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Move Your Body!

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting: Art Beat at School Lesson Plan

Explore non-traditional movement styles and consider how many elements can be introduced into individual dance pieces. Details »

Film Making: Visual Storytelling

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting: Art Beat at School Lesson Plan

Recognize the basics of making a film using imagery. Learn to interpret short films and commercials. Understand the role of narrative in visual storytelling. Details »

Creative Dramatics in the Classroom

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting: Art Beat at School Lesson Plan

Examine the characteristics of experimental theater and creative dramatics. Play a variety of theater games designed to explore point of view. Details »

Living a Dream: Writing for the Movies

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting: Art Beat at School Lesson Plan

Explore the art of writing for the movies and using life experiences to help create story ideas. Learn about visual storytelling through writing and discussion of imaginary and real characters. Details »

Up from the Streets: Hip Hop as a Recognized Art

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting: Art Beat at School Lesson Plan

Investigate legitimate and commercial art and examine the cultural roots of hip hop. Explore the importance of rhythm in poetry and hip hop. Details »

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Arts Everywhere

Discover how music, art and words can evoke our emotions and also unify us in protest, joy and sorrow.

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Music in Every Classroom

Create a musical instrument and learn about rhythm, sound, how music affects mood and the role it plays in our lives.

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