iPad and Apple Pencil bring creativity to life in any classroom. Ignite students’ love of learning this World Creativity Day with a fun 30‑minute lesson idea.
Create Pop Art todayDesigned for all ages and customizable for any topic, the Create Pop Art project helps each student capture ideas and express themselves in ways as unique as they are. They simply take a photo, apply some creative editing techniques, and let their imaginations run wild.
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Imagine stepping into the shoes of history's greatest figures! Using Markup on an iPad, students embark on a creative journey where they transform a photo of their shoe into a "brand" embodying the essence of a historical figure. Through the creative use of images, symbols, and colors, each shoe becomes a canvas that represents the student's deep understanding and appreciation of the life and legacy of their chosen historical person. So lace up, and let your shoes tell the story of people who shaped our world.
Karen Irwin
Come with me through a whimsical doorway into the world of storytelling and imagination. Using the theme of Alice in Wonderland, students are encouraged to put themselves in the place of the character — how would she be thinking and feeling in that moment when she finds a doorway in a tree, or a world down a rabbit hole? Through dialogue during the photography stage, to imagination during the Markup stage, students can really use the opportunity to explore a book character and develop empathy and understanding of the storyline and characters involved in the book they are reading.
Chris Mier
Embark on a journey into the realm of number sequences, where Fibonacci unravels the mysteries of the Golden Ratio. Imagine slicing a line to reveal segments in harmony: 61.8 cm and 38.2 cm, both echoing the magical 1.618. This mystical number, the Golden Ratio, graces the world of nature, art, and architecture, infusing them with a perfect blend of balance and beauty. Born from Fibonacci's quest to inject excitement into number patterns, it ignites a spark of wonder and creativity. Envision Fibonacci's portrait intertwined with his mesmerizing sequence, leading us on a journey to uncover the secrets of the Golden Ratio — a symphony of inspiration and discovery, unveiling the mathematical wonders of the universe.
Lindsay Fell
I love to take my students outdoors for learning at any opportunity I get. Pollinator Pop Art provides a wonderful learning experience infused with a little adventure, exploration, and creativity. This is a great activity if you can access a nature trail or school community garden. Being outdoors, photography, and art‑making are all highly engaging ways to interact with new learning that's taking place in the classroom.
Janne Christensen
How to make students read more books and enjoy writing a book report? Well, the answer is easy. Create the world’s coolest book report. The final book report will be a book cover, where the front is a pop art picture of yourself as the main character from the book, and the text you write will go on the back of the cover. You can gather several covers into a Keynote presentation to create a digital book exhibition.
Megan McKellar
Utilize blocks to craft a pattern that grows, shrinks, or repeats. Capture photographs of each stage, then apply pop art techniques to add depth to each image. This hands‑on activity not only reinforces pattern concepts but also introduces artistic elements, making it a dynamic addition to your lesson plan.
Janne Christensen
Focusing on a topic theme — for example, ancient Egypt — use this project to summarize everything your students have learned via a colorful and engaging poster. Create pop art from a prominent subject within your topic and add thematic flourishes in the background — in this case, Egyptian hieroglyphs. When you’re done drawing, insert the picture into Pages and add facts about the topic or time period. Tip: Place a circle or square behind the factual statements to make them easier to read.
Tina Zita
Whether in small groups, pairs, or individually, invite learners to find a measurement tool and take a photo. Then turn it into a poster with the name, features of the measurement tool, and what it measures. By using the Create Pop Art project steps, we are able to connect abstract math terms to our lived world. This idea could easily be used with vocabulary in other curriculum areas.
Laury Bédard
The “First Nations Land” project is designed to familiarize students with the history and geography of indigenous territories. By using Apple Maps and pop art techniques to explore and represent these territories, students gain a more nuanced and personal understanding of the subject. This visual strategy encourages students to actively observe and reflect on the geographical features that have influenced indigenous societies. This lesson has helped enrich my students’ learning experience and strengthened their ability to retain information meaningfully.
Bethany LaDue Nugent
Integrating a project highlighting the influence of historical scientific innovations — like Samuel Morse's Morse Code and telegraph — on modern inventions fosters creativity and critical thinking among students. By exploring the historical context and significance of inventions and identifying their impact on the contemporary world, students make meaningful connections between past and present, and their learning comes alive in a way that’s relevant to their everyday life. Bridging the gap between history, science, and art provides an interdisciplinary opportunity for students to independently express themselves, and sharing these projects creates community learning.