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Grade Range
10th
Rating
4 Stars

Students research a variety of dance genres and dancers. They create a personal display (poster, collage, etc.) and present their findings. They examine and reflect on the importance of dance in their own lives now and in the future. Full Review »

Grade Range
12th
Rating
4 Stars

Students write a research paper on British history. They are assigned a particular decade in British history and conduct research covering several indicated topics. They reference and cite multiple resources in their research. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
4 Stars

Students explore and experience jazz as a social dance form. They study how jazz was an important piece of African-American culture and how it developed. Full Review »

Grade Range
3rd - 5th
Rating
4 Stars

Students explore the Wessels Living History Farm website and research how to do a square dance. They read a story, listen to an explanation of barn dances, and participate in various square dances. Full Review »

Grade Range
10th
Rating
3 Stars

Students recognize that many groups contributed to the richness of culture in the United States. This lesson provides an opportunity for students to learn more about the groups of people who built their way of life in the United States. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th - 8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students view world dance techniques, learn unique Ukrainian dances, and develop movement skills in this Dance lesson for the middle-level or elementary school classroom. This lesson can be accomplished in a week or more of daily instructional time. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th - 6th
Rating
4 Stars

Students practice various American, UK, and world dances in this Dance lesson for the upper-elementary classroom. Emphasis is placed on the use of local professional dance instructors to supplement classroom activities and materials. Full Review »

Grade Range
5th
Rating
3 Stars

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 »

Grade Range
5th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students explore dance. They analyze and outline the movements of the dance "Roger de Coverly" from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Students choose music and choreograph a dance similar to "Roger de Coverly." They perform the dance. Students analyze dances on video that reflect similar dances of the time. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th - 12th
Rating
5 Stars

Students share dance moves that reflect their personalities or depict how they are feeling, explore popularity of recreational and competitive social dancing by reading and discussing the article "Follow the Flying Feet," present examples of social dancing, research dance forms performed in class, and reflect on which dance styles they like best. Full Review »