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The Twist and Teen Dance Shows: Influence on 50s American Culture
In this lesson, students will investigate the vast cultural impact on American culture of teen dance shows (such as American Bandstand), and dance crazes (the Twist in particular). Students will learn about the rising popularity of television and its growing power as a cultural force in 1950s America. They will discuss the popularity and influence of televised dance shows aimed at teenage audiences, and understand the influence of the “Twist” dance craze.The Essential Question for students is: H
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
100 Years of Dance: Popular Dance Trends of the 20th Century (videos+questions)
All kids love to dance and watch other people dance - it's something that stands us apart from from the rest of the animal kingdom. You could say it is our art that makes us human. This thematic unit is a PowerPoint presentation filled with mini-lessons, video clips, discussion questions, and activities to introduce this generation to the popular dance trends over the last 100 years. The Essential Question is reviewed first: Why might people dance, and how have dance trends changed in America si
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
100 Years of Dance - Trends of the 20th Century Thematic Unit
All kids love to dance and watch other people dance - it's something that stands us apart from from the rest of the animal kingdom. You could say it is our art that makes us human. This thematic unit is a PowerPoint presentation filled with mini-lessons, video clips, discussion questions, and activities to introduce this generation to the popular dance trends over the last 100 years.The Essential Question is reviewed first: Why might people dance, and how have dance trends changed in America sin
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
Influence of the Twist & Teen Dance Shows on American Culture (UNIT bundle)
In this lesson, students will investigate the vast cultural impact on American culture of teen dance shows (such as American Bandstand), and dance crazes (the Twist in particular). Students will learn about the rising popularity of television and its growing power as a cultural force in 1950s America. They will discuss the popularity and influence of televised dance shows aimed at teenage audiences, and understand the influence of the “Twist” dance craze.The Essential Question for students is: H
Grades:
6th - 9th
Influence of the Twist and 50s Teen Dance Shows: Document Set (w/ questions)
This document set is part of a larger unit on The Twist and Teen Dance Shows: Influence on 50s American Culture. Throughout that unit, students will investigate the vast cultural impact on American culture of teen dance shows (such as American Bandstand), and dance crazes (the Twist in particular). Students will learn about the rising popularity of television and its growing power as a cultural force in 1950s America. They will discuss the popularity and influence of televised dance shows aimed
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Dances of the 20th Century: Student Note-taking Sheet
This worksheet is intended to be paired with the slideshow presentation 100 Years of Dance. Students will watch 5 video clips in total. Each clip focuses on the dance trends of one particular decade - covering the 20s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. Students should take notes as they watch videos provided in the slideshow - noting trends and similarities. At the conclusion of each video, students will answer questions provided in this product, such as: List the popular dances from this decade
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
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