Lesson Plans

Analyzing Queer Dance

In this lesson plan, students will analyze the work of queer choreographer Sean Dorsey. Through a guided lecture and socratic seminar, students will explore how dance and movement tell stories and the impact dance can have on society, self-expression and activism.

Understanding Micronesian Experiences in Hawaii

In this lesson plan, students will understand the prejudices that Micronesians face in Hawaiian societies. Students will be able to hone their analytical thinking through collaborative thinking, writing, and discussion activities.

Performance as Resilience: BIPOC Artists Throughout the 1900s-1920s

Throughout this lesson plan, students will learn the histories of BIPOC artists through the 1920s and their contributions to Vaudeville, the Harlem Renaissance, and Silent Film. Using primary and secondary sources from multiple media types, students will engage in rigorous discussion and creative projects to reinforce learning. Appropriate for history and or arts classes.