Social Studies Theater Workshop (6-8)
| Program Description: |
In this Social Studies Theater Workshop, an artist works with teachers to devise a three-day residency designed to give students a deeper connection to historical characters and/or current events rel... Read more
In this Social Studies Theater Workshop, an artist works with teachers to devise a three-day residency designed to give students a deeper connection to historical characters and/or current events related to a current study unit. Students learn how to develop a detailed historical or current day character by creating a personal biography as well as physical and vocal characterization. Students are prepared to present a specific viewpoint that takes into consideration their character"s motivations, feelings, and aspirations using historically-available resources. HartBeat's teaching artist works closely with the classroom teacher to identify primary sources for students to investigate their respective characters as well as other resource material such as History Alive or Junior Scholastic. Students are taught theater skills such as improvisation, script writing and character development. Final presentations may include developing theatrical scenes or alternative creative formats such as a television talk show. Our workshops are highly customizable. Topics that have been studied in the past are: events leading up to the US Revolutionary War; the UN"s Convention on the Rights of the Child and debate over "taxing the rich."
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| Cost Per Student: |
$10 |
| Available to Grade(s): |
6, 7, 8 |
| Program Can Serve: |
Music, Theater, Dance |
| Art Form: |
Theater |
| Curriculum Focus: |
English Language Arts, Social Studies |
| Program Type: |
Grade Level Program |
| Integration Continuum Level: |
Integration |
| # of Visits: |
3 |
| Length of Visit: |
45 min |
| Location: |
In-School |
| Program Format: |
In-School Short Term Residency |
| Availability: |
All year long. |
| Total Number of Classrooms can Serve: |
25 |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
yes |
| Meeting Method: |
Email, Phone |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: |
Basic theater game equipment, such as balls, large writing pads, any props needed for warm-up exercises or in the scene work, etc. |
| Materials School Provides: |
Whiteboard, pencils, chart paper, open space |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: |
No set-up required. Space for warm up exercises needed. |
| Program Learning Objective: |
I can explain the causes and effects of events in the past. I can construct arguments using claims and evidence from multiple sources.I can generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and wo... Read more
I can explain the causes and effects of events in the past. I can construct arguments using claims and evidence from multiple sources. I can generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work relating to historical or current events.
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| Parent Engagement Opportunities: |
Teachers and supportive adults are encouraged to create safe space for students to learn. |
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