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The Tango

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the music of Buenos Aires as they hear and then dance the Tango. They practice basic Tango rhythm, learn to sing the song, "Any Turkey can Tango," then practice a few Tango-riffic dance steps with a partner....
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Tango Stories

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students listen to tango music and research the country it came from. In this music lesson, students find that tango music comes from Argentina. They listen and dance to the music and then write stories. 
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Tango Bingo

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners research tango music and dancing and research where it comes from. For this tango lesson plan, students research Argentina and South America while learning about the tango and making posters of it.
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Pastimes: Music and Dance

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Play the lively music of flamenco and tango for your emerging Spanish speakers, and introduce them to popular dances from Spanish-speaking countries around the world. Discuss various types of music and dance, showing either pictures or...
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Hispanic Arts: Visual Arts, Dance and Music

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners observe global cultures by listening to music and watching videos. In this Latin American dance lesson plan, students define merengue, salsa and other dances from the Hispanic culture while listening to Latin rhythm music....
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American Sabor Crossword

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
How much do you know about Latin American music? A crossword puzzle challenges learners to answer 24 questions about the history, genres, performers, and instruments of Latin American music.
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Joe Trio

For Students 1st - 2nd
For this music worksheet, students answer 6 questions about classical music and do one piano keyboard labeling activity. Student watch a Canadian show in order to answer the questions.
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VH1 Driven: Shakira, Lesson 3

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners watch a video about the life of Latin singer/pop star, Shakira and identify the elements that make her music unique. They explore Latin music and dance and research the music and dance of a specific Latin American country.
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And You Don't Stop - 30 Years of Hip-Hop - Lesson 3

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss the importance of dance within the Hip Hop genre and the dance moves which grew out of the Hip Hop style. They perform an original dance routine or demonstrate their instrument for the class.
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Malambo

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use appropriate terms to reflect a working knowledge of the musical elements and use terminology from music and dance to analyze and compare structures of musical and other artistic works. They also identify the purpose of the...
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English Vocabulary Skills: AWL Sublist 1 - Exercise 5b

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive English vocabulary skills worksheet, students answer 10 matching questions which require them to fill in the blanks in 10 sentences. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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ArgentinaXplora.com

Argentinaexplora.com: El Tango

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish content; learn about the traditional latin dance and music for from Argentina, the tango, in this description of the form with various accompanying articles on the topic.
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Buenos Aires Tango: Tango

For Students 9th - 10th
In this site you will find out all about the tango of Buenos Aires: milongas, teachers, places where to learn how to dance and the tango shows in Buenos Aires. Cultural exhibitions such as Art, literature, theatre, articles and essays...
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Welcome Argentina: Tango in Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
Tango plays a large part in the Argentinian cultural identity. Here find information, pictures and music about the dance of the tango.
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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.
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El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)

E Pd Lp: Astor Piazzolla

For Students 9th - 10th
This page has a brief bibliography of Astor Piazzolla, the Argentine tango composer, pianist and bandoneon player.
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Mundo Latino: Seccion De Musica

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is a compilation of links to other sites that feature Hispanic music and artists. It includes a list of musicians, song site links and music portals, and Spanish language radio/television stations.
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El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)

E Pd Lp: Carlos Gardel

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a brief bibliography of the Argentine singer, Carlos Gadel, who is one of the most prominent figures in the history of tango.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame: Leroy Anderson

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Leroy Anderson, a composer who wrote many well-known songs. Includes a brief biography and discography.

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