Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Evening Bells"

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders sing "Evening Bells" while the repeat sign and double bar in the music notation. They listen and dance to a Viennese waltz. They locate the Danube River.
Interactive
Curated OER

A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
For this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, learners respond to 13 multiple choice questions based on A Streetcar Named Desire. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Handout
Other

Dance Tv: Waltz Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a brief introduction to and history of the waltz.
Website
Other

American Style Waltz

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains an overview and history of the waltz.
Website
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: The Wonderful Waltz

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you ever wonder how to dance the waltz? Use this site to learn some simple techniques and rhythms to help you dance the waltz.
Website
Other

Street Swing: Waltz

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an excellent website explaining the history of the waltz. Here you can find the other names that Italians, French, Germans, and Austrians call the waltz as well as lots more related information. At the bottom of the page you can...
Website
Central Home

Central Home: Waltz History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the emergence and history of the waltz.
Website
Other

Ballroom dancers.com: Learn the Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on the history and styles of ballroom dances. Find the type of dance you're interested in and the site will provide an overview, syllabus, featured steps, and even music.
Website
Central Home

Central Home: centralhome.com: History of Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this site for information on a variety of dance forms. It gives background information on the origination of the dances and how to perform the dances.
Website
Other

Street Swing: Hesitation Waltz

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief history of the Hesitation Waltz.
Primary
Other

Gateshead Council: Farne: Folk Archive Resource North East

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is from a British project that has collected recordings of traditional Northumbrian folk music. In addition to the the music itself, you'll find plenty of information on instruments, types of folk music, composers and...