Chess Ballet
How does our movement affect our understanding of the world around us? How do you “read” a chess game?...
Cinderella Around the World
The students will have an understanding of various cultures through the use of dance and music using various versions of Cinderella fairy tales/folktales.
Color Me Rich in Art!
To expand the theme of ‘being rich’ by using old fabrics to create something “valued”, a stuffed animal. (OWL in this case) 1. How would you say your stuffed animal...
Comin’ Up A Cloud
Students will connect the second grade science standards for weather with Beethoven’s 6th Symphony, Mvt. 4 – The Storm. They will create movement phrases that relate to the parts of...
Comparing and Contrasting Characters in Two Different Texts
...will utilize creative writing, visual arts, theater, and dance to compare and contrast characters in two different stories by immersing students in understanding the characters as individuals through the arts....
Dancing Character Traits
Students will gain a deeper understanding of a novel’s characters by analyzing verbs the author uses when showing a character’s actions. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify verbs within...
Dancing Historical Perspectives
1. Identify different perspectives of American Indian groups and European explorers over time. 2. Use elements of dance to illustrate feelings/perspectives of different individuals or groups of people. 3. Create...
Dancing Your Way Through Properties
Students will use movement to demonstrate properties and matter. How can we demonstrate properties of different objects, using movement? How can we create a dance to help us understand these...
Defining Landscapes through Movement and Secret Room Books
Students will be able to identify the physical features of mountains, hills, lakes, and rivers.
Design an Animal
Students will utilize their knowledge of animal habitats to create an original Eric Carle style work of art that represents their researched animal.
