Ninth graders explore the power of media in culture and Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolence. In this nonviolence and media activity, 9th graders analyze Gandhi's nonviolent methods for social change and discuss the media's power to create...

Learners discuss how sound has been used throughout history and cultures, including present day in their own lives, through the study of Taiko Drums in this introductory lesson. Resource ideas are provided.

Students engage in a study of the character trait of peace and how it is useful to becoming part of a lifestyle. The lesson asks students to read a story that illustrates the concept that is followed by targeted questions to be answered.

Students create hand puppets using basic art supplies, paper cups, cotton balls, and yarn in this 1st and 2nd grade Art lesson. Emphasis is placed on the history of puppets and puppetry. The lesson includes a short vocabulary list.

Students explore space awareness and safe movement. In this movement/physical education lesson, students listen to the book Horton Hatches a Who. Students pretend to be Horton and rotate from hula hoop to hula hoop performing various...

Students explore the Middle Ages. In this research skills lesson, students research selected Internet sources regarding the Middle Ages and use the provided graphic organizers to take notes regarding the information they find.

Students identify the main parts of the human body. In this human body vocabulary lesson plan, students trace each other's body outline on butcher paper and label the parts of the body. Students define what each body part does. This...

Students brainstorm a list of the activities they can participate in during the winter months. In groups, they rotate between stations in which they can practice or try the different winter sports. To end the lesson, they can play the...

Students analyze journalism in the 21st century. In this journalism instructional activity, students read about Natalie Moore and the changing field of journalism by completing the activities in the packet.

Second graders discuss the sounds of rainstorms. In this rainstorm lesson plan, 2nd graders listen to the story Down Comes the Rain and they discuss the change in sounds they hear in a thunder storm. They use percussion instruments to...

Students understand a variety of poems listening for sound letter correspondence, rhyme scheme, assonance, and alliteration. In this language arts lesson, students practice listening and reading skills to complete patterns in...

Students investigate U.S. history by listening to an economics lecture. In this U.S. government lesson, students research the "New Deal" which happened after the Great Depression. Students identify movies, books and music from the...

Students answer a variety of question about going to the beach. They discuss vocabulary words associated with the beach. They listen to some music of waves and seagulls while the teacher reads a short story. They pretend to pack a...

Pupils integrate Math and Music to practice the concept of adding and subtracting decimals. In this math review lesson, students explore music as a way to build math skills. Pupils listen to the "Decimal Song" and then write a math song...

Students navigate the North Carolina Art Museum website and find answers to questions needed before a visit.

Learners increase their vocabularies with the mystery words activity. In this vocabulary lesson plan, students solve the mystery words using clues.

Students study how political movements involve students as well as adults. They discover that students of all ages have the power to make a difference in the world.

Students listen to an original recording of Louis Armstrong and discuss instrumentation. They identify an AABA song form as they listen. They list similarities between the following: traditional meets modern and small group vs. big band.

Explore the rainforest with your class. Learners study the meaning of the word endangered, choose an animal to study, gather data, and discuss why the animal is in danger of extinction. This is a motivating way to have your class discuss...

Young scholars listen to music and learn different dances. After reading the story, "The Music for Max", students can draw their favorite instruments from the book.

Students learn basic improvisation of a four beat measure through a game using a four quarter note pattern. NOTE: The idea in this activity is to teach the student to create something on the spot.

Students learn basic improvisation of a four beat measure through a game using a four quarter note pattern. NOTE: The idea in this lesson is to teach the student to create something on the spot.

Students walk around numbered tiles on the floor as music plays. When the music stops, a number is drawn and if they are on that number they win reward (Cheetos or other snack.)

Students explore the syncopation rhythms from the musical piece, Pevensey Castle. They count and execute rhythms, count syncopated rhythms, and clap and count rhythms.