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

This lesson plan takes students on a journey to: discover the mysteries and importance of batik. What is it? Who creates it? hunt for facts and make discoveries about this ancient living art form. discover practical skills and techniques. create your own designs. solve puzzles and answer quizzes to learn more about batik. 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. 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. Investigate the history and importance of batik, and what it tells us about our lives today and the lives of ancient people. This lesson plan is suitable for any age, but we recomment it for ages 11 - 14 years. There are two chapters: 1 - Batik (duration approximately 60 minutes) 2 - Extra Discovery (45 minutes) This lesson plan was created in association with Lexicon Learning

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. You will cover three major topics Chapter 1: Hadid’s Philosophy of Art and Architecture Chapter 2: Hadid and the Digital World Chapter 3: Hadid’s Designs, Executed What will you do? Learn how Hadid saw the world and its architectural forms. View radical concepts for city landscapes, as visualized by Hadid. Take virtual reality tours of Hadid’s designs. See how Hadid’s mind reimagined everyday objects. What’s in this lesson? See paintings and drawings created by Hadid for building projects. Discover the inspiration behind Hadid’s paintings. Find out how Hadid incorporated her concepts of space into her designs. Uncover how Hadid’s architectural concepts utilized digital tools. By participating in this lesson, you will be able to: See fascinating abstract paintings and drawings that were foundational to Hadid’s architectural concepts. Compare Hadid’s paintings with their virtual reality representations. Examine one of Hadid’s buildings up close. This lesson plan was created with SixRedMarbles

In this lesson, you will learn about: How sculptor Barbara Hepworth’s life shaped her art. How Hepworth drew inspiration from landscapes. Hepworth’s vision of motherhood as an artist. How Hepworth pioneered and popularized abstract sculpture. You will: Explore some stories and exhibits about Barbara Hepworth and her life and work. Answer some questions about what you have seen and read. Use Hepworth’s work as inspiration to create an art work 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. It is suitable for most ages but we recommend it for ages 14-16 This lesson was created with ePublishing Partners

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. It is designed for students of any age but is particularly suited to students aged 14-16 years In this lesson, you will learn about: The features of abstract art. The well-traveled life of painter Vassily Kandinsky. How Kandinsky’s life and travels helped develop his technique and style. What synesthesia is and how it influenced Kandinsky. You will: Explore some stories and exhibits about Kandinsky and his life and art. Answer some questions about what you have seen and read. This lesson plan was created with ePublishing Partners

This lesson plan takes students on a journey to: discover the secret history of dinosaurs. Where they came from. Where they are now. Who discovered them hunt for facts and secrets that few people know about dinosaurs design their own dinosaur 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. 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. It is suitable for anyone, but we recommend it for ages 7 to 11. There are 3 Chapters: 1- Dinosaurs Discovered (duration approx 45 minutes) 2- Fierce Facts (60 minutes) 3- Extra Discovery (45 minutes) This lesson plan was created in association with Lexicon Learning

On this lesson you will discover what computers are, the development of computing technology and where computing is going in the future. This lesson is suitable for anyone but is recommended for students aged 11-13 years. It can be used in the classroom or given to students to work through at their own pace, either on their own or in a group. What can you expect to learn? Computers play a significant role in modern life. They come in all shapes and forms and can be tiny, hand-held or even fill a room. In this lesson, you will learn about early machines, and then explore the latest developments, including artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. Find out about some of the people who have played important roles in the history of computing and some individuals who are leading innovation and building the future of computing. Activities to complete: Test your knowledge of new terms in a special anagram test. Draw a time line showing the history of computers. Test your skills with binary, by taking a real-world technical test. Take the end of lesson quiz to test the knowledge you have gained about computers and computing. Outcomes you will achieve: Learn about the history of computing, from mechanical to electronic devices. Appreciate the inventions that were needed to create the smartphone. Explore a range of areas where computers have made an impact. Discover the next steps in computer technologies. Learn about some of the people who have been involved in the development of computing. This lesson plan was created with Tablet Academy

This lesson plan covers three topics: What Is Notting Hill Carnival? Music, Costumes, and Design Behind the Scenes 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. The lesson plan is suitable for a wide range of ages, but is geared towards students aged 13-16 years. What Will You Do? Learn why migrants left the Caribbean and moved to Britain in the late 1940s. Find out how and why activists wanted to address social tensions in London neighborhoods. See how Notting Hill Carnival grew to become the second-largest street festival in the world. This lesson plan was created with Six Red Marbles

You will learn about the legends associated with Diwali and about the various deities associated with the festival. You will become conversant with various Diwali customs and traditions such as aipan and rangoli, myriad styles of celebrations, and lamp traditions. You will learn about arts and crafts across India and how these are intertwined with the customs and traditions of Diwali. 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. This lesson plan can be used by teachers in the classroom or given to students to work through at their own pace. This lesson plan was created with Mahattattva

Learn about the country, communities, languages and culture of Kenya. Students will: discover the natural beauty and the cultures of Kenya discover how the different cultures of Kenya are expressed through different objects and traditions, music and language find out how Kenyan myths and legends have been transformed into superheroes design their own superhero learn some of the Swahili language imagine a trip to Kenya and write about it 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. 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. It is suitable for anyone, but we recommend it for ages 11 to 14. There are 2 Chapters: 1 - Kenya Discovered (duration approximately 60 minutes) 2 - Extra Discovery (45 minutes) This lesson plan was created in association with Lexicon Learning

This lesson plan can be used in the classroom or given to students to work through at their own pace, either on their own or in a group. This lesson is suitable for anyone but is recommended for students aged 11-14 years. What can you expect to learn? In this lesson you will learn about some of the Indigenous peoples and cultures that Angelo Chiaccio encountered on his photographic tour of the world. You will also discover different ecosystems and explore the beauty of some of the most remote places on earth. You will see mountains, rainforests, small islands, deserts, and other natural environments. Activities to complete: Review Angelo’s journey and calculate the total length of his journey. Consider doing something positive to help the environment in your local community. What can you do to help? Test your recall of new terms with a word search. Outcomes you will achieve: Learn about Angelo’s journey and gain a better understanding of how diverse the people of the world are. Appreciate the wide variety of ecosystems and how vulnerable some of these are to changes in climate. Explore new places and learn more about the people who live there and about their cultures. Learn about the efforts to preserve some of these places. This lesson plan was created with Tablet Academy

In this lesson, you will learn about: How electronics and electronic instruments make music. The early inventors of electronic instruments and how they changed music. How electronic music fueled social and artistic scenes around the world. How electronic music developed into the broad range it occupies today. You will: Explore some stories and exhibits about electronic music and musicians. Answer some questions about what you have seen and read. This lesson plan can be used in the classroom as a basis for a lesson or given to students to work through at their own pace, either on their own or with others. It is suitable for most ages, but we recommend ages 13-16 years. This lesson was created with ePublishing Partners

There are many types of puppets and puppet theaters. This lesson, looks at some puppetry traditions of Asia. Many of them date to ancient times. In fact, some are so old that scholars don’t really know when they began. They came before writing. This lesson looks up-close at some of these puppets. Showing how they are used in theater and how they have influenced other art forms. At the end of the lesson, you can create your own puppet. This lesson plan is designed for use in the classroom or can be given to students to work through at their own pace. The content is accessible to a wide range of ages, but it’s especially geared toward students ages 11 to 15. This lesson plan covers three topics: The Art of Puppetry Explore Different Kinds of Puppets Modern-Day Artists at Work What Will You Do? Learn what makes puppet theater different from other kinds of theater. See the most popular types of puppet theater in Asia. Understand how the art of puppetry has influenced other art forms This lesson was created with Six Red Marbles

The Bauhaus design school is still highly influential today. This lesson plan takes students on a journey to: discover the buildings of Bauhaus. Where they are. Who designed them. What it’s like to live or work in one hunt for facts and secrets about Bauhaus design and build their own Bauhaus model 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. 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. It is suitable for anyone, but we recommend it for ages 14 to 18. There are 2 Chapters: Bauhaus Influence (duration approx 60 minutes) Extra Discovery (60 minutes) This lesson plan was created in association with Lexicon Learning

In this lesson, you will learn about three women’s political movements at different points in time. You will see the effect they had on the progress of women’s civil rights and how they addressed inequality and discrimination, such as the right to vote. You will also explore the stories of four women leaders and learn about how their leadership made an impact in their respective countries. This lesson is suitable for anyone but is recommended for students aged 14-16. It can be used in the classroom or given to students to work through at their own pace on their own, or with a group of friends. Activities to complete: Create imaginary social media profiles for women featured, bringing ideas together to show how this would look if they were active in their roles today. Design a poster to spread the word about a subject you care about. What new terms have your learned? Test this out with a puzzle. Use an art form to describe one of the three women’s movements you have studied and its impact on society. Outcomes you will achieve: • Understand the journey and sacrifices made by women to achieve political freedoms. • Be able to identify the progress women have made and the impact they have had in leading their countries in different ways. • See how small actions can lead to large-scale positive change. This lesson plan was created with Tablet Academy

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: go on an adventure to discover the mysterious caves of Chauvet. Where are they. Who discovered them hunt for facts and make discoveries about the Chauvet Cave use a 3D model of the Cave, go on a virtual adventure discover how modern street art compares with ancient art create their own cave art write a short story about discovering the Cave 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. 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. It is suitable for anyone, but we recommend it for ages 11 to 14. There are 2 Chapters: 1 - Chauvet Caves Discovered (duration 60 minutes) 2 - Extra Discovery ( 45 minutes) This lesson plan was created in association with Lexicon Learning

This lesson plan takes students on a journey to: discover the origin of the universe hunt for facts and stories about the Big Bang theory write a story or draw a picture about the origin of the universe discover what particles are and how we study them discover the remarkable beauty of the universe explore if we really are alone 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. 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. It is suitable for anyone, but we recommend it for ages 11 to 14. There are 3 Chapters: 1 - The Big Bang (duration approx 45 minutes) 2 - All About Particles (45 minutes) 3 - Extra Discovery (45 minutes) This lesson plan was created in association with Lexicon Learning

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: discover the Rapa Nui island. Who lives on it. Where they came from. Their heritage discover why their heritage is important to them and why it is under threat hunt for facts and secrets about other heritage sites under threat design a moai statue write about local heritage and why it should be protected 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. 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. It is suitable for anyone, but we recommend it for ages 11 to 14. There are 2 Chapters: 1 - Rapa Nui Discovered (duration approximately 60 minutes) 2 - Extra Discovery (45 minutes ) This lesson plan was created in association with Lexicon Learning

This lesson plan takes students on a journey to learn how our planet experiences extreme events, such as volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis. Students will: go on an adventure to discover Earth’s extreme events hunt for facts and stories about these extreme events write a story about earthquakes create a volcano paint a tsunami 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. 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. It is suitable for anyone, but we recommend it for ages 7 to 11. There are 3 Chapters: 1 - Earthquakes (duration approximately 45 minutes) 2 - Volcanoes (60 minutes) 3 - Tsunamis (45 minutes) This lesson plan was created in association with Lexicon Learning

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. Students will: discover the science that inspired the superheroes that are popular today hunt for facts and stories about the scientific breakthroughs of the past write a story of their own superhero origin story, based on a science go on a journey of invention and discovery around the world 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. 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. It is suitable for anyone, but we recommend it for ages 11 to 14. There are 6 Chapters: 1 - Scientific Superhero Origins (duration approximately 25 minutes) 2 - Dr Gadget (15 minutes) 3 - The Shape Shifter (15 minutes) 4 - The Sensational Extra Sense (15 minutes) 5 - Channeling The Elements (15 minutes) 6 - Extraordinary X-Ray (15 minutes) This lesson plan was created in association with Lexicon Learning

Women have shaped the worlds of science, art, politics and more. This lesson enables students to: go on an adventure to discover women inventors hunt for facts and stories about women scientists explore women’s influence on the arts discover what it was like to be the first women elected to the US Congress celebrate women’s success in sport 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. 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. It is suitable for anyone, but we recommend it for ages 11 to 14. There are 3 Chapters: 1 - Women in Science (duration approx 45 minutes) 2 - Women in the Arts 45 minutes 3 - Extra Discovery 45 minutes This lesson plan was created in association with Lexicon Learning