In this multi-day lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3 through 8, students use BrainPOP resources to learn about Pablo Picasso's life and the significance and influence of his art in art history. Students will compare and contrast realistic and abstract art, and then create a Picasso-inspired portrait combining front and profile views. Read more »

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-3, students use BrainPOP Jr. resources to explore Vincent Van Gogh's portraits, self-portraits, landscapes, and still life paintings. Students will analyze Van Gogh's artistic techniques and how they changed over time. They will then create an original self-portrait using a process similar to the one Van Gogh often used. Read more »

In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for any grade level, students use BrainPOP or BrainPOP Jr. resources to explore the life and works of a self-selected musician or artist. Students will research their chosen musician or artist and then create an original composition inspired by the person they researched. Read more »