Students examine how Katherine Dunham and Jack Cole integrated Caribbean, African, and East Indian isolations into the Broadway and Hollywood systems, codifying what we now know as 'Theatrical Jazz.'
A series of rhythm reading flashcards and a teacher's guide covering basic to advanced rhythmic patterns. Activities progress from quarter notes and rests to complex sixteenth notes and triplets across multiple time signatures.
A series of music center activities for first graders to connect word syllables to rhythmic notation (Ta and Ti-Ti) through a zoo animal theme. Students will sort animal names by rhythm and create their own rhythmic patterns.
Learning about art galleries and preparing a final class exhibition of the week's creations.
Connecting colors to feelings and exploring how brushstrokes can express different moods.
Using geometric shapes and stamping techniques to create structured art compositions.
Exploring painting with unconventional tools like sponges, forks, and bubble wrap to create varied textures.
Introducing the building blocks of all colors: Red, Yellow, and Blue through hands-on mixing exploration.
Students will use various tools like pipettes, sponges, and spray bottles to explore how paint moves on paper, focusing on the motor movements of squeezing, pinching, and pressing.
A deep dive into cinematic lighting, from the physics of light and 3-point setups to professional styles like Rembrandt and Butterfly lighting, including a hands-on assessment.
A high-energy culinary challenge where students use mystery Easter-themed ingredients to create unique dishes, focusing on creativity, flavor, and presentation.
A creative art and science lesson where second graders explore bilateral symmetry through monotype printing. Students learn about pollinator anatomy and color mixing while creating unique butterfly or moth prints.
A creative project where students research and present the magic of Broadway. Students can choose a specific musical, a legendary composer, or a famous performer to showcase on an informational poster.
A comprehensive introduction to the physiological and technical aspects of singing, covering vocal anatomy, breath support, vocal registers, and resonance.
A hands-on exploration of primary color mixing using colored transparencies. Students act as 'Color Chemists' to discover how layering red, blue, and yellow creates new colors.
A comprehensive lesson for high school digital art students exploring the principles of visual balance, including symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial, and crystallographic types. Students will analyze visual weight and apply these concepts to digital compositions.
High school and undergraduate students bridge the gap between digital image manipulation and traditional painting by analyzing how software filters alter color theory and recreating these effects on canvas.
A comprehensive introduction to reading standard musical notation on the guitar, specifically targeting open strings and the first position notes for high school beginners.
The final mission: applying all previous skills to brand-new musical scores. Students learn the "STARS" sight-reading method to analyze and play a piece perfectly on the first try.
Tackling tied notes, dotted rhythms, and basic syncopation. Students learn how to maintain a steady beat while reading complex rhythmic variations.
Learning to read music by the distance between notes (steps vs. leaps) rather than just note names. This lesson builds speed and accuracy for fluent reading.
Navigating the score with repeats, 1st and 2nd endings, and navigation markings like D.C. al Fine and D.S. al Coda. Students build a "roadmap" of the music before playing.
Focusing on the symbols that change the "how" of playing, including dynamics (p, f, mf) and articulations (staccato, accent, tenuto). Students learn to read the character of the music, not just the notes.
Exploring the difference between 4/4, 3/4, and 2/4 time signatures. Students will practice feeling the strong beats and identifying how measures are divided in different meters.
Mastering the "code" of sharps and flats at the beginning of the staff. Students learn to apply key signatures to every note in a phrase and recognize common band keys like Bb and Eb.
Students will learn to identify and play notes that extend above and below the standard five-line staff using ledger lines. The session focuses on the logical extension of the musical alphabet into "The Great Beyond."
A counselor-led artistic expression session where teenagers create faux stained glass using simple materials. The activity focuses on mindfulness, color theory, and personal expression through light and color.
A performance-based task where students adapt and perform scenes from Macbeth. It includes specific scaffolds and assessment tools designed for WIDA Level 2-3 ELLs to demonstrate growth in speaking and listening.
A cross-curricular project where students research a significant historical figure from the fields of science, civil rights, or WWII and transform their findings into a compelling 1-2 minute theatrical monologue. Students develop both historical inquiry skills and dramatic performance techniques.
A lesson exploring the intersection of digital manipulation and traditional painting. Students analyze how digital filters affect color theory, light, and saturation, then recreate a digitally altered image on canvas.
This lesson explores the psychological impact of colors and how they influence human emotion and perception in art and design.
A comprehensive lesson on music tempo covering Italian terminology, metronome markings, and practical application to musical scores. Students will learn to identify and apply various speeds to music.
A comprehensive guide to understanding and applying musical tempo, covering Italian terminology, BPM, and metronome markings.
A 40-minute intensive session for high school band students focusing on efficient sight-reading strategies, featuring a video viewing guide and structured reflection to improve first-read performance.
A comprehensive set of technical drawing templates and reference guides for theatrical set design. This lesson focuses on the proscenium stage and fly system, providing students with the professional tools needed to create ground plans and elevations.