Lessons and Activities

Battleship - Generic

A Battleship game that can be programmed by the user or in small group - computer center. Adapted from Isciortino's ink file

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11, Gr. 6 | Age 12, Gr. 7 | Age 13, Gr. 8 | Age 14, Gr. 9 | Age 15, Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18, Hr. Ed. | Age 19+

• Subjects:

  World Languages

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Dec. 11, 2011

Posted by:

Ramona_Henderson 

Shapes in Art

This is an art lesson for first graders, but can be used in second and third grades effectively as well. Students recognize shapes in art and create a piece of artwork around a given shape.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9

• Subjects:

  Visual & Performing Arts

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Oct. 17, 2010

Posted by:

teepeesmommy   

ARTS & CULTURE MUSIC: TEACHING TONIC SOLFA FOR GRADES 1 + 2

In the lower grades (Grade 1 + 2), we do not use the music staff and 'notes' to teach tonic solfa / pitch and note values. Use the Music Land to teach tonic solfa (pitch).

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 1 | Age 7

• Subjects:

  Visual & Performing Arts

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Apr. 6, 2011

Posted by:

beggs

Music Hop Pop

The main objective of this site is to encourage children to improvise musical sequences, to help them learn to enjoy music.

• Grade Level(s):

  Pre-K | Age 5, Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9

• Subjects:

  Visual & Performing Arts

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jun. 1, 2009

Posted by:

Anonymous

Introduction to Sol and Mi

Students are introduced to reading sol and mi on a modified staff to begin sight-singing.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8

• Subjects:

  Visual & Performing Arts

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jan. 8, 2010

Posted by:

jevrard

Mr. Picassohead

This activity is a great way to introduce children to the renowned 20th century artist, Pablo Picasso.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11, Gr. 6 | Age 12, Gr. 7 | Age 13

• Subjects:

  Visual & Performing Arts

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jun. 1, 2009

Posted by:

Anonymous

Exploring Perspective

Want to show students how to create perspectives and see the effects of size and scale? This is a set of interactive scenes which allows the students to do this. You can also explore how some famous artists have used perspective to give their paintings more realism.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11, Gr. 6 | Age 12, Gr. 7 | Age 13, Gr. 8 | Age 14, Gr. 9 | Age 15, Gr. 10 | Age 16, Gr. 11 | Age 17, Gr. 12 | Age 18

• Subjects:

  Visual & Performing Arts

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jun. 21, 2011

Posted by:

laineym

Sagwa: Musical Chinese

This site provides two interactive games that will introduce young children to the sounds of Chinese music.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9

• Subjects:

  Visual & Performing Arts

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jun. 1, 2009

Posted by:

Anonymous

Albright-Knox Artgames

Artgames is an interactive website designed to engage children in playful, interactive learning about works of art in the collection of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, New York.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11, Gr. 6 | Age 12

• Subjects:

  Visual & Performing Arts

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Sep. 6, 2009

Posted by:

laineym

Making Music: African Thumb Piano Tunes

The thumb piano is a traditional African instrument. In this activity, students can make or listen to music played on the thumb piano.

• Grade Level(s):

  Gr. K | Age 6, Gr. 1 | Age 7, Gr. 2 | Age 8, Gr. 3 | Age 9, Gr. 4 | Age 10, Gr. 5 | Age 11

• Subjects:

  Visual & Performing Arts

• Language:

  English

• Posted:

  Jun. 1, 2009

Posted by:

Anonymous