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Students follow a research process to complete an assignment about folk dances. They locate resources on a specific topic and use the selected resources to find pertinent information. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students examine Appalachian Folk Music and Culture and identify characteristics of folk music. They sing simple traditional folk songs, then compare folk music to other styles of music. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students identify and perform the five main dance movements of the "Chicken Dance" to accordion music. Full Review »
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- 1st - 9th
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Students experience folk dance as a form of expressive art, and appreciate the rich cultural heritage of Eastern Europe. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 12th
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Students discover the rich cultural heritage of Eastern Europe by experiencing folk dance as a form of expressive art. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students explore dance activities from three different Spanish speaking countries. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students read about Woody Guthrie and how folk music often tells of events of the time and can be effective protest music. Full Review »
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- 4th - 11th
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Students explore how artistry and craftsmanship in both the instrument maker and the musician creates the Hardanger Fiddle and the folk music tradition of Norway. This introductory lesson concludes with a video and worksheet (provided). Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students examine how aspects of Native American and American folk music are alike and different. They contrast both forms of music and engage in many activities to identify or explain how music fulfills a variety of purposes. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students experience the movements required to perform social, folk and square dancing. They describe each dance movement. Students discuss the elements found in folk art, folk music, and fold dance. Full Review »

