Cultural identity, community development, and public policy through the lens of creative practice. Addresses arts advocacy strategies and integrates interdisciplinary connections across social and professional sectors.
Teacher guide for the first lesson, including learning objectives, a "Whisper vs. Shout" hook, lesson flow, and discussion prompts.
Worksheet for students to compare acoustic and electric sounds, design their own guitar, and identify key terms and figures in early Rock 'n' Roll.
Visual presentation for the first lesson on the birth of Rock 'n' Roll, covering acoustic vs. electric instruments and early pioneers.
Cumulative slide deck for the final showcase, reviewing all four regions and re-engaging with the essential question of the sequence.
Teacher guide for the final showcase lesson, providing a station-based facilitation plan and a mini-rubric for student presentations.
Final cumulative assessment worksheet for the sequence, designed as a "World Music Passport" for students to reflect on geography, resources, and musical connections.
Teacher guide for Lesson 4, covering the invention of the steel pan, syncopation instruction, and facilitating calypso songwriting.
Student worksheet for Lesson 4, focusing on the historical innovation of the steel pan, rhythmic syncopation exercises, and calypso songwriting.
Slide deck for Caribbean music history, focusing on the invention of the steel pan, the social role of Calypso, and the concept of syncopation.
Teacher guide for Lesson 3, featuring a hocketing simulation activity and technical explanations for the physics of wind instruments.
Science-focused worksheet for Lesson 3, exploring the relationship between tube length and pitch through experimentation and Andean cultural context.
Slide deck for Andean music, focusing on pan flutes (siku), mountain geography, the physics of pitch, and the cooperative hocketing technique.
Teacher guide for Lesson 2, providing instructions for setting up a classroom gamelan simulation and explaining colotomic structure.
Student activity sheet for mapping Gamelan cycles, identifying instrument roles, and reflecting on geographical influences in Indonesia.
Slide deck for Indonesian Gamelan, explaining ensemble instruments, volcanic geography, and the concept of cyclic time.
Teacher guide for Lesson 1, featuring discussion prompts, material lists, and a step-by-step workshop flow for teaching polyrhythms.
Student worksheet for recording observations about djembe materials, polyrhythm practice, and cultural meanings.
Introductory slide deck for West African polyrhythms, covering geography, djembe culture, and a rhythmic ensemble activity.
Use this rubric to provide structured feedback for each team’s final broadcast segment. Circle or highlight the level that best describes the work for each criterion.
Student planning sheet for Session 8, used to outline segment flow, scripts, camera shots, and technical cues for the final broadcast.
A comprehensive answer key and teacher resource guide for the Stage Secrets reading passages. Includes answers for both 800L and 500L Lexile versions, along with instructional tips and discussion prompts.
A simplified reading passage and comprehension questions about Shakespearean theater, leveled to a 500L Lexile. Includes a visual-heavy layout with simplified vocabulary definitions for early readers or English language learners.
A reading passage and comprehension questions about Shakespearean theater and boy actors, leveled to an 800L Lexile. The material explores the historical context of performance, social opposition, and the diverse audience of the era.
A visual, step-by-step guide for creating a DIY Rhythm Shaker and using it as a storytelling tool. Designed for 4th-grade students with clear visual icons and simple English.
A creative storytelling worksheet for students to invent their own culture, describe a traditional dance, and visualize the performance. includes ESL-friendly prompts and a word bank.
A vibrant slide deck introducing cultural music and dance traditions (Samba and Kathak) with visual cues and clear prompts for intermediate ESL students.
A comprehensive teacher/substitute guide for the Culture Beats Workshop, featuring a timed schedule, ESL support strategies, and step-by-step instructions.
A hands-on festival mask craft template and instruction sheet for 4th-grade students. It includes clear steps, a supply list, visual inspiration for patterns, and a full-page cut-out template for the mask.
A creative storyboard worksheet for 4th-grade ESL students. It helps them plan and draft a narrative about a cultural dance, including a word bank and specific sections for beginning, middle, and end.
An engaging slide presentation introducing 4th-grade ESL students to the cultural importance of music and dance. Features visual examples like the Haka and Flamenco and sets up a creative storytelling activity.
A comprehensive substitute teacher guide for a 4th-grade ESL lesson on cultural music and dance. Includes a detailed timeline, ESL-specific scaffolds, and tips for managing post-testing student energy.
A structured reflection guide for students to process their experience with the Unity Anthem project, focusing on thematic message, collaboration across grades, and personal artistic growth.
Grading rubrics for the Unity Anthem project tailored to three different levels: High School (Production), Middle School (Performance), and Elementary (Participation).
A technical production checklist for high school producers and instructors to manage the 'on-location' recording sessions at elementary and middle schools, with a detailed gear inventory and Soundtrap guide track workflow.
An engaging slide deck to launch the Unity Anthem project, featuring a new 'Toolkit' slide with Soundtrap and field gear requirements, along with cinematic tips and project roles.
A comprehensive teacher-facing unit plan for the Unity Anthem K-12 music video project, detailing the mission, timeline, instructional sequence, and roles across grade levels with a full equipment list and Soundtrap workflow.
A final polished version of the student art journal, optimized for printing with high-contrast text and clear student work areas. Features an SEL check-in, technique practice boxes, and reflection questions on growth mindset.
A comprehensive and visually rich slide deck for 'The Dot' art lesson. Includes SEL check-ins, art history examples (Seurat, Kusama, Indigenous Art), and specific guidance for a respectful Gallery Walk.
An updated and comprehensive slide deck for 'The Dot' lesson, featuring SEL check-ins, master artist examples (Seurat, Kusama, Indigenous Art), and specific guidance for a respectful Gallery Walk.
An updated student art journal with a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) 'Feelings Forecast' emoji check-in, more space for practice, and a reflection section focused on growth mindset and peer encouragement.
