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Money and Business (Art)

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate world currency by creating their own coin art.  In this government lesson plan, 3rd graders examine the characteristics of different coins and create their own design for a new one.  Students discuss...
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Life Inspires Art Inspires Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create philanthropic documentaries. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students collaborate to create a multimedia documentary regarding the community philanthropy work they took part in.
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A Review of American History

For Teachers 4th - 8th
For this lesson students research an important event in American history and use drama, art, music, and dance to express their findings. Suggested activities include illustrating a time line, decorating a shoe box, reciting a speech,...
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Art & Life During the American Revolution

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine and critique the art, artists, and artisans of late 18th century America.
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Documenting History: Photographs as Social Commentaries

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners examine photographs that make social statements. They examine content, symbolism, and their personal reactions to works of art that make expressive statements about social issues.
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The Study of the Spanish-Speaking People of Texas

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students analyze photographs from an historical perspective. They examine photos on the Study of Spanish-Speaking People of Texas website, complete a worksheet, and write an essay.
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The Art of Nonviolence: Martin Luther King, Jr., Gandhi, and Concepts of Nonviolence in Indian Art

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students make connections between nonviolent ideals and art. In this visual arts lesson, students discuss the successes of the American Civil Rights Movement and discuss Gandhi's influence on the movement. Students then examine images of...
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Expressions of Identity: the Bond Between Culture And Art

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the relationship between culture and art. The create a poster that reflects the culture of their class, school, or community and identify the major cultural influences that led to the development of the unique Latino...
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Social Effects of WWII on South Carolina

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study the history of South Carolina and the impact World War II had on the state. In this WWII history instructional activity, students research the social effects incurred from WWII on the people of South Carolina. Students...
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Modern Messages

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the aims of artists working in various contemporary art movements, then create works in a similar art style to convey
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Paper Quilling: A Colonial Art

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students discover the art of paper quilling and rolled paper. As a class, they identify patterns and forms found in nature. They create their own piece of quilled art and view their classmates creations as well.
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The Art of Marie Goth

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the history and art of the Indiana artist Marie Goth. They create a timeline of events in Marie Goth's life and discuss historical events that happened during her lifetime. Students then view portraits and...
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Art of the Inca

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine the early civilizations of Central and South America. After examining hand-crafted objects, they discuss the craftsmanship of the Inca and how they used geometric shapes and symbols in their art. They draft a design...
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Angelina and Sarah Grimke: Sisters of Social Reform

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read about Angelina and Sarah Grimke and answer comprehension questions about them. In this women of social reform lesson plan, students read about women who helped to abolish slavery, discuss having goals and ambitions, and...
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La Vie en Cave!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explain the purpose of cave paintings and rock art, identify some of the animals that roamed France in prehistoric times, appreciate the methods used by ancient civilization to create cave and rock art, and use appropriate...
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Great Online Art Sites

For Teachers K - 8th
Learners complete an online study of art websites. In this art and technology lesson, students explore the links and try the activities to learn about art online.
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Spiritual Space

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore Italian Renaissance artwork. In this visual arts lesson, students examine "Madonna, Saint Thomas Aquinas, and Saint Paul'" by Bernardo Daddi. Students investigate the use of space, scale, and proportion in the work prior...
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Data Collection in Archaeology

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Pupils research different types of rock art and categorize it into basic groups, classify Powerpoint Images according to interpretation, enter findings into Access template, and interpret results after comparing information with rest of...
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Checkerboard

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Learners explore the game of checkers and the folk art that has been used to create checkerboards. They create their own checkerboards that reflect current culture.
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Creating and Preserving a Tradition

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students explore folk art and tradition. They work in small groups and produce an essay about folk art or traditions practiced in their community. Students discuss the creation and preservation of a tradition. They discuss various...
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THE TRAVELS OF BABAR: An Adventure in Scale : Integrating Visual Art and Social Studies

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students comprehend how the use of color impacts a work of art. They research how a theme can be rendered in a variety of ways (words, music, visuals). Students analyze how an artist's choices affect the aesthetic quality of artwork.
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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.
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Pop Portraits Tops Art Auction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils research the life and work of artist Andy Warhol. They discuss and view pop art.
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N is for Natural State

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
For any pupils who live in the state of Arkansas, this would be a fabulous educational experience to help them get to know their state better. Through the use of activities in literature, art, mathematics, science, social studies, and...

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