The students will learn 4-6 ballroom dances (depending on the grade level). The objective of this unit is to teach the student’s Ballroom Dance in general music class as a means of improving behavior and social skills. In other words, this unit supports PBIS and the Music Curriculum through the vehicle of Ballroom Dance. Not only will the students learn positive behavior and learn to dance, but they will also learn about the origin and music of each dance. Their grade for the unit comprises of a packet they will fill out each day, a written quiz, and two dance performances equaling a 40 point unit grade.
8th Grade: World Music Research Project
The students selected a country to research the music and
culture of. The students will receive six days in class to complete their
research. They will present their research to the class beginning next
Friday. This project is worth 100 points. The assignment and rubric is online in the file cabinet.
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