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Curated OER

Food and Languages of the World

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students examine Japanese culture. In this multicultural lesson, students taste rice crackers and create Japanese fans from paper and paint.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Food and Languages of the World

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students engage in creative bead making while discussing Africa. In this diversity and arts lesson, students create African necklaces while being introduced to the African culture.
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Interactive
Curated OER

British Traditions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
For this British traditions worksheet, students read and answer the 10 discussion questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Tae-Bo

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore physical fitness by performing Tae Bo.  In this physical education lesson, 7th graders practice using mixed martial arts techniques by completing a Tae Bo fitness exercise in class.  Students reflect on their...
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Curated OER

Simple Past Tense

For Students 4th - 7th
In this simple past tense worksheet, students fill in blanks in sentences with the correct form of verbs given. Answers may be submitted online.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Line Dancing the Kindergarten Way!

For Teachers K
As an extension to the book Me Too, Woody! A Step-Into-Reading, Step 1 by R.H. Disney via Heidi Kilgras, students will learn how to line dance. Students will listen to "You've Got a Friend in Me" from Toy Story and learn corresponding...
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Other

Joy2 Learn Foundation: Dancing With Gregory Hines

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of tap dancing with dancer Gregory Hines. Through video presentations, you'll learn about the history of tap and its techniques. There is also video footage of early famous tap dancers.
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Other

Ballroom dancers.com: Learn the Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on the history and styles of ballroom dances. Find the type of dance you're interested in and the site will provide an overview, syllabus, featured steps, and even music.
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Lesson Plan
ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Using Dance to Explore Electricity [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th
After analyzing examples of conductors and insulators, 5th graders will work in small groups to craft a dance that depicts an electrical current and how it is affected by a conductor or insulator. Students will present their dances to...
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Lesson Plan
ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Water Dance [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th
In this instructional activity, 4th graders use movement and dance composition to aid their comprehension of the water cycle.
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Article
Library of Congress

Loc: How to Read a Dance Manual

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information given as to most effective way to read and use a dance manual. Includes video (requires Quicktime).
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Primary
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Jitterbugs, Swing Kids, and Lindy Hoppers

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explore the cultural impact of swing dancing.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Dance Theatre of Harlem

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Dance Theatre of Harlem is this segment from A Walk Through Harlem.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
Dance shows a tribal dance and accopmanying music and asks the student to answer the question What would happen if you expressed yourself this way in our society?
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Learning to Perform the Dances of Martha Graham

For Students 9th - 10th
The newest member of the Martha Graham Dance Company shares her experiences with you. Peek inside her virtual locker to read journals and watch video clips as she learns her new roles.
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Other

Young Dancers the 1st Dance Dedicated Site for Teens

For Students 9th - 10th
For anyone who loves dance, this is the place to be. Look at pictures, learn new moves, read dance quotes, and more!