Enduring Understanding 2: The arts reflect and document cultural trends and historical events, and help explain how new directions in the arts have emerged.

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Number: TH.68.H.2
Title: The arts reflect and document cultural trends and historical events, and help explain how new directions in the arts have emerged.
Type: Enduring Understanding
Subject: Theatre
Grade: 68
Big Idea: Historical and Global Connections

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Independent

TH.68.H.2.In.a
Identify societal and cultural influences on theatrical productions.
TH.68.H.2.In.b
Identify similarities and differences among audiences.
TH.68.H.2.In.c
Identify theatrical resources in the community.
TH.68.H.2.In.d
Identify a variety of theatre genres.

Supported

TH.68.H.2.Su.a
Recognize societal and cultural influences on theatrical productions.
TH.68.H.2.Su.b
Recognize characteristics of various types of audiences.
TH.68.H.2.Su.c
Recognize theatrical resources in the community.
TH.68.H.2.Su.d
Recognize a variety of theatre genres.

Participatory

TH.68.H.2.Pa.a
Explore socially and culturally significant theatre.
TH.68.H.2.Pa.b
Recognize a characteristic of an audience.
TH.68.H.2.Pa.c
Recognize a theatrical resource in the community.
TH.68.H.2.Pa.d
Recognize a theatre genre.

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Lesson Plans

Creating a Musical:

Students will use the integration of music and sound to create a musical to perform in class. The music and sound will be edited and used through the students’ electronic devices (iPads, tablets, smart phones, etc.)

Type: Lesson Plan

From Stage to Stage:

Middle school theatre students will explore cultural, social, and political influences that have shaped theater spaces over time.

Type: Lesson Plan

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