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The arts and social studies

Published on Nov 18, 2015

Aida in the classroom

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

THE ARTS & SOCIAL STUDIES

AIDA IN THE CLASSROOM
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SETTING

ANCIENT EGYPT & ANCIENT ETHOPIA
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Reaction #1
What do you hear? Now that you know the setting of this story - what is this song about & why? How do you know this?

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REFLECT USING PADLET

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CHARACTERS

  • Aida - princess of Ethopia
  • Amneris - princess of Egypt
  • Amonasro - king of Ethopia
  • Radames - commander of Egypt's army

Reaction #2
What do you hear? Now that you know the setting & characters - what is this song about & why? How do you know?

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REFLECT USING PADLET

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THE STORY

BY LEONTYNE PRICE
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Reaction #3
Now that you know the entire story - listen to the song again & write who is singing the song, when & where the song is being sung & why you think this

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REFLECT USING PADLET

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FOR HOMEWORK

WRITE LYRICS TO THE SONG
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In class now
Discuss how this lesson relates to the social studies standards? Why is it important for students to "do" social studies in the classroom?

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WHY IS MOVEMENT IMPORTANT?

HOW DO YOU SEE THE ARTS IN YOUR FUTURE CLASSROOM?

LEADING THE WAY OR SUPPORTING CURRICULUM?
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REFLECT USING TODAYS MEET

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Using Twitter
Send a tweet using #ed555 sharing your #1 take away from today's Aida lesson

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