CMA Distance Learning Lessons
The artwork and lessons presented are protected by copyright and may not be recorded, reproduced or used in any manner without the express written consent of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Most lessons include electronic Teacher Information Packets with extension activities. Selected packets contain manipulables which can accommodate 25 students. Additional teacher materials are available at a cost of $25 per extra packet.
To search by subject (such as Math or Science), please use the Grade and Subject Guide to CMA DL lessons - which is available in Adobe Acrobat PDF, (free download available from Adobe). Lessons on the grid are linked to their description.
Lessons are arranged alphabetically by grade range. Please click on lesson name for a description.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A is for Animal, Grades K-1
A is for Apple, A is for Art, Grades K-1
African Masks, Grades 2-5
Angles and Answers: Origami and Math, Grades 4-5
Arms, Armor and Simple Machines, Grades 4-6
Art and Science of Natural Dyes, Grades 4-6
Aztec, Maya and More! Grades 3-6
Coins, Coins, Coins, Grades 3-4
Contemporary Art, Grades 4-12
Egyptomania Series, Grades 2-6
Impressionism, Grades 4-12
Knights, Castles and Kings, Grades 2-5
Native Americans and Early Settlers, Grades 4-6
Photography Series, Grades 5-8
MIDDLE SCHOOL
African Art: Secular and Supernatural, Grades 7-12
Ancient American Art: The Aztec and their Ancestors, Grades 7-12
Art of Adornment, Grades 6-8
Contemporary Art, Grades 4-12
Eye on the Moon, Grades 6-12
Form, Function and Faith, Grades 8-12
Gods and Heroes from Greece and Rome, Grades 6-12
Gods and Heroes of India, Grades 6-12
Gods and Heroes of the Maya, Grades 6-12
Impressionism, Grades 4-12
Italian Art: From Etruscan to Modern, Grades 6-12 Japanese Art: Humble and Bold, Grades 6-12
Math Connections in Art Series, Grades 6-10
Medieval Masterpieces, Grades 7-12
Photography Series, Grades 5-8
"Race" is a Four Letter Word, Grades 7-12
Scary Art, Grades 7-12
Self-Portraits: Forms of Identity, Grades 7-12
Tessellation Exploration! Grades 7-12
HIGH SCHOOL
African Art: Secular and Supernatural, Grades 7-12
America's Story Through Art Series, Grades 9-12
L’Art de L’Afrique, Grades 9-12
Contemporary Art, Grades 4-12
Diversity, Neighborhood and Urban Issues, Grades 9-12
Eye on the Moon, Grades 6-12
Form, Function and Faith, Grades 8-12
Gods and Heroes from Greece and Rome, Grades 6-12
Gods and Heroes of India, Grades 6-12
Gods and Heroes of the Maya, Grades 6-12
Harlem Renaissance, Grades 9-12
Impressionism, Grades 4-12
Italian Art: From Etruscan to Modern, Grades 6-12 Japanese Art: Humble and Bold, Grades 6-12
Math Connections in Art Series, Grades 6-10
Medieval Masterpieces, Grades 7-12
Modernism: Early 20th Century Art, Grades 9-12
Museum Careers, Grades 9-12
"Race" is a Four Letter Word, Grades 7-12
Renaissance Painting: An Overview, Grades 9-12
Scary Art, Grades 7-12
Self-Portraits: Forms of Identity, Grades 7-12
Spanish Art, Grades 9-12
Tessellation Exploration! Grades 7-12