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Facing Failure by Stepping Into the Arena
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Engage students in a discussion about the definition of failure and why so many people are afraid of it using Theodore Roosevelt's Man in the Arena speech from 1910.

Subject:
English
Fine Arts
History/Social Sciences
Theater
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Assessment
Homework/Assignment
Lesson
Author:
Lorin Mello
Date Added:
07/26/2022
Fine Arts Career Resource Document
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This document contains a sample list of fine arts careers by discipline, links and resources for exploring fine arts careers, and resources for workbased learning in fine arts courses.

Subject:
Dance
Fine Arts
Music
Theater
Visual Art
Material Type:
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Author:
VDOE Fine Arts
Date Added:
08/29/2022
Green Screen Theater Magic
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Using the Green Screen app, students will create short theatrical scenes to experience how Green Screens can be used to enhance a theatrical budget.

Subject:
Computer Science
Cross-Curricular
Data and Analysis
English
Mathematics
STEM/STEAM
Theater
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Lesson
Lesson Plan
Author:
Bethany Litten
Date Added:
11/15/2024
Instructional Plan: Connecting Shakespeare & Hip Hop/Spoken Word Poetry
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Students will learn historical facts about William Shakespeare and apply those facts to hip hop music/spoken word. Students will identify contemporary grammar and vocabulary influenced by Shakespeare.  Students will create an original spoken word expressional/rap final performance. 

Subject:
Fine Arts
Theater
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
VDOE Fine Arts
Date Added:
08/31/2022
Instructional Plan: Digital Media for the Theatre Classroom
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Digital Media is a growing artistic element in Theatre Production. This unit covers common film/media terminology, introduces the career field of the theatrical digital media director, provides instruction on best practices for filming using cell phones or a laptop, introduces editing strategies, and culminates in a creative product by the student.

Subject:
Fine Arts
Theater
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
VDOE Fine Arts
Date Added:
08/24/2022
Instructional Plan: Exploring Tableaux
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Students will create and perform scenes using tableaux in order to further understand acting techniques, physical techniques, character development, and theatrical direction.

Subject:
Fine Arts
Theater
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
VDOE Fine Arts
Date Added:
08/29/2022
Instructional Plan: Improvising with Sports Games
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Students learn communication and collaboration skills for theatre with improvisation games. Once games are learned and practiced, improvisation teams are formed and opportunities are given for students to perform for a live audience.

Subject:
Fine Arts
Theater
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
VDOE Fine Arts
Date Added:
08/29/2022
Instructional Plan: Let's Learn to Improvise
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Students will learn basic acting and improvisation skills through different activities. Students will be able to identify and use learned acting techniques during improvisation games through imaginative play.

Subject:
Fine Arts
Theater
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
VDOE Fine Arts
Date Added:
08/29/2022
Instructional Plan: Production Design
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Students will be introduced to different aspects of theatre design and collaborate in groups as production teams. Each team will create and present a theme statement, a production concept, mood board(s), and basic technical designs for a work of dramatic literature. This unit could also be adjusted to work as a culminating activity for the course.

Subject:
Fine Arts
Theater
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
VDOE Fine Arts
Date Added:
08/08/2022
Instructional Plan: Symbolism in Theatre
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This lesson focuses on identifying and discussing the symbolism used in theatrical works. The culmination of the lesson is applying symbolism to a devised performance piece.

Subject:
Fine Arts
Theater
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
VDOE Fine Arts
Date Added:
08/08/2022
Instructional Plan: The Basics of Audio Equipment for Technical Theatre
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One of the most important functions of sound design is sound amplification. In this lesson, students will learn about basic audio equipment, to include cables, microphones, and the sound system. Students will also demonstrate how to set up a simple sound system.

Subject:
Fine Arts
Theater
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
VDOE Fine Arts
Date Added:
08/29/2022
Instructional Plan: Understanding Copyright of Theatrical Works
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Understanding intellectual property and copyright is crucial to theatre practitioners, be they actors, technicians, directors, or managers. Students will research terms and identify cases of copyright infringement in the theatre arts.

Subject:
Fine Arts
Theater
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
VDOE Fine Arts
Date Added:
08/29/2022
Instructional Plan: Using Computer Building Games to Teach Set Design Principles
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This unit utilizes readily available gaming technology to teach and reinforce principles of theatrical set design. Students will create an original set design using computer gaming applications involving building tools.

Subject:
Fine Arts
Theater
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
VDOE Fine Arts
Date Added:
08/29/2022
Instructional Plan: Writing Original Monologues
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Students will apply the creative process to write original monologues. They will examine and incorporate elements of character, conflict, setting, plot, theme, and dialogue into their scriptwriting. Prompts may be used for making personal, cultural, or historical connections.

Subject:
Fine Arts
Theater
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
VDOE Fine Arts
Date Added:
08/31/2022
Interactive Exercise: Question into Monologue - Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
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Artworks can offer an opportunity to consider different perspectives. Artists are intentional about how they depict people alone or in groups. Spending time to look carefully at expressions, body language, and contextual clues in figural artwork can help students consider ideas about identity, community, and belonging. Use this interactive exercise to guide students as they explore a work by Kehinde Wiley, creatively document the ideas it presents to them, and consider how their thoughts connect with the artist's own ideas and intentions.

Subject:
American History
Cross-Curricular
Fine Arts
History/Social Sciences
Humanities
Theater
Visual Art
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Interactive
Provider:
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA)
Author:
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Date Added:
01/08/2021
John Marshall - Aaron Burr Treason Trial | The King of Crimes
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The Aaron Burr treason trial in John Marshall’s court is one of America’s most important chapters. Just three years after the deadly Hamilton duel, President Thomas Jefferson had Aaron Burr charged with treason for plotting to carve out a kingdom for himself from parts of Louisiana and Mexico. The ensuing “trial of the century” in 1807 Richmond, VA, captivated a young nation. Accusations of treason. Claims of presidential privilege. The rule of law. Some things endure.What happened to Aaron Burr? Was he found guilty of treason? Watch The King of Crimes to find out.

Subject:
American History
Government and Civics
Social Sciences
Theater
Virginia History
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Visual Media
Author:
Trish Reed
Date Added:
04/23/2020
Key Features of Effective Lesson and Unit Plans
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This resource is intended to be used by educators, school, and division leadership to evaluate instructional materials for quality. When lesson plans, unit plans, and other instructional activities are from outside sources, division staff and educators may use and adapt these key features to evaluate the materials. In addition, these key features can be used as a guide for locally developed instructional materials that support the curriculum. 

Subject:
Dance
Music
Theater
Visual Art
Material Type:
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Author:
VDOE Fine Arts
Date Added:
09/27/2023
Literacy Strategies for Elementary Fine Arts Teachers
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In this session, VDOE Reading Specialist Carmen Kurek shares how to effectively implement and connect to literacy strategies in the elementary resource classroom. 

Subject:
Dance
Fine Arts
Music
Theater
Visual Art
Material Type:
Lecture
Lecture Notes
Author:
VDOE Fine Arts
Date Added:
08/01/2022
Professional Learning: African Theatre Exploration
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Explore African theatre techniques and learn how to apply critical thinking and communication skills to your classroom through a lesson of African Theatre history and activities.

Subject:
Fine Arts
Theater
Material Type:
Lecture
Author:
VDOE Fine Arts
Date Added:
08/23/2022