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"Movies That Rock": Moulin Rouge

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Upper graders explore musical film and the Bohemian lifestyle common in Europe during the turn of the century through the musical Moulin Rouge. After listening to (or viewing) songs from the movie, they discuss the Bohemian era and how...
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The Soundtrack of One's Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research a historical person and the time in which he/she lived. They write a biography including images and at least four songs from the time period in which the person lived.
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Lesson 3: Behind the Movie Chicago

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In small groups and then as a class, young musicians compare and contrast two pieces from the musical film Chicago. They pair up to look at the elements that make each piece similar and define the elements or arrangements that make...
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Woo! Jr. Kids

Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Coloring Page with Snoopy, Lucy and Linus

For Students Pre-K - 6th
Spark joy and holiday cheer with a coloring page featuring characters from the movie, A Charlie Brown Christmas Charlie, dancing around a Christmas tree.
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Woo! Jr. Kids

Charlie Brown Christmas Coloring Pages with the Peanuts Gang

For Students Pre-K - 6th
Spread holiday cheer with a coloring page that features the Peanuts Gang singing Hark! The Herald Angels Sing around a decorated Christmas tree—a scene from the movie, A Charlie Brown Christmas. 
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Woo! Jr. Kids

Charlie Brown Christmas Coloring Page with Snoopy

For Students Pre-K - 6th
Pay homage to the classic movie, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and encourage holiday cheer with a coloring page featuring Charlie standing near the iconic drooping Christmas tree and Snoopy on top of his decorated doghouse. 
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Behind the Movie Chicago - Lesson 1

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students are introduced to the genre of the musical film. They become aware of the music and dance trends of the 1920s. They identify musical motive as a basis for unity in composition.
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VH1

Lesson 4: Behind the Movie Chicago

For Teachers 7th - 12th
The elements of music and journalistic integrity in one lesson plan; What could be better? The class discusses journalistic approaches to better understand responsible reporting versus sensationalism. They watch the Act One from the film...
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Opera Seria

For Students 6th - 12th
In this opera movie soundtrack worksheet, students read a 1 paragraph description of opera seria and then use the dialogue from the film Speed to help them determine what music is appropriate to add to the film based on the style of the...
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The Soundtrack of One's Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers gather important information about a historical figure. They write a short biography, including illustrations. Students collect songs from the time period when the person lived. They create a play list in iTunes. Middle...
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Literature Soundtracks

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Student choose ten songs to create a soundtrack for a novel read in class or as outside reading. In the liner notes, instead of lyrics Learners writes a rationale of why or how the song relates to the novel in terms of setting,...
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Candles in the Dark

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read about and research the Holocaust using the Internet. They write poetry about an image of their choice and create a digital movie of their poetry readings.
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Whale Rider

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Ready for an educational movie day? Use a resource based on the movie Whale Rider to learn more about the Maori culture. Class members answer a variety of questions and listen to music from the soundtrack to further analyze and...
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Woo! Jr. Kids

Charlie Brown and His Drooping Christmas Tree Coloring Page

For Students Pre-K - 6th
Bring Charlie Brown's one-of-a-kind Christmas tree to life with a holiday coloring page. 
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Woo! Jr. Kids

Snoopy and Woodstock Christmas Coloring Page

For Students Pre-K - 6th
Wish everyone a merry Christmas with a coloring page that features A Charlie Brown Christmas' Snoopy and Woodstock decorating a doghouse with stockings. 
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Woo! Jr. Kids

Peanuts Gang Christmas Coloring Page

For Students Pre-K - 6th
Get in the holiday spirit with A Charlie Brown Christmas themed coloring page featuring the Peanuts Gang dancing around a decorated Christmas tree. 
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On the Scene: Analyzing Scenes in Film and Literature

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine how a scene in a movie or in literature is constructed. In this film and literature instructional activity students answer questions based on film clips then create storyboards depicting a scene from their life.
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Cars Tag

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students participate in a tag game using characters from the Disney movie "Cars." They role-play different characters from the movie, with students wearing different colored vests or wrist bands and jogging in the Impound Area after...
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To Be Or Not To Be... (Hamlet)

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students complete a unit of lessons on William Shakespeare's Hamlet. They analyze the plot, themes, and characterization, relate songs to thematic issues, develop plot summaries and translations, and compare the play to a movie version.
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The Sting

For Students 5th - 9th
In this music worksheet, students read an excerpt from the movie The Sting and identify the American composer, Scott Joplin, who found ragtime jazz music heard in the movie. They also respond to eight questions related to the excepts read.
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Candles in the Dark

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze and apply their personal responses through poetry and film to a challenging and disturbing event-the Holocaust. They use a digital video camera to film each student reading their poem.
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Volcano!

For Teachers K
Students develop problem solving techniques through movement. They coming to PE class, are told that a giant volcano has erupted and there is hot lava everywhere. They need to get to island (tumbling mat or mats) on other side of playing...
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Watershed Documentary

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and produce an iMovie documentary about the human and natural history of a stream basin (watershed).
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How to Throw a Party Like Gatsby

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Compare the classic novel with visual adaptations in order to teach imagery, historical context, and adapting material across mediums.