An 8th-grade art unit focused on advanced paper construction, where students choose between creating a 3D animal or a mask. The unit emphasizes career exploration in design and architecture through paper folding techniques.
A comprehensive unit for Carl Hiaasen's Hoot, featuring chapter-by-chapter comprehension quizzes, teacher keys, and interactive slide decks.
A 10-day unit exploring 3D paper construction through the creation of animal forms or masks, focusing on precision, perseverance, and paper engineering.
An 8-day 8th-grade art unit where students explore found object assemblage to create a 3D 'Word Art Poster'. The unit focuses on studio habits, careers in graphic design and sign making, and the integration of design principles into sculptural work.
A K-12 collaborative music video project where students across all grade levels work together to produce a 'Playing for Change' style cover of a protest song centered on equality and cultural identity. High school students lead production, while K-8 students provide the musical and visual heart of the performance.
An exploration of architectural drawing and urban design, focusing on the intersection of technical perspective skills and sustainable environmental planning.
An 8-week intensive for band students to level up their music literacy, moving from basic note identification to fluently reading complex scores. Students will master ledger lines, key signatures, navigation markings, and ensemble sight-reading through a "Music Mission Control" theme.
A 3-day collaborative art project where students transform recycled materials into large-scale sculptures while applying principles of design and creative problem-solving.
A 3-day collaborative sculpture project where students transform recycled materials into massive structures while overcoming engineering challenges.
A 3-day intensive exploration of the fundamental building blocks of music theory—Dynamics, Tempo, and Intervals—designed through a modern sound studio lens.
A comprehensive 3D art unit that guides students from transforming recycled materials to mastering monumental scale, combining fine arts history with engineering and technical skill.
An exploration of music written for and inspired by dance across cultures and eras. From the modern concert band work 'Spirit Dance' to global traditions like Samba and Indigenous Hoop dancing, students analyze the relationship between rhythmic pulse and movement.
A comprehensive music technology unit where middle and high school students master digital audio production and collaborate to produce a multi-grade showcase concert, bridging the gap between classroom creation and public performance.
A comprehensive workshop where students in grades 5-8 master the art of digital storytelling by blending narrative structure, audio production, and visual composition into a final multimedia project.
A comprehensive score analysis framework for middle school band and choir ensembles that integrates music literacy with text-based evidence and academic rigor. Students learn to 'read' a musical score as a primary source document, identifying technical elements and structural patterns while providing specific citations for their findings.