Curated OER
Food and Languages of the World
Students examine Japanese culture. In this multicultural lesson, students taste rice crackers and create Japanese fans from paper and paint.
Curated OER
Food and Languages of the World
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.
Curated OER
British Traditions
For this British traditions worksheet, students read and answer the 10 discussion questions.
Curated OER
Tae-Bo
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...
Curated OER
Simple Past Tense
In this simple past tense worksheet, students fill in blanks in sentences with the correct form of verbs given. Answers may be submitted online.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Line Dancing the Kindergarten Way!
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...
Other
Joy2 Learn Foundation: Dancing With Gregory Hines
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.
Other
Ballroom dancers.com: Learn the Dance
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.
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Using Dance to Explore Electricity [Pdf]
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...
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Water Dance [Pdf]
In this instructional activity, 4th graders use movement and dance composition to aid their comprehension of the water cycle.
Library of Congress
Loc: How to Read a Dance Manual
Detailed information given as to most effective way to read and use a dance manual. Includes video (requires Quicktime).
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Jitterbugs, Swing Kids, and Lindy Hoppers
This collection uses primary sources to explore the cultural impact of swing dancing.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Dance Theatre of Harlem
Learn about the Dance Theatre of Harlem is this segment from A Walk Through Harlem.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Dance
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?
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Learning to Perform the Dances of Martha Graham
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.
Other
Young Dancers the 1st Dance Dedicated Site for Teens
For anyone who loves dance, this is the place to be. Look at pictures, learn new moves, read dance quotes, and more!