Welcome to the AK-CSS Members Forum! Please sign up to join the discussions.
  • Activity Feed
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Blog Posts
  • Discussions
  • Events
  • Groups
  • Comment Wall
  • About
Lesa Morrison replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Final projects in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"Here is my final project. Thanks so much for everything.
Lesa MorrisonMorrisonARSproject.doc"
May 31, 2013
Lesa Morrison replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion WWII, 1950s, 1960s, Nuclear Age in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"Love the Stroll! Another great dance for the students that have more personal space issues! Also to teach R/L to the students, AND GREAT for keeping rhythm!! The students will also really enjoy doing the swing. They really like to do some of the…"
May 31, 2013
Lesa Morrison replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion WWI / Roaring 20s in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I have been wanting to teach units on blues and jazz, so a lot of this information will be great for an introduction. I also am glad to know about the good scat example from Ella Fitzgerald on Ain't Got That Swing with Duke Ellington's orchestra.
I…"
May 31, 2013
Lesa Morrison replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Westward Movement/Pioneers (1800 - 1900) in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I loved learning Jump Jim Joe, as I have always heard of it and never knew how to do it. My K and 1st graders will absolutely LOVE doing this dance. I also really liked Lucky 7 to introduce Grand Right and Left. It is a much easier dance to do and…"
May 31, 2013
Lesa Morrison replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Negro Spirituals/Civil War (1861-1865) in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"It was all very useful, as I teach a unit on Civil War music/African American music and history to my 5th graders. Absolutely LOVED Noemia's lesson. I had taken an African Dance class before, and it seemed very confusing and ordered to me. I never…"
May 30, 2013
Lesa Morrison replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Colonial/Revolution Era in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I had done a bit last year on Yankee Doodle, and included that it was originally an English melody. After the presentation this morning, I thought it would be neat to expand that and add a few more songs.  I also really liked learning about Chester,…"
May 30, 2013
Lesa Morrison 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
"Ah-ha! That worked! So will finish: I really liked Elizabeth's suggestions of the welcome dance saying," I see you, I am  a safe person, and I respect you".
I think the students will enjoy seeing how the fashions changed throughout the eras, and how…"
May 30, 2013
Lesa Morrison 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'm not sure what happened, I added my reflections this morning, but now don't see either of them.  I agree with everyone that the Welcome dance is perfect to start the year off. I also like the idea of learning some from many cultures and sharing…"
May 30, 2013
Lesa Morrison replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Introductions in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I am Lesa Morrison, and teach music at Creekside Park. This finished my 31st year teaching, 11th at Creekside, and the 4th year teaching music. And I LOVE it--it is where I am supposed to be I know!.  My Masters is actually in ancient history, so…"
May 29, 2013