American Bandstand

Please mark your calendar and join us for our next curriculum showcase!

On February 19th we will be holding a celebration of life in the 50's. The fun begins at 1:00 PM, so break out your poodle skirts and your dancing shoes.

Objectives:
Students will demonstrate understanding of the evolution of music and the birth of rock n roll.
Students will demonstrate understanding of dance techniques from different eras.
Students will demonstrate understanding of the influence of the TV on commercialism.
Students will understand the importance and influence of automobiles on the expanding suburban culture.
Students will demonstrate understanding historical events and their influence on modern events.

As well as content, students will be working on team work, problem solving, and research and planning skills.

Students will have 3 weeks to work with their small groups. Very little time will need to be spent outside of class on these projects. It is quite possible that the only thing they will need to work outside of class on is costuming.

1. A 50's dance - Students are working with Mr. Weaver
2. A hit single from the 50's. - Students are working in small groups in class
2. A live newscast featuring the top news story from their assigned year - Students will be working in their small group. Class time will be used for researching, writing, and rehearsing.
3. A live commercial featuring a product popular at the time. Class time will be used for researching, writing, and rehearsing.
4. A car from the 50's. - Students will build a replica car, supplies and class time will be provided.
5. Costumes are highly encouraged. We will be reviewing attire appropriate to the era. Poodle skirts are easy and inexpensive to make!

Family and friends are not only welcome, but encouraged to join us. Break out your poodle skirts, letterman sweaters, and rolled up jeans.