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- 9th
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Students examine examples of symbolism represented in the Beijing Opera. They analyze the uses of color in symbolism. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students explore Chinese paper cuts, Chinese and Western zodiac signs, and make paper cuts to depict their own zodiac sign. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students complete a unit of lessons on medieval Chinese dynasties. They examine the impact the Chinese culture has had on their own lives, label maps, conduct research, read stories, create bamboo stick sentences, write poems, and make paper lanterns. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students investigate the music, dance, and drama of various Asian cultures. In teams of theatrical agents, they represent a troupe of performers or artists, conduct research, develop program notes, and participate in an Asian Art Festival. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students view a television program that traces the Chinese Revolution and how it changed ordinary people's lives in China. They participate in a discussion about justice and research more recent events in Chinese society such as Tiananmen Square. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students examine creation myths of China, discuss how myths reflect Chinese culture, differentiate between Chinese and Greek creation myths, and explore place of myths in Chinese culture as compared to their place in other cultures. Students then write original myth or dramatize myth using creative format of their choosing. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students listen to a variety of Bahamian music. They sample story songs, religious music, goombay music and renowned Bahamian guitarists. Students are introduced to the historical and social context for each type of music. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students sample several types of music from the Hawaiian Islands. They listen to mele chants, religious himeni music, slack-key guitar playing and falsetto singing. Students are introduced to the influence of immigrants on Hawaiian music and discuss the historical context for each. Full Review »
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- 4th - 10th
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Students study Chinese opera by sketching pictures of Chinese opera characters and musical instruments. They watch the film A Night at the Peking Opera, noting the elaborate costuming, the sparse staging, and the highly developed use of mime. In addition, they listen to a brief segment of spoken dialogue and an aria from Peking opera, particularly noticing the tense, nasalized vocal quality. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore Chinese life during the Cultural Revolution. They read and discuss a brief historical essay on 20th century China as well as viewing a fictionalized film account of the time period titled, "To Live". They write a review of the film and create propaganda posters based on the film. Full Review »
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