This sequence explores the representation of apes in the film 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes', focusing on the transition from scientific subjects to sentient leaders. Students analyze the use of motion-capture technology and narrative techniques used to humanize non-human characters.

Une formation immersive de 12 heures destinée aux professeurs-documentalistes pour maîtriser les codes de la littérature adolescente actuelle et concevoir des stratégies de médiation innovantes au CDI.

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.

A comprehensive introduction to the orchestra and the Classical era for 3rd graders, covering instrument families, specific sections, key composers (Mozart and Beethoven), and the art of conducting.

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 guides 5th-grade students through the evolution of Western Classical music from the Baroque period to the 20th century. Students will explore how societal shifts influenced orchestral size, musical texture, and form through active listening and analytical activities.

A graduate-level exploration of music history through the lenses of migration, diaspora, and cultural hybridity, moving beyond Western-centric narratives to examine how global movement shapes musical evolution.

This 4th-grade music history sequence explores the evolution of American music from African roots to Jazz. Students investigate how historical context, community struggle, and cultural migration shaped genres like Spirituals, Blues, Ragtime, and Jazz through active listening, writing, and performance.

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

A graduate-level studio sequence focused on the transition from technical exercises to a cohesive, professional body of work. Students develop a thematic series, tackle the challenges of large-scale execution, engage in rigorous formal critiques, and curate a final presentation.