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Melodie replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Final projects in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"2nd time posting final ARS project.  Hopefully it's a go this time:-)
 Where do we post our final papers?
Bear ARS Project.docx"
Jun 7, 2014
Melodie replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Final projects in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"Here is my final project.  Thank you so much for a great class.  Where do I post my final paper?"
Jun 6, 2014
Elizabeth Hunt replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Links and information discussion board in History through the senses
"Here is a copy of our handout.  Thank you again for joining us!"
May 30, 2014
Elizabeth Hunt replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Links and information discussion board in History through the senses
"Soundboard.com
&
American Rhetoric -- Sound Bites sources"
May 30, 2014
Gabrielle Whitfield replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Day 2 -Afternoon - Negro Spirituals / Civil War in History through the senses
"I loved analyzing the spirituals. Spirituals are some of the most powerful literature that exists, and oftentimes the most beautiful to listen to. It can be a touchy subject (especially at the elementary level), but so worth delving into. Luckily,…"
May 30, 2014
Gabrielle Whitfield replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Day 2 Morning - Colonialism and Revolution in History through the senses
"I really enjoyed doing the circle dances. They are much simpler and more communal than the Baroque dances. They remind me a lot of Jewish folk dances in some ways (a hobby I used to partake in during my 20's). I particularly liked Elizabeth's tips…"
May 30, 2014
Gabrielle Whitfield replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Day 1 Morning reflection in History through the senses
"I really enjoyed doing the magazine reflection. Even though I read magazines all the time (a guilty vice), I have never analyzed them in that way. The magazines were stunningly biased in terms of gender, race, economics. The values were very…"
May 30, 2014
Elizabeth Hunt replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Links and information discussion board in History through the senses
"National archives -- http://www.archives.gov

Smithsonian Institute --- www.si.edu"
May 29, 2014
Gabrielle Whitfield replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Welcomes in History through the senses
"My name is Gabrielle Whitfield and I taught high school orchestra for 9 years in ASD. Last year was my first year as a classroom music teacher at Northwood Elementary. I am interested in this class because I wanted to increase my knowledge of good…"
May 29, 2014
Kathryn Hoffer replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Day 2 -Afternoon - Negro Spirituals / Civil War in History through the senses
"A practical model for the design of school programs/concerts is to "make the audience leave wanting more." That is how I felt at the end of the afternoon.  We heard the interview of Bob Ledbetter, I would have enjoyed the comparison of a few more. …"
May 28, 2014
Kathryn Hoffer replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Day 2 Morning - Colonialism and Revolution in History through the senses
"The waltz is fun but scary - the many stylistic and socially inflicted guidelines are imposing, even choosing a dance partner is a daunting!  Despite all, the dance itself is elegant, graceful and delightful.  By contrast, the reel has few…"
May 28, 2014
Bonnie Palach replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Day 1 Morning reflection in History through the senses
"Comparing works of art and clothing from different regions is a great way to illustrate the significance of the different environments on the lifestyles of the indigenous people.  I love the activity of the students describing the photos and coming…"
May 28, 2014
John W. Cleveland replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Welcomes in History through the senses
"My name is John Cleveland and I am the Band Teacher at Gruening Middle School.  I took this class to enhance my teaching skills as a band director and for teacher recertification credits.  I hope to gain historical knowledge and ways to implement…"
May 28, 2014
John W. Cleveland replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Day 2 -Afternoon - Negro Spirituals / Civil War in History through the senses
"Bobby Horton's two versions of "Battle Cry of Freedom" was interesting in that the Union version was more upbeat and triumphal, while the Confederate version was more somber with a slower tempo.  I was not aware of the origin of the Cake Walk. …"
May 28, 2014
Bonnie Palach replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Welcomes in History through the senses
"Hi!  My name is Bonnie Palach.  I was born in Sandstone, MN, but moved to Alaska with my family in 1965.  I love living and teaching here.  I teach at the Newcomers' Center which is part of ASD and located at Wendler Middle School.  I was a tutor…"
May 28, 2014
John W. Cleveland replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Day 2 Morning - Colonialism and Revolution in History through the senses
"I was very interested in the fact that the Baroque era overlapped with the Colonial/Revolutionary period in America.   As the colonies were founded, European composers like Handel, Purcell, and Telemann were very busy composing.  The Jefferson and…"
May 28, 2014
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