A comprehensive sequence for 8th-grade students on melodic construction, focusing on motif development, scale structures, and phrase architecture. Students move from abstract contour mapping to formal 16-bar composition.
A sequence of introductory activities for new Digital Design students to build community and assess skill levels.
A 2-week comprehensive unit on podcast production, focusing on the intersection of journalistic research, interviewing, and technical audio mixing using Soundtrap. Students learn to craft compelling stories through sound while mastering professional digital audio workstation (DAW) workflows.
A fast-paced, one-week mini-project for high school digital music students focusing on the intersection of technical audio production, narrative storytelling, and interview techniques. Students produce a 3-5 minute 'micro-pod' from concept to final export.
A 4-day project sequence where high school students explore their digital identity through personal branding in Canva and short-form video production in CapCut. Students choose a personal 'niche'—such as gaming, fashion, or social advocacy—to build a cohesive visual presence.
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 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.
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 multi-day unit exploring Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed, focusing on the transition from spectator to 'spect-actor' through Image and Forum Theatre to address contemporary social issues.
A comprehensive four-week unit and independent study guide for contemporary drama. Students analyze scripts, research playwrights, design technical elements, and stage scenes for a final production portfolio.