A comprehensive lesson on music tempo covering Italian terminology, metronome markings, and practical application to musical scores. Students will learn to identify and apply various speeds to music.

A comprehensive guide to understanding and applying musical tempo, covering Italian terminology, BPM, and metronome markings.

High-level planning resources and summaries for the Mother's Day unit.

Students decorate gift bags for their creations and, if time permits, bead a personalized necklace or bracelet to complete the gift set.

Students add personality and color to their dried clay creations using acrylic paints or watercolors, focusing on patterns and vibrant designs.

Students use their fine motor skills to sculpt a special clay creation, such as a pinch pot or a pendant, as a lasting gift for their mothers.

Students reflect on their mothers' unique qualities while completing and decorating an 'All About Mom' worksheet with creative details and vibrant colors.

A comprehensive set of technical drawing templates and reference guides for theatrical set design. This lesson focuses on the proscenium stage and fly system, providing students with the professional tools needed to create ground plans and elevations.

A lesson focused on using the dramatic technique of tableau to explore pivotal moments and emotional themes in Alan Gratz's 'Refugee'. Students will learn the five elements of tableau and work in groups to create living pictures of the three main characters' journeys.

A visual-guessing game lesson where students identify famous artworks based on close-up details of hands. This lesson focuses on observation skills and art history recognition.

Students explore the power of hands as tools for emotional storytelling in art history, then create their own expressive 3D plaster hands that communicate a specific narrative or emotion through form and surface drawing.

A cross-disciplinary exploration of cyanotypes, merging the chemistry of UV light with the artistic principles of composition and negative space. Students create photographic blueprints using natural objects and sunlight.

A middle school art lesson exploring the intersection of typography, street art, and personal identity. Students learn the history of urban lettering and create stylized name art that communicates their unique personality.

A middle school art lesson exploring botanical illustration through the lens of structural ink drawing and organic watercolor washes. Students observe seasonal specimens to capture the tension between geometric growth patterns and fluid biological forms.

Students explore character traits and motivations by designing a unique visual symbol that represents their graphic novel protagonist.

A project-based lesson where students create a 30-second kindness PSA, focusing on the technical mastery of camera angles, the rule of thirds, and professional delivery standards.

A comprehensive introduction to film analysis, covering cinematic techniques, genre studies, and historical evolution to help students decode the language of cinema.

Students explore the power of hands as tools for emotional storytelling in art history, then create their own expressive 3D plaster hands that communicate a specific narrative or emotion through form and surface drawing.

A musical unit focusing on tropical-themed call and response songs for grades 3-5, designed for spring concert preparation and vocal skill development.

A 50-minute lesson exploring the connection between Jazz music, Black expressionism, and the Harlem Renaissance through music comparison and artist biopics. Students will analyze the differences between Black and White artists of the era to understand music as an act of defiance and cultural identity.

A hands-on art and reflection lesson where students explore their personal history, current reality, and future aspirations through mixed-media collage. Inspired by Basquiat, Ringgold, and Wiley, students focus on symbolic storytelling and self-awareness rather than technical perfection.

A high school art and social studies lesson where students design public art proposals that reflect community stories and social justice themes. Students analyze existing murals in DC and elsewhere to understand the impact of visual storytelling in public spaces.

Students explore the structural components of drama by mapping plot elements onto a diagram and analyzing how characters evolve through theatrical conflict.

This lesson introduces students to the Masskara Festival of Bacolod City, focusing on its origins as a festival of resilience and hope. Students will perform a 10-15 minute play that dramatizes the historical context and the 'City of Smiles' spirit.

Students will explore the five elements of plot specifically within the context of dramatic scripts, learning how playwrights build tension and resolve conflict on stage.

A 7-minute historical play and supporting materials that explore the origins of the Masskara Festival in Bacolod City, Philippines, focusing on themes of resilience and community spirit during the 1980s.

Students will explore the history of the MassKara Festival, understanding how the people of Bacolod chose to smile through tragedy and hardship. The lesson culminates in a short play performance and a creative mask-making activity.

An introductory lesson on music copyright laws, fair use, and legal practices for using and creating music, aligned with NC Arts SCOS.

Finalizing sculptures with a focus on unity and variety, followed by a gallery walk and self-reflection.

The construction phase where teams focus on structural balance and collaborative assembly of their recycled sculptures.

Introduction to the project, material collection via the letter home, and initial collaborative brainstorming and blueprinting.

Final touches, naming, and a gallery walk to reflect on the creative process and problem-solving journey.

The core construction phase where students face structural failures and collaborate on creative solutions.

Teams form, explore materials, and create structural blueprints for their recycled sculptures.

A multi-day art project for middle schoolers focusing on artistic intent over technical realism. Students create a single subject in three distinct styles—Photo Realism, Surrealism, and Minimalism—to discover how style influences message.

A middle school art lesson where students explore how different artistic styles communicate distinct messages using a single subject. Students create three versions of a tree and defend their stylistic choices based on their intended emotional or conceptual goal.

An introduction to the vibrant musical traditions of West Africa, focusing on iconic percussion and melodic instruments like the djembe, kora, and talking drum.

A quick, 30-minute creative art project where students color, cut, and paste iconic St. Patrick's Day symbols to create their own festive scene.