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BioMusic

Two units of biomusicology instruction for grades 2–3 and 4–5. Your students will be fascinated by these lessons that cover the miracles of animal communication, the mechanics of sound, and their connections to the field of music.

Format: lesson plan (multiple pages)

Butterfly cycle

Students will understand the life cycle of the butterfly and create various art activities that would model metamorphosis.

Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, and Science)

By Becky Woolard.

Butterfly metamorphosis

This is an integrated lesson which is introduced using the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Butterfly metamorphosis is explored through art, math, and writing.

Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, and Science)

By Laura Byers.

A home for Lars

Our lesson plan is based on the book, Ahoy There, Little Polar Bear, by Hans de Beer. We will use the book to introduce the polar bear's habitat and will elaborate on the necessary things a polar bear needs to survive in this habitat.

Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Visual Arts Education and Science)

How do pumpkins grow?: Book project

This is an integrated science and language arts lesson plan. Students will create individual books that illustrate how pumpkins grow.

Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, and Science)

By Marty Britt.

Where is sound in our environment?

In BioMusic, page 2.1

In this lesson, you will take your students on a sound walk. Students will identify sounds using music terminology and distinguish if they are natural or man-made.

Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Visual Arts Education and Music Education)

By Debra Hall and Crystal Patillo.

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Annenberg Media: Learner.org

This project provides immediate and FREE access to Annenberg Media productions for educational purposes. This site includes educational resources such as in class videos for viewing on demand or for purchase, teacher workshops and courses, and telecourses.... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Annenberg Media

California Learning Resource Network

Reviews of electronic learning resources such as software, video, and Internet resources. By the California Department of Education. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: California Department of Education

Content Knowledge: a Compendium of Standards and Benchmarks for K-12 Education

Benchmarks and standards for many curriculum areas; lessons aligned with national standards. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: The Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)

Cool Planet for Teachers

This site from OxFam helps teachers bring global issues into the classroom. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: OxFam

FREE: Federal Resources for Educational Excellence

A vast collection of teaching and learning resources for the arts, educational technology, foreign languages, health and safety, language arts, mathematics, physical education, science, social studies, and vocational education. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: FREE: Federal Resources for Educational Excellence

The Gateway to 21st Century Skills

Quick and easy access to educational resources found on various federal, state, university, non-profit, and commercial Internet sites. (Learn more)

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Knowitall.org

Learn and have fun at the same time when you visit this website that is full of wonderful activities for students of all ages! (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: ETV Creative Services

NEA: National Education Association

Classroom help, educational materials, legislation, publications, Read Across America, technology, and more from the United States national professional education organization. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: NEA

NewsHour Extra Teacher Resources

Online component of PBS' NewsHour with Jim Lehrer complete with Lesson Plans, Quizzes, and other educational tools for core subjects. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: PBS

PBS Teacher Source

Lessons, activities, video clips and television schedules — your key to the wealth of public broadcasting programming. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: PBS

Trees in art and nature

In this ARTSEDGE lesson, students use the art of Vincent van Gogh as a point of reference to learn about trees by comparing those in Van Gogh's paintings to those in nature. After learning about the botany of trees, students create leaf rubbings as a culminating... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Visual Arts Education and Science)

Provided by: ArtsEdge

UNC-TV Online

General overview of UNC-TV, broadcast schedules, description of educational services, and related information. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Utah Education Network

Educational resources from the state of Utah which include lesson plans, assessment tools, activities, student interactives, and much more. (Learn more)

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Weather and wind

This ARTSEDGE lesson introduces the expanding and condensing properties of air masses and the unequal heating of Earth as the force behind the wind. Students write a report on a topic related to wind and weather patterns and create a dance to demonstrate... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–3 Dance Arts Education and Science)

Provided by: ArtsEdge