Students create shadow puppets to understand the relationship between light source, object, and surface.
Exploring Hermes and Aphrodite, ending the week with a final reading sheet and a wrap-up discussion on Olympian legacies.
The stories of Apollo and Artemis, focusing on the moon, the sun, and the constellation Orion. Students will create popsicle stick constellation looms.
A focus on Athena and Ares, contrasting wisdom and war. Students will complete an Olympian Shield painting project.
Exploration of Poseidon, his domain over the sea, and the constellation Delphinus. Includes a reading sheet and discussion.
Introduction to Zeus and Hera, focusing on their roles as rulers and the constellations Aquila and Peacock. Includes a reading sheet and discussion.
A comprehensive 5th-grade music lesson focused on ukulele proficiency and vocal performance in preparation for a spring showcase, aligned with the Danielson Framework.
A music and movement lesson for early childhood students exploring phrasing and legato through the life cycle of a butterfly. Students use scarves to interpret smooth musical lines while learning about metamorphosis.
A creative craft lesson where students color and create their own finger puppets of favorite Zootopia characters to practice storytelling and role-playing.
A primary art lesson exploring the beauty of nature and our role in keeping the Earth clean. Students observe natural wonders and create their own "Earth Treasures" using drawing and sculpting materials.
A hands-on activity for students to identify and match various line types used in art, from basic directional lines to complex decorative patterns.
A comparison of Shakespearean theater practices, focusing on the historical context of boy actors and social reactions to the stage across different reading levels.
A comprehensive lesson on film music focusing on iconic composers, the difference between motifs and themes, and the impact of scores in movies like Jaws and Ghostbusters.
A high-energy, creative workshop for 4th-grade ESL students to explore cultural music and dance through storytelling and instrument making. Designed to be fun and engaging after state testing, focusing on oral language and creative expression.
A fun, creative lesson for 4th-grade ESL students focusing on the intersection of music, dance, and storytelling. Designed for a substitute teacher to implement after state testing, it includes a presentation, a storyboard activity, and a hands-on mask-making craft.
A 45-minute TAB-style lesson where students explore cardboard construction techniques to create sculptures that represent their personal preferences and experiences. Students practice distinguishing their artistic choices from those of their peers.
