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Tanya Tyson replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Final projects in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"Here is my final project.  My computer had problems with the format, but I hope it works.  Please let me know if there's anything I need to change or fix due to the formatting errors.
Thanks for a great class!Tyson-ARSproject.rtfd.zip"
Jun 3, 2013
Tanya Tyson replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion WWII, 1950s, 1960s, Nuclear Age in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"American history at this time is changing by leaps and bounds.  Rock N Roll became huge.  During some of the lyric discussions my table talked about the differences in Rock N Roll music.  The hard beat of The Rolling Stones and the softer feeling…"
May 31, 2013
Tanya Tyson replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion WWI / Roaring 20s in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I like the idea of self expression - within the dance steps - appearing in dance.  This appeals to me and I think it would be fun for students.  The ones who are a little more shy can do the basic steps and still be dancing, and the more…"
May 31, 2013
Tanya Tyson replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Westward Movement/Pioneers (1800 - 1900) in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I enjoy the westward expansion time period.  Having grown up in Wyoming I can relate to the "Home on the Range" song and the idea of wide open spaces.  Alaska has a similar history with people moving here for gold, etc. and away from the cities.  It…"
May 31, 2013
Tanya Tyson 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 truly a lot of fun to dance with Noemia!  I don't know if I would use the dances she did with us in my class or not, but I enjoyed myself and am inspired to think of creative ways to apply those moves. 
I liked learning about the history of…"
May 30, 2013
Tanya Tyson replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Colonial/Revolution Era in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I accidentally posted my reflection on pre-colonial in this section.  Here's the reflection that truly belongs to this time period:  :)

As I was reflecting on the class during lunch with a friend who's currently taking the class with me and a…"
May 30, 2013
Tanya Tyson 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 very interested in the resources from ASD to use in my classroom to teach the Alaska Native studies unit that we teach in third grade.  The music from the period has lots of rhythm and repetition.  That should be good for a first music lesson…"
May 30, 2013
Tanya Tyson replied to Elizabeth Hunt's discussion Colonial/Revolution Era in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"I'm very interested in the resources from ASD to use in my classroom to teach the Alaska studies curriculum that we teach in third grade.  The music from the period has lots of rhythm and repetition.  That should be good for a first time music…"
May 30, 2013
Tanya Tyson replied to Stephanie Campbell's discussion Introductions in Using Music and Dance as a Primary Source - ASDSA 2013
"Hi,
My name is Tanya.  I live and teach in Chugiak, AK at Birchwood ABC.  Another teacher in our building recommended this class to our staff.  Also, our current music teacher, Elizabeth Hunt, I believe is one of the proctors for the class.  I'm…"
May 28, 2013