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Jennifer Spain replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Final projects in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"Well, here is my final project. I found a ton of great stuff I can use, but I'm not sure I have completed the ARS form right. I seem to have a lot of secondary sources...perhaps I am mislabeling them? I will be in town until Sat. and could make some…"
Jun 12, 2013
Jennifer Spain replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion WWII, 1950s, 1960s, Nuclear Age in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I teach 6th grade social studies topics every other year, and the kids love the time period starting during WWII. They are also very interested in the Civil Rights movement and the 60's. I could see myself using many of the popular music and dances…"
May 31, 2013
Jennifer Spain replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion WWI / Roaring 20s in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"My plan is to teach the Charleston during a unit on the time period (6th grade). I think it would be fun for the kids to learn it and let them think it is old fashioned. After they were familiar with it, I would show them the video of the men…"
May 31, 2013
Jennifer Spain replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Introductions in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"My name is Jennifer Spain and I live and work in Eagle River. I am currently a 5/6 teacher in the Open Optional Program at Eagle River Elementary. I was drawn to this class because our program has a fine arts focus, and I am always trying to find…"
May 31, 2013
Jennifer Spain replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Westward Movement/Pioneers (1800 - 1900) in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I was really interested to learn about the play parties and their use in conjunction with harvests. Our school has a garden, and each fall we harvest the vegetables and use the food for a potluck. This will be the perfect opportunity to include some…"
May 31, 2013
Jennifer Spain replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Colonial/Revolution Era in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I'm a lot more comfortable with reel type dances, so the Jefferson & Liberty dance was right up my alley. I could use this during a Revolutionary War unit quite easily, and it would be a nice diversion from some of the heavier readings we do. I…"
May 30, 2013
Jennifer Spain replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Pre-Colonial Era (Baroque, Renaissance & Pre-Columbus Native America) Reflections in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I love the native greeting dance we learned at the beginning of class and will definitely try it out. I'm feeling very intimidated by the Minuets we learned and will need a lot more practice before trying it out with the kids. I think the dances can…"
May 30, 2013