There’s something fascinating about a huge cactus, standing regally against a desert landscape and in this lesson, the cactus is the star of the show. Featuring simple mark-making techniques using... Learn More
This fun view of the different levels of a salt marsh is sure to pique the interest of your students. They will learn about creating the illusion of space by... Learn More
A classroom full of these cute, colorful little freshwater beavers are sure to make you smile. In this lesson, students will build on their ceramic handbuilding techniques by combining two... Learn More
Based on the iconic farmyard animal and its early morning wake-up call, these bright, printed roosters are sure to perk your students up no matter what time of day it... Learn More
This striking lesson explores an urban street at night, lit by a streetlight. Students have a wide range of choice as they create their own cityscape using colored pencils. Simple... Learn More
This desert lesson features cactus flowers in rainbow order that provide bright pops of color in the foreground of the space with rolling sand dunes filling the background. Students will... Learn More
Your fifth graders will enjoy “feeling” the ripples and waves found in freshwater bodies of water with this coil pot lesson that will have them rolling coil after coil as... Learn More
Goats might be common livestock on rural farms, but that won’t stop these from standing out. These goats are filled with personality, accessorized and ready to pose. Students will draw... Learn More
Graffiti ranges from simple words to complicated, multi-colored images and is often found in urban settings. In this lesson, students will practice their thin to thick lettering skills and create... Learn More
This quick chalk pastel lesson will zoom by almost as fast as the speedy movement of the roadrunner that it depicts. Students will be practicing the technique of using all... Learn More
Are your students amazed by axolotls? Maybe there is another freshwater creature that they find fascinating. This lesson blends research with art and provides students with a lot of room... Learn More
A nod to elusive but lucky four-leaf clover found in rural landscapes, this repeating four-leaf clover collagraph print is simple in execution, but has a really big impact when all... Learn More
Grid drawing is a great step towards realism for your older students. It helps them focus on sketching small segments of an image instead of the entire image all at... Learn More
Adobe, or sun-dried brick, structures are found in dry regions throughout the world. This style of architecture is especially popular in the desert climates of North America, like New Mexico,... Learn More
This fun, circular take on traditional one-point perspective will have your students customizing their own urban block in the round, while also learning key drawing techniques. This lesson is quick,... Learn More
Bryce Canyon National Park in southwestern Utah offers breathtaking views. This Colorado Plateau landscape is considered high desert and is known for towering hoodoos, which are columns of weathered rock.... Learn More
Deserts are some of the harshest environments on Earth. Because they don’t need much water to survive, snakes are uniquely adapt for living in the desert. In this minimal-supply, low-prep... Learn More
Hop into this delightful lesson featuring a big painted paper rabbit who lives in the forest. Students will use simple printmaking to create the background of trees and then textured... Learn More