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Kye Kye Kule

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Third graders study the repeating patterns and basic dance movements used in traditional African drumming songs. In groups, they create a story that can be used with a ritual/tradition and a rhythmic piece that uses repeating rhythmic patterns. They make a symbol to represent the ritual/tradition of their choosing, and perform their piece using that symbol.

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african music, african culture

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african music, drumming songs, ritual, symbol, visual and performing arts
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3rd
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Project-Based Learning

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