In this initial consonant W learning exercise, students say the name of 6 labeled pictures. Students fill in the letter W in front of each of the words.

In this music elements worksheet, students listen to several songs listed on the Louisiana Voices Traditional Music Examples Resource Sheet and select some to review using the chart provided.

Students attend a celebration based on the Fancy Nancy books. In this Fancy Nancy lesson, students are invited to a party complete with invitations and decorations, then complete worksheets by adding decorations to Nancy's room,...

First graders are introduced to the country of Australia through books, Internet research, maps and music. They listen to stories, watch videos, decorate cookies and participate in an Australian-themed day of activities.

Ninth graders examine the Ball season in Europe. In this European Culture ESL instructional activity, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students complete a graphic organizer on going to a ball. 

Students read the poem "Light" together and then discuss how poetry can come from anywhere.

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.

Students plant flowers for others. They care for flowers. They summarize experiences through drawing, discussions and writing.

In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 13 multiple choice questions based on A Streetcar Named Desire. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Young scholars use several strategies in poetry to convey tone and speaker. In this language arts lesson, students read and build vocabulary as they gain a larger understanding of how to write poetry. Young scholars then work in...

Learners are introduced to ballroom dancing and are encouraged to continue with ballroom dancing as a lifetime activity. They are introduced to ballroom dancing to heighten their locomotor and motor skills, etiquette and social...

In this dialogue activity, students read a dialogue about going out. Students read this dialogue where there are 2 parts and 7 times to speak each.

Fifth graders explore line breaks and write father poems. They write about something they have done with a family member.

This site contains an overview and history of the waltz.

This site describes the emergence and history of the waltz.

This site contains a brief introduction to and history of the waltz.

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...

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.

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.

Explore band music from the Civil War Period at The Library of Congress website.

In his article "Structural Realism after the Cold War", Kenneth N. Waltz examines the growth of liberal democracies following World War II and the Cold War and this growth's effects on nation-building in the twentieth century. (37 pages)

An image of "The Waltz", created by Camille Claudel, c. 1895 (Bronze, height 43 cm).

An image of "The Waltz", created by Camille Claudel, c. 1895 (Bronze, height 43 cm).