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Taylor Hicks: Making the Grade

Social Studies. For grade(s) K-4.

Taylor Hicks is playing his harmonica.

Subject & Standards

Arts: Dance: 1. Movement Elements. 2. Choreography. 3. Dance and Meaning.

Needs Assessment/Rational

If Taylor Hicks sings to a falling tree in the woods, does anybody hear him?

Equipment/Materials Needed

Taylor Hicks, falling tree, harmonica.

Understandings & Goals

Understanding how America thinks.

Questions Answered

I am Taylor, hear me roar!

Assessment

Blueberry is better than yellowberry.

Instructional Strategies

Go east.

Procedures

1) open door. 2) close door. 3) say “knock, knock”

Lesson Created By

This lesson was created by Justin Wageman. Learn more about Justin Wageman on their profile page.