Students explore the five types of literary conflict through physical acting and 'Freeze Frame' tableaux, using a Western-themed video guide to identify Character vs. Nature, Character, Society, Technology, and Self.
An intermediate jazzy pom dance routine set to 'Under the Sea', focusing on sharp motions, jazz technique, and high-energy performance.
A vibrant art lesson for 4th-5th graders exploring primary colors through the lens of a 'Color Lab', featuring the work of Piet Mondrian and hands-on mixing experiments.
A comprehensive rhythm project where students review fundamental rhythm values (quarter, eighth, sixteenth, half, whole notes and rests) through interactive games and a final composition project called the 'Groove Blueprint'.
Concevoir des dispositifs de médiation et des espaces d'accueil qui favorisent l'autonomie, le plaisir de lire et le développement de l'esprit critique.
Explorer la psychologie de l'adolescent lecteur et l'évolution de l'édition jeunesse pour mieux accompagner les parcours de lecture personnels et scolaires.
Reflect on the legacy of jazz, its influence on modern music like Hip Hop, and its status as a global art form.
Learn about the fast, complex sounds of Bebop and the cool innovations of Miles Davis that changed music forever.
Step into the dance halls of the 1930s and 40s to experience the power of the Big Band Era and the elegance of Duke Ellington.
Follow the Great Migration to Chicago and meet the first superstars of jazz, including the legendary Louis Armstrong.
Discover how the emotional depth of the Blues and the syncopated energy of Ragtime provided the foundation for jazz.
Explore the cultural melting pot of New Orleans and the African rhythms of Congo Square that birthed jazz music.
A block-building music lesson where students 'craft' rhythms, 'survive' rapid direction changes, and explore Orff percussion through a pixelated world theme. Includes singing, dancing, and body percussion activities.
A high-energy, low-pressure 15-minute music lesson designed to engage disengaged students and build vocal confidence through rhythm and stealth games. This lesson moves from non-verbal rhythmic games to collective vocalizing to bypass the fear of singing.
Students explore the cultural significance of Hula in Hawaii, learning about its storytelling power through rhythm and movement, and analyzing its influence and representation in musical theatre productions.
A comprehensive introduction to Hawaiian Hula for 5th graders, covering cultural history, the two main styles (Kahiko and 'Auana), and fundamental footwork. Students will learn how Hula serves as a method of storytelling and history-keeping.
Students explore the historical significance and emotional weight of the Greensboro Sit-ins through drama-based activities and historical analysis, focusing on the theme of courage.
A 45-minute exploration of how Valentine's Day art has evolved from medieval manuscripts to modern pop art, followed by a creative design activity.
An interactive, game-based lesson where students use body percussion to perform quarter notes, eighth notes, and quarter rests at varying tempos.
A foundational laboratory-themed lesson for 6th-grade beginner woodwinds focusing on rhythm data counting, tonguing chemistry, and applying posture 'protocols' to three instrumental experiments.
A lesson designed to help students distinguish between effective and ineffective slide design for their invention presentations. It uses a side-by-side comparison of a 'good' and 'bad' presentation to teach visual design and organization principles.
A design-focused workshop that provides middle schoolers with rigorous step-by-step guidance on creating a purposeful, visually balanced, and deeply personal vision board.
This lesson explores how artists blend and draw inspiration from various cultures, focusing on cultural fusion, symbolism, and identity in global art. Students will analyze contemporary artists and create their own fusion-inspired designs.
A lesson designed to help students analyze and discuss visual art using specific vocabulary and sentence stems focused on color, perspective, design, lines, and detail.
A comprehensive lesson on the art of storyboarding for short videos, teaching students how to translate their creative visions into structured visual plans. Students will learn the key elements of a storyboard and practice planning their own video production.
Students will explore the iconic art and architecture of Southwestern Europe, specifically focusing on France, Italy, and Spain. They will analyze the significance of landmarks like the Mona Lisa and the Colosseum before creating a historical postcard to demonstrate their understanding of the region's cultural heritage.
Students explore the history and technique of Roman and Byzantine mosaics, culminating in the creation of a modern icon using paper tesserae. The lesson connects ancient preservation methods to modern visual communication.
A culturally immersive art lesson where students explore the tradition of Guatemalan Alfombras (sawdust carpets), learning about the concept of syncretism and creating their own radial designs.
A lesson tracing the cultural origins and evolution of American music genres from Indigenous traditions to modern Hip-Hop. Students will analyze the 'parents' of various musical styles and collaborate to build a visual genealogy of American sound.
Students will explore the visual language of comics, focusing on how onomatopoeia and motion lines convey sound and action. They will apply these techniques by transforming a text-based script into a silent, action-oriented 6-panel comic strip.
A lesson exploring cultural syncretism through the lens of Renaissance influence on global art, featuring the Benin Bronzes and Mexican architecture. Students analyze artistic blending and create their own 'syncretic' art by mixing modern objects with historical styles.
Students explore the Victory Stele of Naram-Sin to understand how ancient Mesopotamian rulers used art as political propaganda. They will analyze visual hierarchy and create their own 'Victory Stele' to demonstrate mastery of hierarchical scale.
Students will explore the historical setting of Independence Hall through art, focusing on the visual details of the Assembly Room as depicted in the video 'The Declaration of Independence for Kids.' They will apply their observations to create a detailed drawing or diorama of the signing event.
Students explore the intersection of art, history, and identity by analyzing Mexican muralism and designing their own community-focused mural sketches. The lesson uses video content to connect cultural movements like religion and art to public expression.
A visual-focused exploration of Babylonian architecture, specifically the Ishtar Gate, where students design their own symbolic 'city gates' using blue and gold motifs.
A multi-sensory exploration of Impressionism, connecting the visual brushstrokes of Claude Monet with the auditory 'atmospheric' compositions of Claude Debussy. Students analyze historical context before creating their own musical-inspired artwork.
A middle school art lesson where students distinguish between Realism and Impressionism, analyze historical masterpieces, and apply specific techniques to a 'Style Swap' drawing activity.
A cross-curricular lesson for Music and Social Studies exploring music as a universal language that transcends cultural and linguistic boundaries. Students analyze clips from diverse global traditions to understand how rhythm, melody, and instrumentation communicate complex emotions and cultural values.
A creative exploration of the Tang Dynasty's 'Golden Age,' focusing on the cultural heights of poetry, ceramics, and silk fashion through a hands-on workshop. Students analyze a video clip and rotate through artistic stations to experience Tang achievements firsthand.
Students will explore the history of Native American petroglyphs (specifically Newspaper Rock), analyze how symbols convey complex narratives, and create their own visual history using symbolic language.
A lesson exploring the collaborative nature of digital media production, focusing on how different talents (writing, art, performance) combine to create complex projects like Crash Course. Students simulate a production line to experience how a script evolves through various creative lenses.