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It is expected that students will: refine techniques specific to one or more genres improve their control of the principles of movement distinguish the definitive styles of two or more genres in terms of the elements of movement identify the imp Full Review »
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 Full Review »
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 Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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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. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students, using excerpts from Chopin's 'Waltz in C Minor', explore the waltz form and discuss how art and culture are shaped by historical events. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students examine the experiences of four immigrant groups. In groups, they brainstorm a list of misconceptions of those groups and discuss if they are still present today. Using maps, they locate the countries of Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Cuba and research why they left their home country. To end the lesson, they compare and contrast the music of the four countries. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students investigate the function of pattern as it applies to music, dance and visual art, and participate in activities that demonstrate the patterns found in each art form. They then focus on identifying musicians by the "tools" that they use, including the voice and instruments, to make sounds that create patterns. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students explain the impact of audience behavior on a performer. Using role-play, students demonstrate audience behavior and how performers may respond to the behavior. When television shows are filmed, a large "applause" sign is often used to cue the audience. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students examine the role of art throughout the 20th century. Using the internet, they research various pieces of art and music and present their information to the class to convey a point of view. They discuss the various cultures that contributed to the arts to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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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. Full Review »
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