Middleschool Masterpieces

Description:Introduce your students to the beauty, history, and design of ancient Greek columns with this engaging informational text and student reading guide! Perfect as a companion to Easy Art: Greek Columns, this resource helps middle school students explore the three main Greek column orders— Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian—and understand how these classic designs influenced architecture from ancient Greece to modern buildings. This ready-to-use classroom resource includes: Informational tex

Easy Art: Stained GlassThis resource includes everything you need for an engaging and low-prep art lesson inspired by stained glass design. What’s Included:Art history background slides introducing the origins and styles of stained glassTwo vocabulary slides to support student understandingA complete supply list with links to the materials used in my classroomPhotographs of actual student artwork for inspirationLinks to the web resources referenced in the lessonPerfect for art teachers looking f

Ancient Greek Columns Chalk Art LessonYour students will love creating artwork inspired by three of the most iconic ancient column styles — Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. This engaging lesson combines art history and drawing skills to help students explore classical architecture through creative expression. What’s Included:Printable “I Can” statements aligned to the National Visual Arts StandardsPrintable vocabulary words for classroom displayVisual examples of completed artworkHelpful video lin

Easy Art: How to Draw Influential African American Women (Set of 6 Portraits)Empower your students to create beautiful, independent portrait drawings of six influential African American women who made a lasting impact on history and culture. This engaging art lesson encourages confidence in drawing while connecting students to important historical figures. What’s Included:Materials list and lesson plan aligned with the National Visual Arts StandardsStep-by-step instruction sheet for easy impleme

Bring art and history together with this engaging portrait drawing project! Students will learn to draw twelve influential African American leaders using gridded portrait guides that promote confidence, proportion, and craftsmanship. Perfect for Black History Month, Women’s History Month, or any time you want to celebrate inspiring figures through art. What’s Included:Lesson plan and materials list aligned with the National Visual Arts StandardsStep-by-step instruction sheet for easy implement

Help your students explore the magic of color mixing with this engaging Easy Art project! This 90–180 minute lesson introduces students to the color wheel, then guides them through creating artwork using various shades of a single hue plus its complementary color. Perfect for learning paint mixing, color relationships, and artistic experimentation. What’s Included:Step-by-step instructions for the activityStudent handouts for guided color explorationConnections to artists like Paul Klee for c

Bring the magic of J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them into your classroom with this hands-on art lesson! Students will explore how artists historically illustrated creatures they had never seen, fostering discussions about observation, reading for understanding, and capturing textures in drawing. This project is perfect for combining literature, history, and art in an engaging way. What’s Included:How to Teach It – Complete materials list, Visual Arts Standards, and step-by

Save 30% on two hands-on Easy Art Egyptian lessons! Students will explore ancient Egyptian culture while creating canopic jars and standing sarcophagi using simple materials. Perfect for middle school classrooms, cross-curricular lessons, or fun Halloween-themed art activities. Included in This Bundle:1. Easy Egyptian Canopic JarStudents explore the history and purpose of canopic jars while learning about sculpture and ancient Egyptian culture. This lesson encourages discussion, planning, an

Take the stress out of lesson prep with this ready-to-go landscape painting lesson! Perfect for middle school classrooms, this 10-page resource includes everything you need to guide your students through creating beautiful landscapes. What’s Included:Suggested teaching plan aligned with Visual Arts StandardsVocabulary introduction and discussion prompts to build art knowledgeColor “recipe” chart for mixing shades and tonesGuided critique questions to help students reflect on their work2 student

Give your students everything they need to independently draw portraits of five influential African Americans. This lesson is perfect for middle school classrooms and makes a striking hallway display! Included in This Lesson:Materials list & lesson plan aligned with National Visual Arts StandardsStep-by-step instruction sheetFive gridded portraits:Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Rosa ParksHarriet TubmanBarack ObamaFrederick DouglassCorresponding grid for beginners, or option for students to create t

Bring the fun of fall and Halloween into your classroom with this hands-on art lesson! Students will create Haunted Houses or Fall Festival/Farm scenes while learning one-point visual perspective, aligned with National Visual Arts Standards. What’s Included:Sample teaching plan with materials listTips for Using a Ruler to reinforce precisionInstruction on drawing windows and doors in perspectiveBrainstorming lists for Haunted Houses and Fall Festival/Farm projectsTwo sample student works fr

Bring ancient Egypt into your classroom with this hands-on sarcophagus art project! Students will learn about symmetry, pattern, and Egyptian design while creating their own stand-up sarcophagus using simple recycled materials like cereal boxes. What’s Included:Sample teaching plan with materials listCool Symmetry handout to reinforce math and design conceptsHot Hieroglyphics reference sheet for studentsBlank sarcophagus template ready for student useStep-by-step assembly instructions with p

Bring watercolor painting and silhouette techniques into your classroom with this hands-on, tried-and-tested lesson! Perfect for 5th–8th grade art students, this project creates a braggable hallway display while teaching color theory and painting skills. What’s Included:Teaching plan outlining step-by-step instructions, including the applicable Visual Arts StandardsBlack-and-white color wheels (2 per page) for student coloringFull-color color wheels (2 per page) for quick reference or classr