art in Washington. This article discusses pharaohs, sphinxes, symbols, mummification, and much more. [PDF]
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ninth Literature and Comp: Animal Farm by George Orwell
This lesson focuses on the reading of Animal Farm by George Orwell. It provides links to a study guide and an online text of the novel. It lists The Seven Commandments, Animal Farm's original Constitution and reminds students to pay...
Other
Lit Charts: Julius Caesar [Pdf]
This is a comprehensive 11-page chart on The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. It provides background information on the play, a plot summary, character descriptions, themes, symbol tags, quotes, and a summary and analysis of each scene in the...
National Geographic
National Geographic: Places in the Park
Modeling the use of maps in and out of school can help young scholars to recognize the value of maps and gain confidence with them. Using maps of places that are familiar to students will strengthen their spatial thinking skills before...
Trinity University
Trinity College: Times of Our Lives
A fascinating Trinity College site which addressed our use of time; there is a historical piece as well as contemporary uses of time in different societies. Those societies which place a high value on the symbol of "time" are compared to...
Other
Hieroglyphs and Art
This site has colorful and detailed pictures of hieroglyphics and an explanation and brief history of hieroglyphics. From this link, students can explore frequently used hieroglyphics, how the system works, how to pronounce ancient...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Symbols and Landmarks
Identify different world, national, state, and community symbols.
Utah Education Network
Uen: How the Meanings of Colors Transmit Navajo Culture
Identify the four colors important to the Navajos and understand how these colors represent different elements of Navajo culture.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Statue of Liberty
These lesson plans explore the symbolism behind the Statue of Liberty and include links to close-up photos of the statue. The final lesson plan guides students in exploring symbols on their own and determining their meaning.
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago: Art Access: American Art to 1900
Study works of American art from the eighteen and nineteenth centuries. Works in a variety of media, including the decorative arts, are represented as are pieces by some of America's best-known artists: Copley, Church, Homer, and...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Hidden Meanings of Yin and Yang
The yin-yang symbol holds its roots in Taoism/Daoism, a Chinese religion and philosophy. John Bellaimey explains why we all contain the spirit of yin and of yang- and how we can achieve a balance of both in our lives. [4:09]
Other
Powerful Symbols: Honoring the Animal Spirits
An excellent explanation of how animals have been used by Native Americans as a channel to speak with "the Creator." Click on the picture of the animal and it gives a complete description of its connection to the divine.
Other
Jinta Desert Art: Aboriginal Iconography
A site that shows Australian aboriginal icons and their meaning as related to the art. Site information and symbol paintings provided by Janet Long Nakamarra.
Other
Atelier Saint Andre: Byzantine Iconographers
This site reveals the work of a living community of Byzantine iconographers--artists who create relgious paintings for the Eastern Orthodox Church. Features background information on their traditions, aesthetics, and techniques.
University of Victoria (Canada)
The U Vic Writer's Guide: Figures of Thought: Symbol
Learn about symbolism in literature and view examples of this literary technique.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Greek Mythology Games: Symbols Quiz
Test your knowledge of the symbols of the Greek gods and goddesses with this interactive quiz.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Geography/map Skills Quiz
In this ten question quiz, students can assess their understanding of key geographical features on maps.
Read Works
Read Works: America's Bird Soars
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage is about the bald eagle and the efforts to preserve their survival. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies...
Read Works
Read Works: Symbols of the United States
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about four symbols of America: the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, the bald eagle, and the American flag. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in...
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: Statue of Liberty Cyber Hunt
Explore the Statue of Liberty through this informative resource.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Culture of Palestine, West Bank, and Gaza Strip
Provides an overview of the culture of Palestine, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life,...