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- 8th - 10th
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Students demonstrate a growing awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the histories, diversities, roles, and influences of dance within society. They identify personal and career opportunities in dance (occupation, recreation, entertainment). Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students listen and explore how African-American culture relates to learning Spanish as a foreign language. Poetry, music, and history are utilized while learning about Langston Hughes and Nicolas Guillen. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students experience a dance club-like environment one would find in Haring's 1980's. They dress in 80's clothes and learn break dancing moves. They relate the experience to Haring's artwork and explain his influences. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to Yvonne Ranier's "Trio A" dance and investigate how to express concern over social issues through choreography. They research important issues from the 1960's, choreograph and perform original dances. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students discuss the importance of dance within the Hip Hop genre and the dance moves which grew out of the Hip Hop style. They perform an original dance routine or demonstrate their instrument for the class. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st
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Students define a ballet as a story told through dance. They listen to melodies and demonstrate beat and accent through body movement. They watch the ballet. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students study the history of Aaron Copland, the famous American composer. They dance to the song Hoe-Down composed by Aaron Copland. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 5th
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Students select a familiar children's tune and redesign it by rewriting the lyrics, writing a play, a dance, a storybook or a puppet show. Students work in groups and share their finished project with their classmates. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the culture of Puerto Rico. They create maps of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. They work in small groups to research a decade in history and add drawings and pictures to a timeline of their decade. They practice Spanish words and read folktales of Puerto Rico. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore and investigate the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. They research the legends and myths that have sustained the aurora throughout history. Each student discovers how NASA scientists and engineers utilize satellite technology to measure and record data analysis of the Northern Lights. Full Review »

