<p>This lesson looks at the history and tradition of Mexico’s famous Day of the Dead or el Dia de los Muertos.</p> <p>This lesson covers:</p> <ol> <li>What el Día de los Muertos means to Latinos all over the world.</li> <li>The origins of el Día de los Muertos.</li> <li>How Latinos celebrate el Día de los Muertos.</li> </ol> <p>You will:</p> <ul> <li>View some stories and exhibits about what goes on at el Día de los Muertos celebrations.</li> <li>Answer some questions about what you have seen and read.</li> <li>Make your own calavera</li> <li>Consider your own ancestors</li> <li>Create a timeline of el Dia de los Muertos</li> </ul> <p>This lesson can be used in the classroom or given to students to work through at their own pace, either on their own or with others.</p> <p>This lesson plan was created in association with <strong>ePublishingPartners</strong></p>

<p>This lesson takes students on a journey to discover the history of magic and its legends.<br /> Students will:</p> <ul> <li>go on an adventure to discover the stories behind the magical worlds we read about today</li> <li>hunt for facts and secrets about magic</li> <li>write a story of their own wizarding world</li> <li>create a magical animation</li> </ul> <p>This lesson plan is designed for students to explore independently at their own pace. It can also be used by parents and teachers, to direct learning on a 1-2-1 basis, and in a classroom or group setting.</p> <p>The lesson plan is designed for use on a computer or tablet and there are lots of links to online content, so there is no need to print.</p> <p>It is suitable for anyone, but we recommend it for ages 7 to 11.</p> <p>There are 3 Chapters:<br /> 1 - Magic Discovered (duration approximately 45 minutes)<br /> 2 - The Science and Art of Magic (60 minutes)<br /> 3 - Extra Discovery (45 minutes)</p> <p>This lesson plan was created in association with Lexicon Learning</p>

<p>What’s in this lesson?</p> <ol> <li>See some of the foods that are native to Mexico.</li> <li>Learn how Mexico’s indigenous peoples pass food traditions down to the next generation.</li> <li>Understand what foods were brought by other cultures to Mexico and to the rest of the Americas.</li> <li>View videos and photographs of Mexican foods being prepared.</li> </ol> <p>What will you do?</p> <ol> <li>Find out what foods are native to Mexico.</li> <li>Learn about some of the foods that came with the arrival of Europeans.</li> <li>See how different regions of Mexico use the same ingredients in different ways.</li> <li>Understand how food and ritual often go hand in hand.</li> </ol> <p>By participating in the lesson, you will be able to:</p> <ol> <li>Learn more about food traditions in Mexico.</li> <li>Understand that different Mexican regions treat the same ingredients in different ways.</li> <li>See how food plays a role in many Mexican celebrations and rituals.</li> </ol> <p>This lesson is designed for use in the classroom and can also be given to students as a worksheet.</p> <p>This lesson plan was created in association with <strong>Six Red Marbles</strong></p>

<p>This lesson plan takes students on a journey to:</p> <ul> <li>discover the secret history of dinosaurs. Where they came from. Where they are now. Who discovered them</li> <li>hunt for facts and secrets that few people know about dinosaurs</li> <li>design their own dinosaur</li> </ul> <p>This lesson plan is designed for students to explore independently at their own pace. It can also be used by parents and teachers, to direct learning on a 1-2-1 basis, and in a classroom or group setting.</p> <p>The lesson plan is designed for use on a computer or tablet and there are lots of links to online content, so there is no need to print.</p> <p>It is suitable for anyone, but we recommend it for ages 7 to 11.<br /> There are 3 Chapters:<br /> 1- Dinosaurs Discovered (duration approx 45 minutes)<br /> 2- Fierce Facts (60 minutes)<br /> 3- Extra Discovery (45 minutes)</p> <p>This lesson plan was created in association with Lexicon Learning</p>

<p>This lesson plan takes students on a journey to learn how our planet experiences extreme events, such as volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis. Students will:</p> <ul> <li>go on an adventure to discover Earth’s extreme events</li> <li>hunt for facts and stories about these extreme events</li> <li>write a story about earthquakes</li> <li>create a volcano</li> <li>paint a tsunami</li> </ul> <p>This lesson plan is designed for students to explore independently at their own pace. It can also be used by parents and teachers, to direct learning on a 1-2-1 basis, and in a classroom or group setting.</p> <p>The lesson plan is designed for use on a computer or tablet and there are lots of links to online content, so there is no need to print.</p> <p>It is suitable for anyone, but we recommend it for ages 7 to 11.</p> <p>There are 3 Chapters:<br /> 1 - Earthquakes (duration approximately 45 minutes)<br /> 2 - Volcanoes (60 minutes)<br /> 3 - Tsunamis (45 minutes)</p> <p>This lesson plan was created in association with Lexicon Learning</p>

<p>This lesson plan takes students on a journey to:</p> <ul> <li>discover the art, history, design of shoes</li> <li>discover the science and innovation behind shoes</li> <li>hunt for facts and secrets about shoe making</li> <li>find out how shoes are designed</li> <li>discover myths and legends surrounding shoes</li> <li>be inspired to write a short story</li> <li>design their own perfect shoe</li> </ul> <p>This lesson plan is designed for students to explore independently at their own pace. It can also be used by parents and teachers, to direct learning on a 1-2-1 basis, and in a classroom or group setting.</p> <p>The lesson plan is designed for use on a computer or tablet and there are lots of links to online content, so there is no need to print.</p> <p>It is suitable for anyone, but we recommend it for ages 11 to 14.</p> <p>There are 3 Chapters:<br /> 1 - Fashion and Art (duration approximately 45 minutes)<br /> 2 - Science and Craftsmanship (45 minutes)<br /> 3 - Extra Discovery (45 minutes)</p> <p>This lesson plan was created in association with Lexicon Learning</p>

<p>Learn how five people are using science to save the world. Explore the power of x-rays, discover the abilities of nano gadgets, learn about mimicry, using lasers to save lives and channeling the elements to protect us all.<br /> Students will:</p> <ul> <li>discover the science that inspired the superheroes that are popular today</li> <li>hunt for facts and stories about the scientific breakthroughs of the past</li> <li>write a story of their own superhero origin story, based on a science</li> <li>go on a journey of invention and discovery around the world</li> </ul> <p>This lesson plan is designed for students to explore independently at their own pace. It can also be used by parents and teachers, to direct learning on a 1-2-1 basis, and in a classroom or group setting.</p> <p>The lesson plan is designed for use on a computer or tablet and there are lots of links to online content, so there is no need to print.</p> <p>It is suitable for anyone, but we recommend it for ages 11 to 14.</p> <p>There are 6 Chapters:<br /> 1 - Scientific Superhero Origins (duration approximately 25 minutes)<br /> 2 - Dr Gadget (15 minutes)<br /> 3 - The Shape Shifter (15 minutes)<br /> 4 - The Sensational Extra Sense (15 minutes)<br /> 5 - Channeling The Elements (15 minutes)<br /> 6 - Extraordinary X-Ray (15 minutes)</p> <p>This lesson plan was created in association with Lexicon Learning</p>

<p>You will learn about the legends associated with Diwali and about the various deities associated with<br /> the festival.</p> <p>You will become conversant with various Diwali customs and traditions such as aipan and rangoli, myriad styles of celebrations, and lamp traditions.</p> <p>You will learn about arts and crafts across India and how these are intertwined with the customs and traditions of Diwali.</p> <p>There are three chapters with recall questions and activities so that you can learn about the festival and celebrate it in the classroom or at home.</p> <p>This lesson plan can be used by teachers in the classroom or given to students to work through at their own pace.</p> <p>This lesson plan was created in association with <strong>Mahattattva</strong></p>

<p>This lesson plan explores the ‘Genius Mind’ of Leonardo Da Vinci<br /> Explore the diverse interests and experiments of Leonardo, THE renaissance man who was highly skilled at drawing, architecture, geology, mechanics, and more.</p> <p>You will learn about his life’s work and see some of his creations up close. You will then examine a cover letter written by the master himself and write one of your own.</p> <p>Chapter 1: Who Was Leonardo da Vinci?<br /> Chapter 2: The Codices<br /> Chapter 3: The Art</p> <p>What Will You Do?</p> <ol> <li>Learn about the early life and career of Leonardo.</li> <li>Find out about Leonardo’s areas of expertise.</li> <li>See how Leonardo worked.</li> <li>View some of Leonardo’s most famous works and read about their details.</li> </ol> <p>This lesson serves as a road map for your journey through a rich and exciting collection of online content made available by Google Arts &amp; Culture’s partners. You will explore photographs, slideshows, videos, voice recordings, and more.<br /> There is no need to print as there are specific links in the lesson plan to provide futher information.</p> <p>The lesson can be used as a lesson plan or given to students to work through at their own speed.</p> <p>The content is accessible to a wide range of ages, but it’s especially geared toward students ages 12 to 16.</p> <p>The lesson was created in association with Six Red Marbles.</p>

<p>This lesson plan is about heritage, how we understand it, how it is found, how it is lost and how we protect it. Students will:</p> <ul> <li>discover the Rapa Nui island. Who lives on it. Where they came from. Their heritage</li> <li>discover why their heritage is important to them and why it is under threat</li> <li>hunt for facts and secrets about other heritage sites under threat</li> <li>design a moai statue</li> <li>write about local heritage and why it should be protected</li> </ul> <p>This lesson plan is designed for students to explore independently at their own pace. It can also be used by parents and teachers, to direct learning on a 1-2-1 basis, and in a classroom or group setting.</p> <p>The lesson plan is designed for use on a computer or tablet and there are lots of links to online content, so there is no need to print.</p> <p>It is suitable for anyone, but we recommend it for ages 11 to 14.<br /> There are 2 Chapters:<br /> 1 - Rapa Nui Discovered (duration approximately 60 minutes)<br /> 2 - Extra Discovery (45 minutes )</p> <p>This lesson plan was created in association with Lexicon Learning</p>

<p>In the following lesson, students will discover:</p> <ul> <li>The Great Southern Reef off the coast of Australia and Tasmania</li> <li>How Kelp Forests are endangered globally</li> <li>What is being done to save the forests and what we can do</li> </ul> <p>There are activities to complete:</p> <ul> <li>Create a food web for the kelp ecosystem</li> <li>Write an article for the local newspaper</li> <li>Design a poster to help save the kelp forests</li> </ul> <p>By the end of the lesson students will</p> <ul> <li>Understand what kelp is and its importance to life on earth</li> <li>The variety of life in the kelp forest</li> <li>An awareness of how humankind is impacting on natural systems</li> <li>What we can learn from first nations about living in harmony with our environment</li> <li>What can be done to preserve this precious ecosystem</li> </ul> <p>This lesson plan is designed to support students as they explore Google Arts &amp; Culture stories related to the lesson topic.</p> <p>This lesson is suitable for anyone but is recommended for students aged 10-14 years</p> <p>The lesson plan can be used in the classroom or given to students as a workbook to complete at their own pace.</p> <p>All you need to get started is any device with internet access. You don’t need to print this lesson plan, as there are links to different resources.</p> <p>This lesson was created in association with <strong>The Great Southern Reef Foundation</strong></p>

<p>This lesson covers three main topics:<br /> 1: Zaha Hadid’s Philosophy of Art and Architecture<br /> 2: Hadid and the Digital World<br /> 3: Hadid’s Designs, Executed</p> <p>What will you do?</p> <ol> <li>Learn how Hadid saw the world and its architectural forms.</li> <li>View radical concepts for city landscapes, as visualized by Hadid.</li> <li>Take virtual reality tours of Hadid’s designs.</li> <li>See how Hadid’s mind reimagined everyday objects.</li> </ol> <p>What’s in this lesson?</p> <ol> <li>See paintings and drawings created by Hadid for building projects.</li> <li>Discover the inspiration behind Hadid’s paintings.</li> <li>Find out how Hadid incorporated her concepts of space into her designs.</li> <li>Uncover how Hadid’s architectural concepts utilized digital tools.</li> </ol> <p>By participating in this lesson, you will be able to:</p> <ol> <li>See fascinating abstract paintings and drawings that were foundational to Hadid’s architectural concepts.</li> <li>Compare Hadid’s paintings with their virtual reality representations.</li> <li>Examine one of Hadid’s buildings up close.</li> </ol> <p>This lesson can be used in the classroom or given to students to work through independently, with fellow students, or another adult. The content is accessible to a wide range of ages, but it’s especially geared toward students ages 13 to 16.</p> <p>The lesson is made of three chapters and each chapter will take 45-60 minutes to complete (3 hours in total).<br /> This lesson plan was created in association with <strong>Six Red Marbles</strong></p>

<p>This lesson plan covers three topics:</p> <ol> <li>What Is Notting Hill Carnival?</li> <li>Music, Costumes, and Design</li> <li>Behind the Scenes</li> </ol> <p>This lesson plan is designed for use in the classroom or can be given to students to work through at their own pace, either on their own or with others.</p> <p>The lesson plan is suitable for a wide range of ages, but is geared towards students aged 13-16 years.</p> <p><strong>What Will You Do?</strong></p> <ol> <li>Learn why migrants left the Caribbean and moved to Britain in the late 1940s.</li> <li>Find out how and why activists wanted to address social tensions in London neighborhoods.</li> <li>See how Notting Hill Carnival grew to become the second-largest street festival in the world.</li> </ol> <p>This lesson plan was created in association with <strong>Six Red Marbles</strong></p>

<p>This lesson will take you through three topics Frida Kahlo’s life, her influences<br /> and her art and legacy.</p> <p>**You will **</p> <ol> <li>Find out about the life of one of Mexico’s most inspiring artists.</li> <li>Learn how Kahlo’s life experiences impacted her creativity and her subject matter.</li> <li>Tour some of Kahlo’s major works.</li> <li>Explore how Kahlo inspires other artists.</li> </ol> <p>This lesson plan is made up of 3 chapters and each chapter takes 45-60 minutes to complete (3 hours in total).</p> <p>This lesson can be used in the classroom or given to students to work through independently, with fellow students, or with another adult. The content is accessible to a wide range of ages, but is especially geared toward students aged 13 and over.</p> <p>This lesson plan was created in association with <strong>SixRedMarbles</strong></p>

<p>Learn about the features of abstract art and the well-traveled life of painter Vassily Kandinsky.<br /> Discover how Kandinsky’s life and travels helped develop his technique and style. Understand what synesthesia is and how it influenced Kandinsky.</p> <p>You will:</p> <ul> <li>Explore some stories and exhibits about Kandinsky and his life and art.</li> <li>Answer some questions about what you have seen and read.</li> </ul> <p>It is designed for students of any age but is particularly suited to students aged 14-16 years</p> <p>This lesson is designed for use in the classroom or to be given to students to work through at their own pace, either on their own or with friends.</p> <p>This lesson plan was created in association with <strong>ePublishingPartners</strong></p>

<p>The Bauhaus design school is still highly influential today. This lesson plan takes students on a journey to:</p> <ul> <li>discover the buildings of Bauhaus. Where they are. Who designed them. What it’s like to live or work in one</li> <li>hunt for facts and secrets about Bauhaus</li> <li>design and build their own Bauhaus model</li> </ul> <p>This lesson plan is designed for students to explore independently at their own pace. It can also be used by parents and teachers, to direct learning on a 1-2-1 basis, and in a classroom or group setting.</p> <p>The lesson plan is designed for use on a computer or tablet and there are lots of links to online content, so there is no need to print.</p> <p>It is suitable for anyone, but we recommend it for ages 14 to 18.</p> <p>There are 2 Chapters:</p> <ol> <li>Bauhaus Influence (duration approx 60 minutes)</li> <li>Extra Discovery (60 minutes)</li> </ol> <p>This lesson plan was created in association with Lexicon Learning</p>

<p>This lesson takes students to the Chauvet Cave, a prehistoric treasure trove of art, which has helped us understand more about how we lived in prehistoric times. Students will:</p> <ul> <li>go on an adventure to discover the mysterious caves of Chauvet. Where are they. Who discovered them</li> <li>hunt for facts and make discoveries about the Chauvet Cave</li> <li>use a 3D model of the Cave, go on a virtual adventure</li> <li>discover how modern street art compares with ancient art</li> <li>create their own cave art</li> <li>write a short story about discovering the Cave</li> </ul> <p>This lesson plan is designed for students to explore independently at their own pace. It can also be used by parents and teachers, to direct learning on a 1-2-1 basis, and in a classroom or group setting.</p> <p>The lesson plan is designed for use on a computer or tablet and there are lots of links to online content, so there is no need to print.</p> <p>It is suitable for anyone, but we recommend it for ages 11 to 14.</p> <p>There are 2 Chapters:<br /> 1 - Chauvet Caves Discovered (duration 60 minutes)<br /> 2 - Extra Discovery ( 45 minutes)</p> <p>This lesson plan was created in association with Lexicon Learning</p>

<p>Women have shaped the worlds of science, art, politics and more. This lesson enables students to:</p> <ul> <li>go on an adventure to discover women inventors</li> <li>hunt for facts and stories about women scientists</li> <li>explore women’s influence on the arts</li> <li>discover what it was like to be the first women elected to the US Congress</li> <li>celebrate women’s success in sport</li> </ul> <p>This lesson plan is designed for students to explore independently at their own pace. It can also be used by parents and teachers, to direct learning on a 1-2-1 basis and in a classroom or group setting.</p> <p>The lesson plan is designed for use on a computer or tablet as there are lots of links to online content, so there is no need to print.</p> <p>It is suitable for anyone, but we recommend it for ages 11 to 14.</p> <p>There are 3 Chapters:<br /> 1 - Women in Science (duration approx 45 minutes)<br /> 2 - Women in the Arts 45 minutes<br /> 3 - Extra Discovery 45 minutes</p> <p>This lesson plan was created in association with Lexicon Learning</p>

<p>This lesson plan takes students on a journey to:</p> <ul> <li>discover the mysteries and importance of batik. What is it? Who creates it?</li> <li>hunt for facts and make discoveries about this ancient living art form.</li> <li>discover practical skills and techniques.</li> <li>create your own designs.</li> <li>solve puzzles and answer quizzes to learn more about batik.</li> </ul> <p>Batik is a form of art using waxes and dyes on cotton and silk, practiced for more than 2,000 years by proud artisans, especially in Indonesia.</p> <p>Discover for yourself how the dots and lines are used to create patterns, how waxes are used to hold back - a process known as “resist” - vegetable and chemical dyes.</p> <p>Investigate the history and importance of batik, and what it tells us about our lives today and the lives of ancient people.</p> <p>This lesson plan is suitable for any age, but we recomment it for ages 11 - 14 years.<br /> There are two chapters:<br /> 1 - Batik (duration approximately 60 minutes)<br /> 2 - Extra Discovery (45 minutes)</p> <p>This lesson plan was created in association with Lexicon Learning</p>

<p>In this lesson, you will learn about:</p> <ul> <li>some leaders, organizations, and programs of the Black Power movement</li> <li>the push for educational reform to reduce racism and instill pride within the Black community</li> <li>how some Black people found ways to express their history and who they are through art</li> <li>what the Black Power movement was like in the United Kingdom</li> </ul> <p>This lesson plan is designed for students to explore independently at their own pace. It can also be used by parents and teachers, to direct learning on a 1-2-1 basis and in a classroom or group setting.</p> <p>The lesson plan is designed for use on a computer or tablet as there are lots of links to online content, so there is no need to print.</p> <p>This lesson plan was created in association with <strong>ePublishingPartners</strong></p>

<p>This lesson plan takes students on a journey to:</p> <ul> <li>discover the origin of the universe</li> <li>hunt for facts and stories about the Big Bang theory</li> <li>write a story or draw a picture about the origin of the universe</li> <li>discover what particles are and how we study them</li> <li>discover the remarkable beauty of the universe</li> <li>explore if we really are alone</li> </ul> <p>Designed for students to explore independently at their own pace. It can also be used by parents and teachers, to direct learning on a 1-2-1 basis and in a classroom or group setting.</p> <p>The lesson plan is designed for use on a computer or tablet and there are lots of links to online content, so there is no need to print.</p> <p>It is suitable for anyone, but we recommend it for ages 11 to 14.</p> <p>There are 3 Chapters:<br /> 1 - The Big Bang (duration approx 45 minutes)<br /> 2 - All About Particles (45 minutes)<br /> 3 - Extra Discovery (45 minutes)</p> <p>This lesson plan was created in association with Lexicon Learning.</p>