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Theatre
Students examine elements of Greek tragedy, specifically Oedipus Rex, and role play performance in Greek theatre. Students then draw their own theatre masks to be displayed in class.
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The Day the Atom Died (Grade K-1)
Students investigate what is wrong with the Rutherford atomic model. In this chemistry lesson, students answer questions about the atomic model after watching a video. They draw conclusions from the video and discuss how the atomic model...
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Social Studies: Personal Chronology
Fourth graders draw ten significant events from their lives on index cards, shuffle them, and trade sets with other students. Their classmates try to place them in chronological order. Next, 4th graders tape their index cards next to...
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Identify Plant Nutrient Requirements
Students are given standard elemental nutrients, identify plant nutrient requirements based on criteria outlined in assessment instructment. They, are given standard elemental nutrients, provide all means and chemical symbols of plant...
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Third graders examine a reading selection. In this fairy tale lesson, 3rd graders read Jack and the Beanstalk. Students are divided into groups and each group lists the elements of a fairy tale and writes a script for a puppet play of...
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I am Special and You are Special Too #9
Eighth graders will explore the rhythm and rhyme of poems to understand the basic elements of poetry. In this poetry and literary lesson plan, 8th graders relate their love for rap music to poetry. Students will discuss...
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Pickles to Pittsburgh
Third graders explore the geography in the book "Pickles to Pittsburgh" by Judy Barrett. They read the story and identify the physical features of the town, discuss the elements included on a map, and create a map of the town of...
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Planetary Problem Solving
Students create their own planet. They determine its diameter, density, composition, mass and orbit. Students create a list of elements necessary to sustain human life. They present their model to the class.
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Cartography
Pupils follow directions to draw a map of an island. They complete the island map adding their own details using symbols and a legend.
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Romare Bearden: Piecing Together A Viewpoint
Learners examine the history of Romare Bearden and her artwork. The lesson consists of some virtual field trips and projects. The lesson is designed to be taught as either a social studies or art lesson. The teacher could also teach this...
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How Atoms Work
Young scholars explore the concept of atoms and how they combine to form molecules and compounds. In pairs, they read an article on how atoms work and discuss the main points. They draw atoms and write a paragraph about their elements.
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Animal Masks
Students design and make animal masks. In this research and application lesson plan, students use a computer to research what a panther eats, select an animal mask they want to make and then use the materials provided to create...
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Who Will Benefit if We Give Bulbs What They Need to Grow?
Students identify the elements needed for bulbs to grow. They raise tulips and give them to various members of the community. They identify local philanthropic communities and look for ways they can constructively donate time and give...
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Could You Repeat That?
High schoolers participate in an oral story telling activity designed to show how story embellishments occur. They read "Beowulf" and identify incongruities that suggest additions and embellishments over the years.
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HyperStudio Book Reports
Fifth graders create a HyperStudio book report after reading a novel. They work in pairs or small groups to design a HyperStudio stack about a previously-read novel. They use a variety of graphic organizers to have Students gather...
National First Ladies' Library
Recovery! Coping with the Effects of a Natural Disaster
Students explore natural disasters and the devastation caused by them. Using specified websites, learners examine how people rebuild after a disaster. In groups, they design and rebuild a community and conclude by writing an essay...
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Four Armed Men From the Renaissance!
Students study the Renaissance and the important art from the period. In this Renaissance lesson, students discuss the black plague and religion during the Renaissance. Students read the Renaissance worksheet and learn vocabulary words...
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A Kids Guide to...
Learners look into their community's historical changes. In this community lesson, students see what draws people to their community and research important buildings or national historic sites. They look at local architecture and...
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Lively Read of the Tale of Despereaux
Students create a character map of the main characters in The Tale of Despereaux. After reading the text, students create a character chart based on information they gleaned from the story. They use this information to write a letter...
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Weather Watchers
Students watch the weather. In this science observation lesson, students collect data regarding the local weather and create their own weather forecasting video.
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Mixed-Media Self-Portrait with Symbols
Middle schoolers watch segments of a video to explore portraits. They create a self portrait using mixed-media.
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Savannah, Georgia Historic District
Learners complete a variety of activities that go along with the study of and possible fieldtrip to the Savannah, Georgia Historic District.
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Cows on Parade
Students use assorted drawing materials and sheets from a cow shaped pad to create a unique, bright, colorful cows.
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Flower Pot
Students identify and discuss the tin-glazed earthenware of viceregal Mexico including the process and the design of these two pieces. They define and apply the concept of radial symmetry. Students design and create their own Talavera...