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The 1980s Series - Breakdancing

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Learners examine how breakdancing influenced Keith Haring. They translate a flat image into movement. They breakdance along to music of the 1980's to experience the energy and innovation of that decade. They create flipbooks of their own dancing.

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1980s, breakdancing, keith haring, social studies
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Grade
3rd - 9th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Technology
Video

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