It is expected that students will: use the creative process to develop dances, alone and with others refine and present dance sequences from a variety of dance forms, alone and with others select, refine, and present movement sequences using el

It is expected that students will: apply movement skills and concepts to create movement sequences, with or without music create, choreograph, and perform dances for self and others in a variety of dance forms apply the principles of mechanic

Students examine pieces of sheet music and identify context, purpose, and perspective with regard to the political, social, and economic conditions existing at that time. They create a cover illustrating a topic of the Progressive Era.

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7th - 12th

Students work in groups in order to research a specific music era or dance style to share with the class. They have studied different music styles that are included in the lesson and now they have the choice to research one. There is a test included in this lesson for assessment purposes.

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5th

Students explain the concept of cultural diffusion. They give examples of cultural diffusion throughout history; e.g. the development of Cuban music and dance. Students explain how cultural diffusion impacts civilizations, past and present. They recognize the expanding nature of human interactions across cultures and civilizations, leading today's interdependent world.

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9th - 12th