Imagine the Seattle Space Needle with a big, juicy burger sitting atop it or the Acropolis in Athens assembled from crispy French fries. In this lesson, students will use their... Learn More
Inspired by illustrator Marz Jr., 5th grade students will look at pictures of skyscrapers and create a retro line drawing of their observations. I love that this project touches on one-point... Learn More
Your sixth-grade students will enjoy this minimal-supply lesson that allows them to think like an architect. They can choose between designing their own Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired house within a landscape... Learn More
This colorful collage lesson of a door is a simple, one-day lesson that will have your students layering beautiful papers to create a welcoming entrance. Breaking down a door into... Learn More
This lesson, inspired by the earth shelter hobbit homes from the Lord of the Rings book and move series, combines many different fiber arts techniques: needle felting, decorative sewing and... Learn More
Your students will discover techniques used to create symmetry and texture in this butterfly specimen lesson. Even after a symmetrical butterfly has been cut out, symmetry will continue to be... Learn More
Get ready to get a little bit messy in this fun, first-grade painting project inspired by the book Cells: An Owner’s Handbook by Carolyn Fisher. This project is all about... Learn More
Your students will get to become color-mixing laboratory technicians in this STEAM lesson that features both color and portraiture. Begin with a demonstration of the “Walking Water” experiment for your... Learn More
There’s not a whole lot better than making a rocket in art class that can actually fly. Your third graders will be doing just that with this minimal-supply straw rocket... Learn More
What animal would you visit to observe in its natural habitat? This lesson, based on the lifelong observations of chimpanzee communities by Jane Goodall, will let students answer just that... Learn More
Creating this lesson is sure to be an experience that students will remember for years to come, as students will be able to create their map from the raw ingredients... Learn More
Do you think that the creatures found deep in our oceans are fascinating or scary? If you’re anything like me, it might be a little bit of both. In this... Learn More
There’s something exciting about setting off on a journey into the unknown. This lesson, based on the amazing travels of Chinese explorer Zheng He, is all about planning your own... Learn More
Not only does this fifth-grade clay project incorporate all three ceramic hand building techniques, it also reinforces learning the parts of a cell. Based on the discoveries of Robert Hooke... Learn More
Drawing from observation is the focus in this lesson that has been inspired by collections of natural specimens. You can either bring in natural objects for students to choose from... Learn More
Imagine what it would be like to explore another planet; what special adaptations would a vehicle need to survive? In this lesson, students get to imagine and brainstorm exactly that.... Learn More
This quirky collaged Chicken Little will be a great way for you kindergarteners to practice identifying shapes and focus on their cutting skills. Based on the popular folk tale, this... Learn More
Was there ever a time when you wished you had a different name? Your first-grade students will love making this project that is based on the book Chrysanthemum and focuses... Learn More