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1st - 2nd

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Students explore the concept of slavery and the development of the blues in music, art, and literature. This is a highly creative multidisciplinary unit for younger students to gain an understanding of African-American history. Full Review »

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7th

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Students discover the meaning of rhythm, patterns, color, and texture by creating a class symphony. They can create this symphony to a historical work of art also. They make sounds and music individually, which the teacher conducts as a symphony. Full Review »

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1st - 4th

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Students create a drawing while listening to four different types of music. They discuss the types of music, and describe their picture to the class. Full Review »

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6th - 8th

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Students compare the principles of art and music and demonstrate their understanding by creating an original work of art inspired by a musical composition from a specific time period. They present the music and art in a class iMovie project. Full Review »

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7th - 8th

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Students identify the characteristics of the Impressionist period. Using art and music, they discover similarities between the two mediums and discuss whether there was a common language present. They use the internet to gather more information on artists from this era. Full Review »