A Is for AnimalThis lively 30-minute videoconference introduces young viewers to real and imaginary animals found in sculpture and paintings at the Clevela
A Is for Apple, A Is for ArtThis highly interactive 30-minute lesson introduces kindergartners to three celebrated artists: Renoir, Picasso, and Matisse. Using colorful
African MasksLearn why African artists use animals as points of reference in mask making and how masks are used in ceremonies. Students compare the diffe
Angles and Answers: Origami and MathStudents reinforce their knowledge of geometry and recognize attributes of two- and three-dimensional shapes through an examination of selec
Arms, Armor, and Simple MachinesLearn how simple machines (lever, pulley, inclined plane, wedge, wheel and axle, and screw) have played a part in the development of arms an
The Art and Science of Natural DyesDiscover the plant, animal, and mineral sources for the colors and pigments we use every day. Vivid multimedia and classroom activities help
Aztec, Maya, and More! This lesson introduces the arts, myths, and writing systems of selected Mesoamerican cultures. Ceramic figures and objects made from cast go
Building BasicsBuildings are everywhere, from strong towering skyscrapers to precarious footbridges. But how do they work, and what keeps them standing? St
Coins, Coins, CoinsCoins, Coins, Coins is a dynamic, project-based, videoconference which allows students to explore the history of coins and then create one r
Contemporary ArtDiscover the stimulating and diverse art of the later 20th century. Beginning with the mid-century action painter Jackson Pollock, students
Egyptomania 1: Introduction to Daily LifeDiscover the ingenuity of one of the world's earliest civilizations through this lively series of four videoconferences just for elementary
Egyptomania 2: Hieroglyphics Discover the ingenuity of one of the world's earliest civilizations through this lively series of four videoconferences just for elementary
Egyptomania 3: MummiesFind out how the Egyptian desire for an eternal afterlife contributed to the ritual of mummification. Students will learn about the process
Egyptomania 4: AnimalsWhy were so many Egyptian gods part human and part animal? This lesson explores how ancient Egyptians observed animal behavior and ascribed
Geology Rocks!In this program, students will learn about the characteristics of rocks prized by artists—their hardness or softness, the way they reflect
ImpressionismLearn about the works of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters such as Monet, Degas, van Gogh, and Cézanne, whose experiments with
Knights, Castles, and KingsKnights in shining armor, legendary queens, towering castles, and fantastic beasts populate the pages of fairy tales and capture our imagina
Native Americans and Early SettlersMuseum educators guide students through an examination of the mutual perceptions between the Native Americans and settlers, as well as the h
Photography: What Makes a Good Picture?In this interdisciplinary program, students are introduced to the science and art behind this extremely popular form of visual communication
Weather, Weather EverywhereThis art-infused science program addresses earth science standards as students learn about the hydrologic cycle (water cycle), and it's affe