Ballet Austin
The History of Modern Dance
The evolution of modern dance, and the dance history of many of the key figures in the development of this uniquely American form, are the focus of a 13-page packet that includes photos of revolutionaries.
Curated OER
Gerunds and Gerund Phrases
In this gerunds and gerund phrases activity, students practice their grammar skills as they identify the gerunds or gerund phrases in 10 sentences. Students read 8 more sentences and identify each gerund or gerund phrase as a subject,...
Curated OER
Maya Angelou
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Maya Angelou and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
Curated OER
Gerunds and Gerund Phrases
For this gerunds worksheet, students underline the gerunds or gerund phrases in each sentence. Students complete this for 18 sentences.
National First Ladies' Library
The Medal of Freedom: The Nation's Highest Civilian Award
Learners discover the American Medal of Freedom, also known as the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Using the internet, groups of students research the history of the award, its recipients, and its origin. Each group prepares a PowerPoint...
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh: Glossary of Modern Dance
Glossary of terms, concepts and performers compiled as an adjunct to a university course about the beginnings of modern dance in the United States.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Spotlight Biography Modern Dance
Biographies of famous dancers, including Katherine Dunham, dancer and choreographer. Description of dance styles and influences.
University of Pittsburgh
Ch.2: The Solo Dancers: Isadora Duncan
Biographical information about dancer Isadora Duncan; includes the techniques she studied, her dance company, her philosophy, her fame and innovations in dance.
Other
Women in History: Isadora Duncan Biography
A nice brief overview of her life and a list of web sites and links that provide information about modern dancer Isadora Duncan.