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Cari L McCubrey replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Final Projects in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Final project for Cari McCubrey

I really enjoyed your class!ARSMcCubrey.doc"
Jun 1, 2012
Cari L McCubrey replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Modern Age - Disco/Hip-Hop/Modern Era Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"There is so much to discuss and learn in this era! We barely scratched the surface, but that means there is so much to discuss with our students. It is truly important for us to spend time analyzing the changes and characteristics in the dance and…"
May 30, 2012
Cari L McCubrey replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion WWII, 1950s, 1960s, Nuclear Age Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Talk about big social changes.  This era and much of its popular culture seems to be driven by either fear or a desire to break away.  I guess that is probably true in most eras and is the driving force behind most social shifts.  Students would…"
May 25, 2012
Cari L McCubrey replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion WWI, 1920s, Progressives Era Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"My favorite era of music and dance as well as fashion!!!!  There is such a rich history for the kids to explore from this time period.  So much of it will resonate with the kids of today as they face economic difficulties with their families and the…"
May 25, 2012
Cari L McCubrey replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Westward Expansion & Pioneer Era Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"I love the music and dances from this era.  This is the music that children should grow up with.  I know so many of these songs because I learned them in my childhood.  This is music that was created to help people cope and lift spirits, something…"
May 25, 2012
Cari L McCubrey replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Negro Spirituals & Civil War Era Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"What a rich music/dance heritage is found in this historical period.  There are so many easily-seen connections to modern music and dance that it is a natural choice for helping our students to experience historical context and significance.  I…"
May 24, 2012
Cari L McCubrey replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Colonial & Revolutionary War Era Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"Great to get an overview of the world and U.S. history from this era and see where things overlap and how things progressed and developed.  I certainly see myself using this with my choirs.  I would love to have the choirs work on a war song from…"
May 24, 2012
Cari L McCubrey replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Pre-Colonial Era (Baroque, Renaissance & Pre-Columbus Native America) Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source
"     What a fun and exciting era of music and dance for our students to learn about.  The idea of showing off during this time in history will really resonate with middle school students.  
     I have always loved the natural connection between…"
May 24, 2012