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Higher education performing arts research
Sub Plan: Music On The Brain (Video & Response Questions)
*This would be a great sub plan or 'Friday' activity*The documentary is 29 minutes long*Students watch the documentary and answer the questions *All links and questions are included in the docSynopsis of Music On The Brain (taken from youtube)Catalyst takes you inside an extraordinary new program which is revealing that personalized playlists can re-awaken the brains of people with advanced dementia and even allow people with severe Parkinson's to unfreeze and move. Along the way we look more
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The History of Blues Music Webquest & Crossword Puzzle (Google, PDF)
Your students will learn about: The Great Migration... Highway 61... The Mississippi Delta... Ma Rainey... Muddy Waters... John Lee Hooker... more! This webquest features 30 questions that challenge students in a variety of reading and critical thinking strategies. Students will learn the history of blues music and listen to and compare samples of blues styles! This resource is editable and Google compatible. The webquest itself is four pages long, plus the answer key. Students will use this web
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Ultimate Theatre Bundle
This bundle covers a variety of topics related to the performing arts. Students learn about the history of theatre, acting techniques, stagecraft, directing, and playwriting. They also explore different theatre genres, such as comedy, tragedy, musicals, and more. In addition to learning about the theoretical aspects of theatre, students participate in practical exercises such as improvisation, scene work, and character development. Overall, this bundle provides students with a well-rounded educa
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Shakespeare's Hamlet: Full Unit Bundle (Quizzes, Close Reading, 3 Exams + More)
William Shakespeare's famous tragic play, Hamlet, weaves a tale of love, revenge, and mistrust while following the story of Prince Hamlet as he attempts to seek justice following his father's murder.This full unit bundle has it all: close reading lessons, reading guides, quizzes, poetry, exams, + so much more! The bundle covers about 8-10 weeks of learning.What's IncludedPre-Reading Activity and Lecture Slideshow (2 day lesson)15 Close Reading & Character Analysis5 Reading Guides3 Act One Sp
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Podcasts in Music History: Student Podcast Creation | General Music Unit Project
This exciting project based learning unit outline challenges students to research and create their own unique music podcast episode based on a music related topic of their choosing! The 10-15 class period unit project helps scaffold student analysis of different musical styles, genres, and time periods, with the end result being a student generated podcast episode based on their research.A 7-part project outline is complete with guiding questions for student response that scaffold active music e
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Sub Music Lesson Activites | No Prep Printable Worksheets
Need a day off but don't have time to create sub plans? Look no further! This set of Music Sub Plans is the perfect resource for music teachers of all ages. Easy print off with no preparation acitvities for a range of needs. Some activities require a device for reasearch, other activities are basic matchy mathy worksheets. Easy acitivities for high engagement with your studentsNo scrambling needed for ideas while keeping it all musical. 10 page booklet includes WordfindsRead Comprehension music
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Cherubic Hymn by Howard Hanson - An Analytical Study for the Choral Director
Will you be conducting or singing “The Cherubic Hymn” by Howard Hanson? In this 124-page paper, my goal is to discern the merits of this choral-orchestral work and to identify characteristics of Hanson’s style. ✦ ✦ ✦ The five chapters include - BiographyTextMusical CharacteristicsPerformance Considerations (form, melody, sound, harmony, rhythm)Hanson’s Sacred Choral Works (six other sacred pieces) “The Cherubic Hymn” is a wonderful piece to study, sing, and conduct! __________________________
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
Research Projects for Jazz History: Jazz Musicians and Genres
Looking for jazz music activities for your high school jazz ensemble? These 5 research projects ask students to create presentations about jazz genres and famous jazz musicians from five music history jazz time periods: before 1920, 1920-1940, 1941-1960, 1961-1980, 1981-present. The evolution of jazz is uneven and style developments overlapped so examining larger segments of time helps identify broader trends.Jazz history is rife with examples of racism, discrimination, drug and alcohol use, and
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Theatre History Research
This research resource covers various topics to comprehensively understand the history and evolution of drama, theatre, and culture. These handouts aim to introduce students to the multiple forms of theatre, from Greek to contemporary international theatre. They provide an overview of significant historical periods in theatre, including Japanese, Medieval, Renaissance, Early Modern European, and Modern European theatre. This resource covers American theatre, which was crucial in shaping the cont
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Ultimate Theatre Bundle
A Raisin in the Sun - Hansberry: Pre-Reading Stations Activity
Bring Lorraine Hansberry's autobiographical play, A Raisin in the Sun, to life with this lesson dedicated to getting students interested in the history, culture, and themes within play.The LessonThis lesson utilizes six stations focused on the following topics:MusicRedliningFinancesQuotesGenerational DividesOpening Stage NotesWhat's Included:Slideshow with the topics above with detailed questions for students to research and answer on each topicSlides link to videos and other documents, tooOther
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: A Raisin in the Sun: Full Unit Bundle
Macbeth Introductory WebQuest
Replace the lecture with active research. With this WebQuest, students will explore high-quality web sources to understand the background of Macbeth without giving away essential plot details. Students will research the play's historical background, compare the historical figure, Macbeth, with his theatrical counterpart, examine the curse, and evaluate the play's applicability in modern times. Students will have a solid foundation before the actual reading begins. This resource contains a handou
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: THE WHOLE STORE!!!!
Human Geography Culture: Hip Hop & the Bronx New York
Hip Hop and the BronxThis short unit will provide a brief introduction to the socio-economic factors that led to the rise of a cultural phenomenon.This unit takes students through African, Latino, and Caribbean influences, acknowledges the impact they all had in the formation of this genre of music. Provides a handful of discussion questions along the way. Offers a deconstruction of one of the first Hip Hop songs, that can be played in class for a student driven discussion, followed by a researc
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Soundtrack of Your Life Project - Cross Curricular Multiple Subjects
Welcome to my, " Soundtrack of Your Life" Cross Curricular Project! This project has been taught for many years in my music classroom. And every student has loved doing this project. You will find 11 pages of this project that gives you info, worksheets, ideas, and so much more! Ideas are used for cross curriculum subjects such as writing, computer technology, Library/Media Center, and Social Studies. Have fun everyone!
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Meet the Composer/Musician | Printable Research Worksheet for Sub/Workbook
Musician/Composer Research.Meet the composer/musician research printable worksheets for an easy sub lesson or add to your already amazing student workbook. 3x Worksheets1. Biography, 5 interesting facts, 5x songs, draw your musician2. Biography, 3 interesting facts, 5-10 words description, 5x songs, draw your musician3. Compare and contrast 2 musicians. Includes biography, 3 interesting facts, 5 words descripton, 3x songs, draw your musician
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Drama Costume Design Project
I created this project as a way for students to learn about costuming in an assigned/chosen time period without sitting through lectures.
The students must research the main type of dress, outer garments, headdress/hairstyles, accessories, and any other important information they come across. The must find and record this information for males, females, and children. In addition, they must draw/trace an example for each group (specific directions are given in the research packet).
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Music History Powerpoint
This is a powerpoint detailing each musical era with important composers and facts. Over 100 slides detailing musicians from Palestrina to Dizzy Gillespie, going from the Medieval through the Jazz Era. I use this in class as a springboard to discuss and research different composers and how music changed over the years.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
Shakespeare's Othello: Activity Bundle (Intro, Close Reading, Poetry, + more)
William Shakespeare's famous tragic play, Othello, weaves a tale of love, jealousy, and mistrust after the character Iago fails to receive a promotion and decides to make this everyone's problem.This bundle is focused on activities and lessons to keep your students engaged and to critically reflect on scenes from the play.What's in the Bundle2 Introduction ItemsPre-Reading Research LessonIntroduction Lecture Slideshow5 Close Reading ItemsAct 1-2 Speech Excerpts and Writing AssignmentAct 3-5 Spee
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Dramaturgy (Theatre Historian) Unit
Are you looking for a dynamic, project-based learning experience that empowers your students to take charge of their own learning and explore their interests in the theater? Our three-week Dramaturgy (Theatre Historian) Unit is here to deliver!In this unit, your students will read a play and identify a specific dramaturgical element that interests them. Dramaturgy refers to theatre research. They'll then conduct their own research and create a presentation to deepen their understanding of the pl
Music For Social Justice-Music Analysis & Playlist Creation Unit Project Outline
This project outline guides your student's exploration, listening, analysis and response to the music that embodies social justice issues and movements of social change. While many projects provide suggested listening lists, this project gives students the opportunity to explore these songs firsthand and curate their own playlists based on a chosen topic! Additionally, this project outline facilitates class discussion of how music can be used to influence awareness and change. Perfect for Musi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Seattle Grunge Music of the 1990's Text w/worksheets & Research Prompts & More
This reading is all about the Seattle Grunge Music scene of the 1990's. It comes with a two page reading, 2 comprehension worksheets, a vocabulary sheet, a page of opinion questions, a set of research questions, vocabulary half sheets for struggling learners, coloring pages for early finishers and a key.This was designed with high school students in mind who are studying the 1990's or are interested in doing a deep dive into the Grunge movement.The research questions could be adapted into an es
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Washington State History Informational Reading Pack #2 PNW, WA
Ibsen's A Doll's House: Pre-Reading Stations & Hyperdoc (student-led activity)
Henrik Ibsen's feminist play, A Doll's House, focuses on the protagonist Nora Helmer as over a three day period, she tries to keep a secret from her husband while under the pressure of blackmail.This 90-minute lesson allows students to start making predictions and connections to history, culture, and themes within play.The LessonTeacher has two options to present this lessonOption One: create a gallery walk or various stations by printing off the slides from a google slideshowOption Two: assign
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Newsboy Strike of 1899 (The Newsies)
This presentation is the historical background for the Newsboys Strike of 1899. It is the event that inspired the Disney musical sensation "The Newsies." This presentation can be used to introduce your students to the background of the musical before you view, perform or study the musical.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Current Events in Music Worksheet | General Music Assignment / Sub Plans
This worksheet helps guide student exploration of current events in music and is perfect to use as an introductory activity, sub plan or standalone assignment in any music classroom!The editable .docx worksheet can be easily added to any virtual classroom or used as a printable handout. The document includes helpful links to music news web resources.Help your students explore and discuss current events in the musical world!Related Resources:Complete Full Year Music History Curriculum | Outlines
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Shakespeare's Julius Caesar: Pre-Reading Research Jigsaw & Debate Activities
All hail Caesar!!If you are getting ready to read William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, here are two lessons to get students thinking about the play before you start it.What's Included:10 true or false statement questions related to the text and space to provide reasoning.Use these questions to stimulate a debate between your studentsAfter, there is space for students to reflect on the debate's outcomeJigsaw activity with 5 research topics for students to present oneach topic includes specific it
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Shakespeare's Julius Caesar: Activity & Character Analysis Bundle
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