Lesson Plans
Lesson Plans
Through Joy2Learn’s professional development course, lesson plans have been developed for multiple grades and multiple subjects by educators for educators. These lesson plans are based on Joy2Learn’s artist video presentations and were created as the final course project in Joy2Learn’s professional development course. You can also see examples of how to use the lesson plans to teach multiple subjects. These lesson plans could be tailored to your classroom – or inspire you to create your own lesson plan!
The Character of a Place
English Language Arts The Character of a Place Download Lesson Title : The Character of a Place Author : Isabel Thornton Subject Area/ Grade: Theater/ 11th & 12th Grade Students will perform tasks and activities focused on revealing “the character of a place”, leading to a greater understanding of the environment’s impact on world-building and character-building onstage. […]
View LessonProduct Design: Construction Technology Engineering
Visual Arts Lesson Plans Product Design: Construction Technology Engineering Download Lesson Title : Product Design: Construction Technology Engineering Author : Sidney Izakson, Brooklyn Technical High School, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: Industrial Design/ 11th – 12th Grade In this industrial design project, students will research and design a device or product for physical or mental illness or […]
View LessonMoving Research-based Writing to Creative Writing
English Language Arts Moving Research-based Writing to Creative Writing Download Lesson Title : Moving Research-based Writing to Creative Writing Author : Christopher Cooper, Valhalla Schools, Valhalla, NY Subject Area/ Grade: English/ 11th Grade Students will use the Next Generation English Language Arts standards to conduct research into authors’ text, ideas, and stories, and write analyses, reports, […]
View LessonClassmate Biographies
Social Studies Lesson Plans Classmate Biographies Download Lesson Title : Classmate Biographies Author : Zaileen Washington, Harvest Collegiate High School, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: Entrepreneurship 11th grade students Students will be assigned a ‘biography partner.’ Each will take turns interviewing each other about a goal, a past achievement, or an exciting moment in their life that […]
View LessonWriting with Creativity
Visual Arts Lesson Plans Writing with Creativity Download Lesson Title : Writing with Creativity Author : Joseph Ferraro, Valhalla Schools, Valhalla, NY Subject Area/ Grade: English/ 12th Grade Students will understand creativity as a muscle that everyone can develop. Students will apply multimedia skills as a final product. Goals Students will display their understanding of creativity […]
View LessonUnderstanding Trusses
Math Lesson Plans Understanding Trusses Download Lesson Title : Understanding Trusses Author : Michael Boulis, Brooklyn Technical High School, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: Statics and Strength of Materials/ Grade 12 In this civil engineering project, students will learn about the different types of trusses, strength of materials, and the behavior and force of truss members; students […]
View LessonCreating with Shapes
Math Lesson Plans Creating with Shapes Download Lesson Title : Creating with Shapes Author : Paige Hefter, Siwanoy Elementary School, Pelham, NY Subject Area/ Grade: Math/ 2nd Grade This project is designed to foster individual creativity and independence and enable students to integrate creativity into the common core aligned curriculum. Goals Creating with Shapes – The […]
View LessonClick, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
English Language Arts Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type Download Lesson Title : Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type Author : Eridiana Tejada, PS 94 Kings College Place, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: Reading – English Language Arts- 2nd Grade Students will act out a story by Doreen Cronin and read grade-level text with sufficient accuracy […]
View LessonThe Night Sky
Science Lesson Plans The Night Sky Download Lesson Title : The Night Sky Author : Sujay Sood, Brooklyn Technical High School, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: Science/ 3rd Grade Students will learn to understand constellations, the brightness of stars, and patterns/visibility in the night sky. Goals The goal of this project is for students to demonstrate their […]
View LessonThe Case of the Gasping Garbage
English Language Arts The Case of the Gasping Garbage Download Lesson Title : The Case of the Gasping Garbage Author : Jeannette Trejo, Washington Heights Academy, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: English/ 3rd Grade Students will pick one of the two main characters from the text, “The Case of the Gasping Garbage.” Students will be asked to […]
View LessonDiscovering an Unfamiliar Pennsylvania Artist
Visual Arts Lesson Plans Discovering an Unfamiliar Pennsylvania Artist Download Lesson Title : Discovering an Unfamiliar Pennsylvania Artist Author : Sarah Frazier, Kutztown University Subject Area/ Grade: 3rd Grade Using a 3rd grade Pennsylvania arts standard, students will research a Pennsylvania artist in an art form that they are most uncomfortable or unfamiliar with. Teachers will […]
View LessonStaging the Past: Theatre as Historical Evidence with Héctor Elizondo
Social Studies Staging the Past: Theatre as Historical Evidence with Héctor Elizondo Download Lesson Title : Staging the Past: Theatre as Historical Evidence with Héctor Elizondo Subject Area/Grade: Social Studies / 6th-8th Grade This lesson plan mirrors the instructional model introduced in the Joy2Learn professional development mini-workshop, Expressions of the Past: Using the Arts as […]
View LessonMeasuring Space: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through the Sculptures of Richard Serra
Math Measuring Space: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through the Sculptures of Richard Serra Download Lesson Title : Measuring Space: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through the Sculptures of Richard Serra Subject Area/Grade: Math / 6th-8th Grade This lesson plan mirrors the instructional model introduced in the Joy2Learn professional development mini-workshop, Seeing Mathematics Everywhere: Using Architecture, Sculpture, and Design […]
View LessonBeyond the Notes: Reading the Musical Performances of Alan Gampel
English Language Arts Beyond the Notes: Reading the Musical Performances of Alan Gampel Download Lesson Title : Beyond the Notes: Reading the Musical Performances of Alan Gampel Subject Area/Grade: English Language Arts / 6th-8th Grade This lesson plan mirrors the instructional model introduced in the Joy2Learn professional development mini-workshop, Reading Beyond the Page: Using the […]
View LessonBuilding with Curves: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through Frank Gehry’s Architecture
Math Building with Curves: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through Frank Gehry’s Architecture Download Lesson Title : Building with Curves: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through Frank Gehry’s Architecture Subject Area/Grade: Math / 6th-8th Grade This lesson plan mirrors the instructional model introduced in the Joy2Learn professional development mini-workshop, Seeing Mathematics Everywhere: Using Architecture, Sculpture, and Design to Build […]
View LessonBeyond the Frame: Reading the Paintings of Elizabeth Murray
English Language Arts Beyond the Frame: Reading the Paintings of Elizabeth Murray Download Lesson Title : Beyond the Frame: Reading the Paintings of Elizabeth Murray Subject Area/Grade: English Language Arts / 6th-8th Grade This lesson plan mirrors the instructional model introduced in the Joy2Learn professional development mini-workshop, Reading Beyond the Page: Using the Arts to […]
View LessonComposing the Past: Jazz as Historical Evidence with Wynton Marsalis
Social Studies Composing the Past: Jazz as Historical Evidence with Wynton Marsalis Download Lesson Title : Composing the Past: Jazz as Historical Evidence with Wynton Marsalis Subject Area/Grade: Social Studies / 6th-8th Grade This lesson plan mirrors the instructional model introduced in the Joy2Learn professional development mini-workshop, Expressions of the Past: Using the Arts as […]
View LessonThe Locker Problem
Math Lesson Plans The Locker Problem Download Lesson Title : The Locker Problem Author : Maria Victoria Byrne, Hunter’s Point Community Middle School, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: Math/ 6th Grade 1,000 lockers line a long high school hallway. Students try to answer a Math problem following these rules: The 1st student opens every locker door. […]
View LessonStaging the Past: Theatre as Historical Evidence with Héctor Elizondo
Social Studies Staging the Past: Theatre as Historical Evidence with Héctor Elizondo Download Lesson Title : Staging the Past: Theatre as Historical Evidence with Héctor Elizondo Subject Area/Grade: Social Studies / 6th-8th Grade This lesson plan mirrors the instructional model introduced in the Joy2Learn professional development mini-workshop, Expressions of the Past: Using the Arts as […]
View LessonMeasuring Space: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through the Sculptures of Richard Serra
Math Measuring Space: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through the Sculptures of Richard Serra Download Lesson Title : Measuring Space: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through the Sculptures of Richard Serra Subject Area/Grade: Math / 6th-8th Grade This lesson plan mirrors the instructional model introduced in the Joy2Learn professional development mini-workshop, Seeing Mathematics Everywhere: Using Architecture, Sculpture, and Design […]
View LessonBeyond the Notes: Reading the Musical Performances of Alan Gampel
English Language Arts Beyond the Notes: Reading the Musical Performances of Alan Gampel Download Lesson Title : Beyond the Notes: Reading the Musical Performances of Alan Gampel Subject Area/Grade: English Language Arts / 6th-8th Grade This lesson plan mirrors the instructional model introduced in the Joy2Learn professional development mini-workshop, Reading Beyond the Page: Using the […]
View LessonBuilding with Curves: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through Frank Gehry’s Architecture
Math Building with Curves: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through Frank Gehry’s Architecture Download Lesson Title : Building with Curves: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through Frank Gehry’s Architecture Subject Area/Grade: Math / 6th-8th Grade This lesson plan mirrors the instructional model introduced in the Joy2Learn professional development mini-workshop, Seeing Mathematics Everywhere: Using Architecture, Sculpture, and Design to Build […]
View LessonBeyond the Frame: Reading the Paintings of Elizabeth Murray
English Language Arts Beyond the Frame: Reading the Paintings of Elizabeth Murray Download Lesson Title : Beyond the Frame: Reading the Paintings of Elizabeth Murray Subject Area/Grade: English Language Arts / 6th-8th Grade This lesson plan mirrors the instructional model introduced in the Joy2Learn professional development mini-workshop, Reading Beyond the Page: Using the Arts to […]
View LessonComposing the Past: Jazz as Historical Evidence with Wynton Marsalis
Social Studies Composing the Past: Jazz as Historical Evidence with Wynton Marsalis Download Lesson Title : Composing the Past: Jazz as Historical Evidence with Wynton Marsalis Subject Area/Grade: Social Studies / 6th-8th Grade This lesson plan mirrors the instructional model introduced in the Joy2Learn professional development mini-workshop, Expressions of the Past: Using the Arts as […]
View LessonStaging the Past: Theatre as Historical Evidence with Héctor Elizondo
Social Studies Staging the Past: Theatre as Historical Evidence with Héctor Elizondo Download Lesson Title : Staging the Past: Theatre as Historical Evidence with Héctor Elizondo Subject Area/Grade: Social Studies / 6th-8th Grade This lesson plan mirrors the instructional model introduced in the Joy2Learn professional development mini-workshop, Expressions of the Past: Using the Arts as […]
View LessonMeasuring Space: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through the Sculptures of Richard Serra
Math Measuring Space: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through the Sculptures of Richard Serra Download Lesson Title : Measuring Space: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through the Sculptures of Richard Serra Subject Area/Grade: Math / 6th-8th Grade This lesson plan mirrors the instructional model introduced in the Joy2Learn professional development mini-workshop, Seeing Mathematics Everywhere: Using Architecture, Sculpture, and Design […]
View LessonBeyond the Notes: Reading the Musical Performances of Alan Gampel
English Language Arts Beyond the Notes: Reading the Musical Performances of Alan Gampel Download Lesson Title : Beyond the Notes: Reading the Musical Performances of Alan Gampel Subject Area/Grade: English Language Arts / 6th-8th Grade This lesson plan mirrors the instructional model introduced in the Joy2Learn professional development mini-workshop, Reading Beyond the Page: Using the […]
View LessonBuilding with Curves: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through Frank Gehry’s Architecture
Math Building with Curves: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through Frank Gehry’s Architecture Download Lesson Title : Building with Curves: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through Frank Gehry’s Architecture Subject Area/Grade: Math / 6th-8th Grade This lesson plan mirrors the instructional model introduced in the Joy2Learn professional development mini-workshop, Seeing Mathematics Everywhere: Using Architecture, Sculpture, and Design to Build […]
View LessonBeyond the Frame: Reading the Paintings of Elizabeth Murray
English Language Arts Beyond the Frame: Reading the Paintings of Elizabeth Murray Download Lesson Title : Beyond the Frame: Reading the Paintings of Elizabeth Murray Subject Area/Grade: English Language Arts / 6th-8th Grade This lesson plan mirrors the instructional model introduced in the Joy2Learn professional development mini-workshop, Reading Beyond the Page: Using the Arts to […]
View LessonComposing the Past: Jazz as Historical Evidence with Wynton Marsalis
Social Studies Composing the Past: Jazz as Historical Evidence with Wynton Marsalis Download Lesson Title : Composing the Past: Jazz as Historical Evidence with Wynton Marsalis Subject Area/Grade: Social Studies / 6th-8th Grade This lesson plan mirrors the instructional model introduced in the Joy2Learn professional development mini-workshop, Expressions of the Past: Using the Arts as […]
View LessonThe Roman Empire — A Day in the Life of
Social Studies Lesson Plans The Roman Empire — A Day in the Life of Download Lesson Title : The Roman Empire — A Day in the Life of Author : Theodore Follini-Press, The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: Latin/ 8th Grade Students will imagine what life was like as a […]
View LessonUsing Math for Fun
Math Lesson Plans Using Math for Fun Download Lesson Title : Using Math for Fun Author : Catherine Walton, Benjamin Cardozo High School, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: Geometry/ 9th & 10th Grade Students will use drawing, doodling, interpreting diagrams, and creative expression to demonstrate learning. Goals To have students be creative and think how mathematics can […]
View LessonRe-interpreting Fast Fashion
Visual Arts Lesson Plans Re-interpreting Fast Fashion Download Lesson Title : Re-interpreting Fast Fashion Author : Maria Smith, Director, Teacher Center, Madison-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services, NY Subject Area/ Grade: Art/ High School Students will study the “fast fashion” industry to better understand the detrimental effects on the environment, on labor markets, and on the […]
View LessonFahrenheit 451
English Language Arts Fahrenheit 451 Download Lesson Title : Fahrenheit 451 Author : Christine Vaccaro, Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: 9th Grade Students will engage in an interactive multi-modal character analysis of Fahrenheit 451. Students will analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the […]
View LessonCreative Critical Thinking Through Line Drawings
Visual Arts Lesson Plans Creative Critical Thinking Through Line Drawings Download Lesson Title : Creative Critical Thinking Through Line Drawings Author : Albert Justiniano, Brooklyn School for Career Development, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: Art/ 9th Grade Students will learn to create drawings from three creative sources: direct observation, the mind’s eye and the intuitive subconscious and […]
View LessonCause and Effects of World War II
Social Studies Lesson Plans Cause and Effects of World War II Download Lesson Title : Cause and Effects of World War II Author : Joshua Michael, PS 186, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: Social Studies 9/10th grade ICT room In this one week exercise, students will integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats […]
View LessonProfessional Development — Creativity, Improvisation, Problem-based Learning
English Language Arts Professional Development — Creativity, Improvisation, Problem-based Learning Download Lesson Title : Professional Development — Creativity, Improvisation, Problem-based Learning Subject Area/ Grade: Teachers of Grades K-2 ELA including 12:1:1 K-2 class teachers ESlK-2 Teachers K-12 teachers will work in teams to brainstorm, plan, reflect on creativity, improvisation and problem-based learning and exchange visits […]
View LessonI Am Awesome
Visual Arts Lesson Plans I Am Awesome Download Lesson Title : I Am Awesome Author : Michele Reid, CS 300, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: Kindergarten Kindergarten students will create a book about themselves using drawing, writing, and visuals to tell their story. Goals SWBAT: Use a combination of drawing, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in […]
View LessonSix Thinking Hats
Social Studies Lesson Plans Six Thinking Hats Download Lesson Title : Six Thinking Hats Author : Stacey Lopez, PS 9, Retreat Avenue Elementary School, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: English/ Social Emotional Learning / 4th Grade This social emotional learning experience will provide students with an opportunity to apply convergent/divergent thinking. Goals To Provide students with an […]
View LessonShould I Share My Ice Cream
Visual Arts Lesson Plans Should I Share My Ice Cream Download Lesson Title : Should I Share My Ice Cream Subject Area/ Grade: Literacy/ Pre-K Students will act out “Should I Share My Ice Cream” by Mo Willems. Students will use language from the story, and begin to understand what reading with expression means. Students […]
View LessonColors and Lines
Visual Arts Lesson Plans Colors and Lines Download Lesson Title : Colors and Lines Author : Carla Shane, Learning Through Play PreK, NYC Subject Area/Grade: Pre-kindergarten Pre-K students will learn to create colors, from primary colors to white, and explore lines. Goals To create colors from primary colors and white. To explore line. Content Area […]
View LessonStaging the Past: Theatre as Historical Evidence with Héctor Elizondo
Social Studies Staging the Past: Theatre as Historical Evidence with Héctor Elizondo Download Lesson Title : Staging the Past: Theatre as Historical Evidence with Héctor Elizondo Subject Area/Grade: Social Studies / 6th-8th Grade This lesson plan mirrors the instructional model introduced in the Joy2Learn professional development mini-workshop, Expressions of the Past: Using the Arts as […]
View LessonMeasuring Space: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through the Sculptures of Richard Serra
Math Measuring Space: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through the Sculptures of Richard Serra Download Lesson Title : Measuring Space: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through the Sculptures of Richard Serra Subject Area/Grade: Math / 6th-8th Grade This lesson plan mirrors the instructional model introduced in the Joy2Learn professional development mini-workshop, Seeing Mathematics Everywhere: Using Architecture, Sculpture, and Design […]
View LessonBeyond the Notes: Reading the Musical Performances of Alan Gampel
English Language Arts Beyond the Notes: Reading the Musical Performances of Alan Gampel Download Lesson Title : Beyond the Notes: Reading the Musical Performances of Alan Gampel Subject Area/Grade: English Language Arts / 6th-8th Grade This lesson plan mirrors the instructional model introduced in the Joy2Learn professional development mini-workshop, Reading Beyond the Page: Using the […]
View LessonBuilding with Curves: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through Frank Gehry’s Architecture
Math Building with Curves: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through Frank Gehry’s Architecture Download Lesson Title : Building with Curves: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through Frank Gehry’s Architecture Subject Area/Grade: Math / 6th-8th Grade This lesson plan mirrors the instructional model introduced in the Joy2Learn professional development mini-workshop, Seeing Mathematics Everywhere: Using Architecture, Sculpture, and Design to Build […]
View LessonBeyond the Frame: Reading the Paintings of Elizabeth Murray
English Language Arts Beyond the Frame: Reading the Paintings of Elizabeth Murray Download Lesson Title : Beyond the Frame: Reading the Paintings of Elizabeth Murray Subject Area/Grade: English Language Arts / 6th-8th Grade This lesson plan mirrors the instructional model introduced in the Joy2Learn professional development mini-workshop, Reading Beyond the Page: Using the Arts to […]
View LessonThe Character of a Place
English Language Arts The Character of a Place Download Lesson Title : The Character of a Place Author : Isabel Thornton Subject Area/ Grade: Theater/ 11th & 12th Grade Students will perform tasks and activities focused on revealing “the character of a place”, leading to a greater understanding of the environment’s impact on world-building and character-building onstage. […]
View LessonMoving Research-based Writing to Creative Writing
English Language Arts Moving Research-based Writing to Creative Writing Download Lesson Title : Moving Research-based Writing to Creative Writing Author : Christopher Cooper, Valhalla Schools, Valhalla, NY Subject Area/ Grade: English/ 11th Grade Students will use the Next Generation English Language Arts standards to conduct research into authors’ text, ideas, and stories, and write analyses, reports, […]
View LessonFahrenheit 451
English Language Arts Fahrenheit 451 Download Lesson Title : Fahrenheit 451 Author : Christine Vaccaro, Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: 9th Grade Students will engage in an interactive multi-modal character analysis of Fahrenheit 451. Students will analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the […]
View LessonThe Case of the Gasping Garbage
English Language Arts The Case of the Gasping Garbage Download Lesson Title : The Case of the Gasping Garbage Author : Jeannette Trejo, Washington Heights Academy, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: English/ 3rd Grade Students will pick one of the two main characters from the text, “The Case of the Gasping Garbage.” Students will be asked to […]
View LessonClick, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
English Language Arts Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type Download Lesson Title : Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type Author : Eridiana Tejada, PS 94 Kings College Place, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: Reading – English Language Arts- 2nd Grade Students will act out a story by Doreen Cronin and read grade-level text with sufficient accuracy […]
View LessonProfessional Development — Creativity, Improvisation, Problem-based Learning
English Language Arts Professional Development — Creativity, Improvisation, Problem-based Learning Download Lesson Title : Professional Development — Creativity, Improvisation, Problem-based Learning Subject Area/ Grade: Teachers of Grades K-2 ELA including 12:1:1 K-2 class teachers ESlK-2 Teachers K-12 teachers will work in teams to brainstorm, plan, reflect on creativity, improvisation and problem-based learning and exchange visits […]
View LessonUnderstanding Trusses
Math Lesson Plans Understanding Trusses Download Lesson Title : Understanding Trusses Author : Michael Boulis, Brooklyn Technical High School, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: Statics and Strength of Materials/ Grade 12 In this civil engineering project, students will learn about the different types of trusses, strength of materials, and the behavior and force of truss members; students […]
View LessonUsing Math for Fun
Math Lesson Plans Using Math for Fun Download Lesson Title : Using Math for Fun Author : Catherine Walton, Benjamin Cardozo High School, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: Geometry/ 9th & 10th Grade Students will use drawing, doodling, interpreting diagrams, and creative expression to demonstrate learning. Goals To have students be creative and think how mathematics can […]
View LessonThe Locker Problem
Math Lesson Plans The Locker Problem Download Lesson Title : The Locker Problem Author : Maria Victoria Byrne, Hunter’s Point Community Middle School, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: Math/ 6th Grade 1,000 lockers line a long high school hallway. Students try to answer a Math problem following these rules: The 1st student opens every locker door. […]
View LessonThe Night Sky
Science Lesson Plans The Night Sky Download Lesson Title : The Night Sky Author : Sujay Sood, Brooklyn Technical High School, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: Science/ 3rd Grade Students will learn to understand constellations, the brightness of stars, and patterns/visibility in the night sky. Goals The goal of this project is for students to demonstrate their […]
View LessonWriting with Creativity
Visual Arts Lesson Plans Writing with Creativity Download Lesson Title : Writing with Creativity Author : Joseph Ferraro, Valhalla Schools, Valhalla, NY Subject Area/ Grade: English/ 12th Grade Students will understand creativity as a muscle that everyone can develop. Students will apply multimedia skills as a final product. Goals Students will display their understanding of creativity […]
View LessonProduct Design: Construction Technology Engineering
Visual Arts Lesson Plans Product Design: Construction Technology Engineering Download Lesson Title : Product Design: Construction Technology Engineering Author : Sidney Izakson, Brooklyn Technical High School, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: Industrial Design/ 11th – 12th Grade In this industrial design project, students will research and design a device or product for physical or mental illness or […]
View LessonRe-interpreting Fast Fashion
Visual Arts Lesson Plans Re-interpreting Fast Fashion Download Lesson Title : Re-interpreting Fast Fashion Author : Maria Smith, Director, Teacher Center, Madison-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services, NY Subject Area/ Grade: Art/ High School Students will study the “fast fashion” industry to better understand the detrimental effects on the environment, on labor markets, and on the […]
View LessonCreative Critical Thinking Through Line Drawings
Visual Arts Lesson Plans Creative Critical Thinking Through Line Drawings Download Lesson Title : Creative Critical Thinking Through Line Drawings Author : Albert Justiniano, Brooklyn School for Career Development, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: Art/ 9th Grade Students will learn to create drawings from three creative sources: direct observation, the mind’s eye and the intuitive subconscious and […]
View LessonDiscovering an Unfamiliar Pennsylvania Artist
Visual Arts Lesson Plans Discovering an Unfamiliar Pennsylvania Artist Download Lesson Title : Discovering an Unfamiliar Pennsylvania Artist Author : Sarah Frazier, Kutztown University Subject Area/ Grade: 3rd Grade Using a 3rd grade Pennsylvania arts standard, students will research a Pennsylvania artist in an art form that they are most uncomfortable or unfamiliar with. Teachers will […]
View LessonI Am Awesome
Visual Arts Lesson Plans I Am Awesome Download Lesson Title : I Am Awesome Author : Michele Reid, CS 300, NYC Subject Area/ Grade: Kindergarten Kindergarten students will create a book about themselves using drawing, writing, and visuals to tell their story. Goals SWBAT: Use a combination of drawing, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in […]
View LessonShould I Share My Ice Cream
Visual Arts Lesson Plans Should I Share My Ice Cream Download Lesson Title : Should I Share My Ice Cream Subject Area/ Grade: Literacy/ Pre-K Students will act out “Should I Share My Ice Cream” by Mo Willems. Students will use language from the story, and begin to understand what reading with expression means. Students […]
View LessonColors and Lines
Visual Arts Lesson Plans Colors and Lines Download Lesson Title : Colors and Lines Author : Carla Shane, Learning Through Play PreK, NYC Subject Area/Grade: Pre-kindergarten Pre-K students will learn to create colors, from primary colors to white, and explore lines. Goals To create colors from primary colors and white. To explore line. Content Area […]
View LessonStaging the Past: Theatre as Historical Evidence with Héctor Elizondo
Social Studies Staging the Past: Theatre as Historical Evidence with Héctor Elizondo Download Lesson Title : Staging the Past: Theatre...
Measuring Space: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through the Sculptures of Richard Serra
Math Measuring Space: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through the Sculptures of Richard Serra Download Lesson Title : Measuring Space: Seeing Mathematics...
Beyond the Notes: Reading the Musical Performances of Alan Gampel
English Language Arts Beyond the Notes: Reading the Musical Performances of Alan Gampel Download Lesson Title : Beyond the Notes:...
Building with Curves: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through Frank Gehry’s Architecture
Math Building with Curves: Seeing Mathematics Everywhere Through Frank Gehry’s Architecture Download Lesson Title : Building with Curves: Seeing Mathematics...
Beyond the Frame: Reading the Paintings of Elizabeth Murray
English Language Arts Beyond the Frame: Reading the Paintings of Elizabeth Murray Download Lesson Title : Beyond the Frame: Reading...
Composing the Past: Jazz as Historical Evidence with Wynton Marsalis
Social Studies Composing the Past: Jazz as Historical Evidence with Wynton Marsalis Download Lesson Title : Composing the Past: Jazz...
Writing with Creativity
Visual Arts Lesson Plans Writing with Creativity Download Lesson Title : Writing with Creativity Author : Joseph Ferraro, Valhalla Schools,...
Understanding Trusses
Math Lesson Plans Understanding Trusses Download Lesson Title : Understanding Trusses Author : Michael Boulis, Brooklyn Technical High School, NYC...
The Character of a Place
English Language Arts The Character of a Place Download Lesson Title : The Character of a Place Author : Isabel...
Product Design: Construction Technology Engineering
Visual Arts Lesson Plans Product Design: Construction Technology Engineering Download Lesson Title : Product Design: Construction Technology Engineering Author :...
Moving Research-based Writing to Creative Writing
English Language Arts Moving Research-based Writing to Creative Writing Download Lesson Title : Moving Research-based Writing to Creative Writing Author...
Classmate Biographies
Social Studies Lesson Plans Classmate Biographies Download Lesson Title : Classmate Biographies Author : Zaileen Washington, Harvest Collegiate High School,...