Students build their printing matrix by cutting and gluing their found materials onto a sturdy cardboard base. They learn that the height of the materials must be relatively even to print successfully.
A vibrant art lesson for 4th-5th graders exploring primary colors through the lens of a 'Color Lab', featuring the work of Piet Mondrian and hands-on mixing experiments.
A block-building music lesson where students 'craft' rhythms, 'survive' rapid direction changes, and explore Orff percussion through a pixelated world theme. Includes singing, dancing, and body percussion activities.
A high-energy, low-pressure 15-minute music lesson designed to engage disengaged students and build vocal confidence through rhythm and stealth games. This lesson moves from non-verbal rhythmic games to collective vocalizing to bypass the fear of singing.
A 45-minute exploration of how Valentine's Day art has evolved from medieval manuscripts to modern pop art, followed by a creative design activity.
An interactive, game-based lesson where students use body percussion to perform quarter notes, eighth notes, and quarter rests at varying tempos.
A comprehensive lesson on the art of storyboarding for short videos, teaching students how to translate their creative visions into structured visual plans. Students will learn the key elements of a storyboard and practice planning their own video production.
Students will explore the iconic art and architecture of Southwestern Europe, specifically focusing on France, Italy, and Spain. They will analyze the significance of landmarks like the Mona Lisa and the Colosseum before creating a historical postcard to demonstrate their understanding of the region's cultural heritage.
Students explore the history and technique of Roman and Byzantine mosaics, culminating in the creation of a modern icon using paper tesserae. The lesson connects ancient preservation methods to modern visual communication.
Students will explore the historical setting of Independence Hall through art, focusing on the visual details of the Assembly Room as depicted in the video 'The Declaration of Independence for Kids.' They will apply their observations to create a detailed drawing or diorama of the signing event.
A cross-curricular Art and Science lesson where students explore visual textures and patterns of dangerous marine animals through video observation, texture rubbings, and collage creation.
A hands-on art and science lesson where students explore the anatomical structures of fungi through clay modeling and painting, using visual references from nature.
A cross-curricular Art and Science lesson where students explore the concept of 'Magnificent Desolation' by creating moonscapes using high-contrast materials after watching Apollo 11 footage.
Students explore the science and art of animation by creating a 13-frame cyclical storyboard that loops seamlessly, inspired by the mechanics of a zoetrope.
A creative art lesson focused on positive and negative space through the lens of Kirigami snowflake cutting. Students create a dual-image composition using both their snowflake and the leftover scraps to explore spatial relationships.