Interdisciplinary Connections to Dance Teacher Resources

Young scholars read OGBO: Sharing Life in an African Village by Ifcoma Onyefulu. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the study of Nigerian culture. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing, social...

Here are eight ideas to celebrate National Hispanic Month! Scholars have the opportunity to read and discuss literature, include people and events in history, examine art, watch and discuss films, listen to and dance to music, explore...

Young scholars explore characterization in Little Women. In this literature lesson plan, students participate in written analysis and research in order to explore Alcott's characterization in the novel.

Explore French literature by reading the short poem "La cigale et la fourmi." On the second page, there's a literal translation of the poem (into English), but consider having your learners try to translate it on their own before showing...

Fifth graders work in groups in order to research a specific music era or dance style to share with the class. They have studied different music styles that are included in the lesson plan and now they have the choice to research one. ...

In this literature crossword learning exercise, students complete a puzzle based on a classic piece of Christmas literature, The Night Before Christmas. Students read 36 clues and solve the puzzle without a word bank.

Students will read historical realistic fiction, examine and recount the cultural similarities and diffferences between life and times of those characters in the story and their own life. Listen to music and learn a dance to accompany...

Students sing, dance and play instruments that are integrated with the book, "Charlie the Caterpillar."

Students explore various intellectual traditions which dominate human history through a variety of contemporary pieces of literature which exemplify the traditions. Biblical monotheism, Greek rationalism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism...

Young scholars explore the culture of Korea. In this Korean culture instructional activity, students examine visual and textual works regarding Korea. Young scholars also examine dance, architecture, and food of the country.

Students study the Gullah culture by watching a video about Gullah, Gullah Island. They discuss the customs and crafts of the people such as basket weaving, food preparation, pottery, and quilt making. While working in centers, they make...

Tenth graders explore the process of telling stories without words.  In this literature lesson, 10th graders watch a music video performance made by Alaska Native students, and then examine art objects that may be used to tell a story,...

Explore the symbolism of characters' names in The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. This fantasy children's novel lends itself to symbolism and many parallels with other works of literature and time periods. Names of the ghosts and...

Learners, with the use of the Internet among various other resources, research/locate Polish folktales and re-tell the Polish folktales in their own words. In addition, they examine the art of Wycinanki, Polish paper cutting.

Students read various parts of "The Death of Old Woman Kelema". Next, they listen to the author's description of her writing process. In groups, they compare and contrast funerals in Mali with those in the United States. They also...

Twelfth graders brainstorm where they think wild things exist. Then using the same strategy they discuss natural surroundings from using prior life experience. This part of the lesson can also be done with using a nature hike. Students...

In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 13 multiple choice questions based on A Streetcar Named Desire. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions based on Their Eyes Were Watching God. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this online interactive reading comprehension instructional activity, learners respond to 12 multiple choice questions about Ibsen's A Doll's House. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, learners respond to 12 multiple choice questions about Ibsen's Hedda Gabler. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this online interactive reading comprehension instructional activity, learners respond to 11 multiple choice questions about Ellison's Invisible Man. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this online interactive reading comprehension instructional activity, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions about Kingsolver's The Poisonwood Bible. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions based on Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Students may submit their answers to be scored.