Dates

 

Purpose

Elements

Structure

MUSIC

Aug. 6 – Oct, 3

5-1.1.2, 2.1.1

Native American Music & Styles

5-3.1.1

Ceremonial & recreational

5-1.1.1

Rhythm – simple steady beat (heart beat)

Tempo – set the heartbeat for tribe

Form – call & response

Timbre – rattles, drums, flute (folk)

5-1.1.1

Elements not covered through Native American culture

Dynamics

Harmony

Melody

rhythm (time signature & note values)

 

Oct. 15-Nov. 30

5-2.1.1

Colonial American (European influence)

5-3.1.1

Ceremonial, recreational, artistic expression

5-1.1.1

Rhythm – equal & unequal

Tempo – as associated w/dance

Harmony – unison & parts

Form – AB, ABA, verse & refrain, round

Timbre – Folk & orchestral

Dynamics – artistic expression

5-4.1.1.-4.1.5

Elements not covered through Col. Am.

Rhythm –time signature & note values

Melody

Dec. 3-Feb. 8

5-1.1.2, 2.1.1

West African

5-3.1.1

Ceremonial & recreational

5-1.1.1

Rhythm – polyrhythm

Form – call & response

Timbre – drums, rattles, thumb piano

5-1.1.1-4.1.5

Elements not covered through West African:

Dynamics

Tempo

Harmony

Melody

Rhythm

Feb. 11-Mar. 21

5-1.1.2

Appalachian/Bluegrass

5-3.1.1

Ceremonial & recreational

Rhythm – equal & unequal

5-1.1.1

Rhythm – equal & unequal

Tempo        

Harmony

Dynamics

Form – AB, verse & refrain, ABA, call & response

Timbre – dulcimer, fiddle, banjo, guitar

5-4.1.1-4.1.5

Elements not covered through Appalachian:

Melody and rhythmic components

April 7-18

5-2.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.1

Review/Comparison of Cultures & Styles

 

 

 

May 5-22

Post-Testing Era

 

 

 

 

DATES

 

ELEMENTS

PURPOSE

PROCESS

STRUCTURE

ART

Aug. 6-Oct. 3

05-2.4.1

Native American

05-1.4.1

Line

Shape

Form

Texture

Color

05-3.4.1

(Narrative)

Totem poles

Cave & wall paintings

(Functional)

Pottery

Weaving

Jewelry

05-1.4.2, 4.4.1, 4.4.2

(2-D & 3-D)

Cave Drawing & Weaving

Elements of A&H

Not covered through Native American culture 05-1.4.1

Principles of Design (Emphasis, Pattern, Balance, Contrast)

05-1.4.2

Media & Subject Matter

Oct. 15-Nov. 30

05-2.4.1

Colonial American (European Influence)

Elements

05-1.4.1

Principles of Design

05-1.4.1

 

*Continue

Elements of Art & Principles of Design Instruction

05-3.4.1

(Functional) Wooden bowls

Metal work (silver, pewter, tin)

(Artistic Expression)

Landscape, portrait

4.4.1, 4.4.2

 

Dec. 3-Feb. 8

05-2.4.1

West African

Elements

05-1.4.1

Principles of Design

05-1.4.1

05-3.4.1

Ceremonial – Mask

Drums

Adinkra cloth (Poly shape Poly color)

Functional –

Pottery

4.4.1, 4.4.2

 

Feb. 11-Mar. 21

Appalachian

Elements

05-1.4.1

Principles of design

05-1.4.1

(Functional)

Quilts

Baskets

4.4.1, 4.4.2

 

 

DATES

 

ELEMENTS

DANCE FORMS

PURPOSE

COMMUNICATION

PERFORMANCE

DANCE

Aug. 6-Oct. 3

05.2.2.1

Native American

05-1.2.1

Space

Time

Force

 

05-1.2.1

Dance forms (ABA)

 

05-3.2.1

Ceremonial & recreational

05-1.2.2 Communication

(chanting) (ideas, thoughts, feelings)

05-4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3

Oct. 15-Nov. 30

05-2.2.1

Colonial American (European Influence)

05-1.2.1

Time

Space

05-1.2.1

AB

Call and Response

05-3.2.1

Recreational + examples

 

05-4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3

Dec. 3-Feb. 8

05-2.2.1

West African

05-1.2.1

Space

Time

Force

05-1.2.1

Call and response

05-3.2.1

Ceremonial, Recreational + examples

05-1.2.2 Communication

(chanting) (ideas, thoughts, feelings)

05-4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3

Feb. 11-Mar. 21

05-2.2.1

Appalachian

05-1.2.1

Space

Time

Force

05-1.2.1

AB

Call and Response

05-3.2.1

Recreational + examples

 

05-4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3

Apr. 7-18

Review/Comparison of Cultures

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATES

 

ELEMENTS

CULTURAL HISTORY

PURPOSE

PROCESS

DRAMA

Aug. 3-Oct. 3

05-1.3.1

Native American

Literacy – storyline, plot, characters

Technical

Performance (ongoing throughout the year)

05-1.3.2, 1.3.3

Structure – to be taught on an ongoing basis apart from each specific culture

05-2.3.1

Storytelling

Myths

Legends

Folk tales

05-3.3.1

Sharing the human experience

Passing on tradition and cultures

05-4.3.1

Create & perform using elements of drama

4..32

Improvise stories that show action and have a beginning, middle and end

Oct. 15-Nov. 30

05-1.3.1

Colonial American (European influence)

05-2.4.1

European influence on American drama & theater

05-2.3.1

Storytelling

Myths

Legends

Folk tales

05-3.3.1

Sharing the human experience

Passing on tradition and cultures

Recreational

Artistic expression

05-4.3.1

Dec. 3-Feb. 8

05-1.3.1

West African

05-1.3.1

05-2.3.1

Storytelling

Myths

Legends

Folk tales

05-3.3.1

Sharing the human experience

Passing on tradition and cultures

Recreational

Artistic expression

05-4.3.1

Feb. 11-Mar. 21

05-1.3.1

Appalachian

05-1.3.1

05-2.3.1

Storytelling

Myths

Legends

Folk tales

05-3.3.1

Sharing the human experience

Passing on tradition and cultures

05-4.3.1

Apr. 7-18

Review

Apr. 21-May 2

Kentucky Core Content Testing

 

 


 

 

Core Content/Topic

Essential Questions

Vocabulary

Native American

    05-2.1.1

    05-2.2.1

    05-2.3.1

    05-2.4.1

How is Native American music like a heartbeat?

How is nature a direct influence on Native American culture?

How are the elements of music, art, drama and dance demonstrated through the Native American culture?

How do the folktales and legends of the Native Americans reflect the culture?

How are the purposes of music, art, drama and dance reflected in Native American culture?

How will students associate music, art, dance and drama that they have observed, listened to, performed and/or created with the Native American culture?

How will students apply the terminology for music, art, dance and drama to the Native American culture?

Music

* Rhythm

* Tempo

* Melody

* Harmony

* Form

* Timbre

* Dynamics

*Ceremonial

* Recreational

* Artistic Expression

Rattles

Drums

Flutes

Steady Beat/Heartbeat

Call and Response

 

Art

* Line

* Shape

* Form

* Texture

* Color

* Functional

* Narrative

* Artistic Expression

* Ceremonial

* Emphasis

* Pattern

* Balance

* Contrast

* Two-Dimensional

* Three-Dimensional

* Media/Medium

 

 

Dance

* Space

* Pathways

* Levels

* Shapes

* Directions

* Time

* Force

* Locomotor

* Non-locomotor

* Ceremonial

* Recreational

* Artistic Expression

ABA (form)

Chanting

 

Drama

* Literary Elements

* Technical Elements

* Performance Elements

* Storytelling

* Myths

* Legends

* Folktales

* Sharing the human experience

* Passing on tradition and culture

* Recreational

* Artistic Expression

Kokopeli

 

* “reflect the culture”

 

* All words with an asterisk are used throughout the year with all cultures

Colonial American

    05-2.1.1

    05-2.2.1

    05-2.3.1

    05-2.4.1

Interpret why Europe is a direct influence on Colonial American culture.

How are the elements of music, art, drama and dance demonstrated through the Colonial American culture?

How do the folktales and legends of the Colonial Americans reflect the culture?

How are the purposes of music, art, drama and dance reflected in Colonial American culture?

How will students associate music, art, dance and drama that they have observed, listened to, performed and/or created with the Colonial American culture?

How will students apply the terminology for music, art, dance and drama to the Colonial American culture?

What influence did Native American culture have on Colonial American culture?

What are the distinguishing characteristics of music, art, dance and drama that compare and contrast Native American and Colonial American cultures?

* refer to words with an asterisk in the Native American section for each area

 

 

Music

Orchestra

Woodwinds

Brass

Percussion

Strings

Work songs

Game songs (social)

Patriotic

Lullaby

Folk

AB

ABA

*

 

Art

*

 

Dance

AB

Call and Response

Bridge of Athalone (social dance)

Minuet

*

 

Drama

Ichabod Crane – from “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”

*

 

“European Influence”

West African

    05-2.1.1

    05-2.2.1

    05-2.3.1

    05-2.4.1

How is nature a direct influence on West African culture?

How are the elements of music, art, drama and dance demonstrated through the West African culture?

How do the folktales and legends of West Africa reflect the culture?

How are the purposes of music, art, drama and dance reflected in West African culture?

How will students associate music, art, dance and drama that they have observed, listened to, performed and/or created with the West African culture?

How will students apply the terminology for music, art, dance and drama to the West African culture?

What are the distinguishing characteristics of music, art, dance and drama that compare and contrast Native American, Colonial American and West African cultures?

* refer to words with an asterisk in the Native American section for each area

 

Music

Drums

Rattles

Thumb Piano

Polyrhythm

*

 

Art

Adinkra Cloth

West African Mask

Kente Cloth

*

 

Dance

Call and Response

Chanting

Mouwa Dance

*

 

Drama

Anansi the Trickster Spider

*

 

“Make a connection between West Africa and slavery”

Appalachian

    05-2.1.1

    05-2.2.1

    05-2.3.1

    05-2.4.1

How are the elements of music, art, drama and dance demonstrated through the Appalachian culture?

How do the folktales and legends of Appalachia reflect the culture?

How are the purposes of music, art, drama and dance reflected in Appalachian culture?

How will students associate music, art, dance and drama that they have observed, listened to, performed and/or created with the Appalachian culture?

How will students apply the terminology for music, art, dance and drama to the Appalachian culture?

What influence did West African culture have on Appalachian culture?

What are the distinguishing characteristics of music, art, dance and drama that compare and contrast Native American, Colonial American, West African and Appalachian cultures?

* refer to words with an asterisk in the Native American section for each area

 

Music

Dulcimer

Fiddle

Banjo

Guitar

AB

ABA
Call and Response

*

 

 

 

 

 

Art

Quilts

Baskets

Folk Art

*

Dance

AB

Call and Response

Caller

Virginia Reel

Square Dancing

Line Dancing

*

 

Drama

Jack Tales

Haint Stories (ghost stories)

*