Lesson Plans

Explore Mexican culture with the artwork of Frida Khalo.

Explore the vibrant work of Henri Matisse then tap into emotions in your own original tempera paintings, poems, and shor

Create colorful ribbons and medals worn by our brave soldiers with Crayola Color Sticks. Then use your imagination and d

Decide on your own personal words to live by after studying slogans and mottoes used by modern and historic leaders.

What would it be like to be a U.S. President? Design your own Oval Office in the White House, decorated with your favori

After students research a staple item in the American household and how its cost has changed over recent history, they a

How far is it from the classroom to the cafeteria? Let’s draw a map and find out!

Study how abstract artist Franz Kline's coal region roots inspired his art then create your own original industrial draw

Color and light explode with brilliance in hand-blown glass! Design an elegant sculpture reminiscent of Dale Chihuly’s s

Design a good-luck charm as you craft silver-like jewelry. Remember—or hope for—something special in your life with thes

Focus on feelings in facial expressions while drawing in the comic book style of Roy Lichtenstein.

Reproduce the cacophony of jazz in a visual portrait of a musician from shapes using collage, crayon resist and watercol

Students create pop-up books to remind themselves to take good care of those smiles!

This is a creative way for kids to see information! Take some not-so-exciting statistics that students gather and make i

What two huge countries have lived side by side in peace for almost 200 years? Make a fun game to learn more about these

Plan an imaginary cruise, using maps, studying other languages, and drawing scenes from your trip.

Show off poetry by framing it in original art based on a masterpiece. Create special effects and add drama to writing!

Celebrate Easter in elegance! Children design replicas of Faberge eggs in exquisite dioramas.

What can you make with peanuts? Much more than PB&J! Discover George Washington Carver's botanical contributions to scie

Antarctica’s changing climate is making life more fragile for one of the continent’s most important inhabitants, penguin

Take a trip to the Antarctica on an expedition to study penguins! How many different species can you identify?

Open the doors to a variety of careers then imagine yourself on the job.

Focus on clothing, body language, and expression as you portray people in the realistic style of American portraitist Jo

Pigs! Pigs! Pigs! Students select a favorite book (or poem) about pigs. Create a pig-sized poster to highlight the most