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Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with Dance

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by teaching your class how to do an Irish jig. This type of dance is very fast. Break it all down and teach each section of the dance thoroughly. There are plenty of hops, kicks, toe touches, and stomps in...
4th - 11th Visual & Performing Arts
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James Wyeth: Capturing Dance

High schoolers draw portraits of a dancer. In this visual-arts lesson plan, students study the work of James Wyeth online. They then watch a dance performance and sketch 10 - 15 pieces depicting dancers. Five of these sketches will be...
9th - 12th Visual & Performing Arts
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Culture Connect: Experience the Culture of the World

Approach multiculturalism with this rich series of activities that will introduce your learners to the concept of culture by closely examining the behaviors, practices, and art of three distinct peoples—the Highland Maya of Guatemala,...
5th - 9th Social Studies & History
CCSS: Adaptable
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Train at School

Here is a fantastic compilation of adaptive physical education lesson plans that cover the major concepts of physical fitness, including: aerobic endurance, balance, coordination, flexibility, power, speed and agility, and strength.   
K - 12th Physical Education
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Nureyev: The Unconquerable Will

Students consider the development of dance across cultures. In this dance genre lesson, students study the history of Russia and the Mongol Tatars. Students research how classical ballet made its way to Russia and create collaborative...
9th - 12th Visual & Performing Arts
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Getting to Know Me

As learners engage in the five hands-on and collaborative learning experiences in this unit, they will work on developing a sense of identity and acceptance of self, extending their social skills, and building positive self-esteem.
K - 4th 21st Century Skills
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Dance of the Times: African-American Expression of Jazz

New ReviewMusic enthusiasts discover the birth of jazz and explore a variety of images showcasing African-Americans' expression of the music. Taking part in a grand conversation, pupils discuss the myriad of emotions that come to be from reviewing...
6th - 8th Social Studies & History
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Dance the Night Away

Students participate in a unit in which they learn 11 different dances. They choreograph their own dance or find an dance on the Internet to perform for the culminating activity.
9th - 12th Visual & Performing Arts
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We Can Dance

Fourth graders explore the love of dance in Texas and examine a variety of well-known dances performed in Texas. In this we can dance lesson, 4th graders research the background of different cultural dances in Texas and work with a...
4th English Language Arts
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Dance Production

Students go through the experience of creating a dance. They use the correct vocabulary when creating the dance in writing. Students choreograph the steps needed to perform the dance in sequence. Then they perform the dance for final...
9th - 12th Visual & Performing Arts
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Styles of Dance

In this comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about styles of dance and answer multiple choice questions about it. Students complete 5 questions total.
3rd - 5th English Language Arts
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The Letter V Song

New ReviewEnjoy a music video all about the letter v set to a tango tune that is sure to make enthusiastic scholars very, very happy with its captivating graphics. 
2 mins Pre-K - 1st English Language Arts
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Let's Dance

One of the best ways to explore other cultures is through experiencing their dances. That's exactly what happens in this sweet lesson on cultural dance. In it, learners dance to The Mexican Hat Dance, Skip to My Lou, and other classic...
Pre-K - 1st English Language Arts
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The Nutcracker Teacher Resource Guide

Clara becomes Marie, The Mouse King becomes a rat, and the Shadyside section of Pittsburgh becomes the setting for a modern interpretation of Tchaikovsky's famous ballet. Intended as a resource guide for a 2012 performance, the...
7th - 12th Visual & Performing Arts
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Nutcracker

'Tis the holiday season and the Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Nutcracker Prince come alive with a teaching and study guide for Tchaikovsky's famous ballet. Background information, activities, games and puzzles are all included in...
6th - 12th Visual & Performing Arts
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Latin American Music

Learn about the music of Latin America! Four types of music are defined by their instruments, uses, and cultural impact or influences. Indigenous, Iberian, African influenced, and Urban music are all discussed. 
6th - 8th Visual & Performing Arts
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Cheerful Hearts and Willing Feet

Students explore characterization in Little Women. In this literature activity, students participate in written analysis and research in order to explore Alcott's characterization in the novel.
9th - 12th English Language Arts
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Dance

Erin go bragh! Enliven your St. Patrick's Day celebration by teaching your class members some of the combinations found in traditional Irish step dancing.
4th - 12th Social Studies & History
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Warming Up to Music

Who doesn't love hip-hop? Kids complete the fully outlined warm up before they practice some hot hip-hop moves. They then use the dance steps they learned to create and perform an original dance. A cool-down is also included.
9th Visual & Performing Arts
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Exploring and Using Shapes to Make a Dance

Second graders use their bodies to create various shapes to make a dance when given various music and beats. In this shapes and dance lesson plan, 2nd graders create lines, curves, twists, and angles with their bodies.
2nd Visual & Performing Arts
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Dancing With Friends

Watch five girls from Kuwait practice a traditional folk dance. They go to the studio and then practice dancing after school. Have your class conduct a simple research project on the types of dance common to their ancestry. Have them...
1 min Pre-K - K Visual & Performing Arts
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Dance in Hawai`i

Nearly every people group has some type of dance, and those dances usually reflect history and culture. Little researchers write an essay on the cultural significance of the Hawaiian hula dance. They research the role of the hula dancer...
4th Visual & Performing Arts
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Revelations

They say art often imitates life. Learners research and write an expository paper on modern dance choreographer, Alvin Ailey. They focus on describing how his life and background has influenced his dance creations. This is a great way to...
5th 21st Century Skills
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Zumba Dance

Let's get ready to Zumba! An avatar guides you in learning popular dance steps and leads as you earn stars by dancing along. With 17 different achievement badges, the app also allows you to set and track fitness goals, find local Zumba...
3rd - 12th Visual & Performing Arts
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