A project-based learning sequence for theatre students focused on the directorial challenges of staging Matilda Jr. in two vastly different performance spaces: a traditional proscenium auditorium and a modern thrust-stage black box.

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.

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 creative exploration of graphic novel elements, focusing on visual storytelling, character depth, and symbolic representation.

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.

A comprehensive exploration of world music and dance, focusing on cultural heritage, musical elements, and creative expression through drumming, melody, and global fusion.

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.

A comprehensive book club unit for Natalie Babbitt's *Tuck Everlasting*, exploring themes of immortality, nature's cycles, and moral choices through guided discussion, vocabulary expansion, and project-based learning.

A comprehensive workshop sequence on goal setting and visual manifestation.

This sequence explores how technology—from the electric guitar to digital software—transformed music from the mid-20th century to today, focusing on genre evolution, song structure, and production.

This sequence investigates how the technological explosion of the 20th and 21st centuries, from the electric guitar to AI, redefined music genres and creation. Students analyze production techniques, listen for layers, and explore the concept of technology as a musical instrument.

This project-based sequence takes students on a global tour as ethnomusicologists, examining how geography and culture influence musical instruments and sounds. Students classify instruments using the Hornbostel-Sachs system and explore rhythms and scales from Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

A 5th-grade music history sequence exploring the development of Jazz and Blues, from African call-and-response roots to the birth of Rock n' Roll. Students investigate structural forms like the 12-bar blues, concepts like syncopation and improvisation, and the cultural resilience behind the music.

This sequence analyzes how technology in the 20th and 21st centuries revolutionized music production and consumption. Students trace the evolution from early Rock 'n' Roll amplification to electronic synthesis and digital sampling, culminating in a creative project where they design music for the future.

A 4th-grade music appreciation sequence exploring the connection between geography, natural resources, and musical traditions across West Africa, Indonesia, the Andes, and the Caribbean. Students develop rhythmic skills and cultural understanding through active workshops and comparative analysis.

A chronological journey through the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern eras of Western Art Music, focusing on critical listening and historical context.

This sequence traces the evolution of contemporary music from 19th-century African American spirituals through the development of the Blues, Jazz, and Rock & Roll. Students investigate how cultural exchange, technology, and social struggles shaped the sounds we listen to today, culminating in a musical genealogy project.

Students investigate how costumes and properties (props) function as tools for character development and storytelling. The sequence guides students through the process of distinguishing between prop types, exploring costume psychology, fabricating safe props, and mastering backstage organization.

A 5-lesson sequence for 5th-grade students focusing on the iterative process of playwriting, from the first table read to a final, polished performance-ready script. Students develop skills in auditory analysis, dialogue refinement, conciseness, and collaboration.

Students learn to translate narrative fiction into dramatic scripts by analyzing storytelling modes, converting internal thoughts to external actions, and drafting their own theatrical adaptations of fables.

A comprehensive sequence for 4th-grade music students to master reading pitch on the treble clef staff. Students progress from basic staff geography to identifying notes, recognizing intervals, and finally sight-reading simple melodies on instruments.

A 5-lesson unit for 6th-grade students exploring character construction and the narrative structure of stage plays, from initial concept to a professional pitch.

A foundational unit for 6th-grade students introducing the mechanics and creativity of playwriting. Students explore the differences between prose and drama, master character voice, learn standard script formatting, and craft original conflict-driven scenes.

A comprehensive introduction to harmony for 6th-grade students, moving from basic intervals to triads and simple harmonization. Students explore how notes combine vertically through visual models like the 'Snowman' triad and practical application in pop and folk music.

A comprehensive sequence for 6th-grade students to master the Grand Staff, covering treble and bass clefs, ledger lines, accidentals, and basic melodic transcription through a mastery-based approach.

This sequence guides 6th-grade students through the fundamental patterns of Western music theory, focusing on the construction of Major and Minor scales and the practical application of key signatures. Students move from measuring small intervals (whole and half steps) to composing their own melodies using established tonal frameworks.

A comprehensive sequence for 6th-grade students on rhythmic notation, meter, and mathematical subdivision of music. Students progress from basic note values to complex syncopation and original composition.

Students explore the relationships between notes, focusing on intervals (steps, skips, leaps) and the construction of the C Major scale. Using solfege, hand signs, and aural analysis, students learn to identify and dictate melodic patterns in simple folk music.

A comprehensive journey through the mechanics of pitch organization, from staff navigation to the construction of major scales and intervals. Students will master the Grand Staff, accidentals, scale formulas, key signatures, and interval identification through a technical, blueprint-inspired aesthetic.

This sequence transitions students from linear melody to vertical harmony, exploring how chords are constructed and sequenced. Students analyze harmonic structures from basic intervals to full progressions in popular music.

This unit explores the intangible technical elements of theater—lighting, sound, and stage management—that create atmosphere and ensure a smooth performance. Students experiment with how light angles and sound effects change the mood of a scene, learn organizational systems used by stage managers, and culminate in a technical rehearsal simulation.

Students step into the shoes of a set designer to transform a written script into a physical world through script analysis, floor planning, mood boards, and 3D model construction. The sequence emphasizes how visual choices in color, texture, and space support the storytelling.

An introduction to the intaglio printmaking family through drypoint etching on plastic plates. Students explore line weight, tonal variation, wiping techniques, and mixed media additions like chine-collé.

A 5-lesson sequence exploring the experimental nature of monoprinting. Students investigate ink properties, transparency, and layering through additive/subtractive methods, found object textures, masking, and ghost printing, culminating in a curated portfolio.

Students explore relief printing using soft foam plates, focusing on positive and negative space, inking techniques, and pattern creation. The sequence culminates in a professional-style edition of prints and a gallery walk critique.

A comprehensive introduction to relief printing, focusing on the conceptual and technical skills of linocut design. Students master high-contrast visualization, carving safety, inking techniques, and professional editioning.

A comprehensive introduction to graphic design and typography for 6th grade, focusing on how visual elements communicate mood, hierarchy, and meaning. Students transition from analyzing font psychology to creating their own balanced layouts and logos, culminating in a professional-style client pitch.

An inquiry-based exploration of monoprinting and collography for 6th-grade students, focusing on the element of chance, tactile textures, and the difference between relief and unique prints.

A comprehensive introduction to relief printmaking for 6th-grade students. This sequence covers design principles using Notan, safety protocols for carving, technical inking skills, professional editioning standards, and final gallery presentation.

A project-based unit where 6th-grade students explore the intersection of Pop Art and graphic design. They learn stencil-based screen printing techniques to produce bold, reproducible icons on paper or fabric.

This sequence guides 6th-grade students through the intersection of vocal technique, performance psychology, and genre stylization. Students explore how to adapt their voice and physical presence for Folk and Musical Theater while building the emotional resilience needed for public performance.

A 5-lesson unit for 6th-grade singers focusing on the intersection of technical performance and artistic storytelling. Students explore lyrics as poetry, master the mechanics of phrasing and breath management, manipulate dynamics and tempo for emotional impact, and analyze interpretive choices in cover songs.

A comprehensive sequence for 6th-grade singers focusing on articulation and diction. Students progress from using consonants as rhythmic tools to mastering pure vowels, diphthongs, and the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).