Discovering the Culture of Gullah

In this lesson, students will learn about the Gullah culture through the vivid paintings of Jonathan Green. Students will rotate in activity stations that provide opportunities to observe, reflect, and create movement inspired by Green's art. The lesson culminates in a writing exercise prompting students to describe significant aspects of the Gullah people and culture in an essay.

Resource ID#: 164917 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Dance

Grade Level(s): 5

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector, Computer Media Player

Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes

Keywords: Gullah, dance, movement, paintings, cultural, Jonathan Green

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Project, Video/Audio/Animation, Image/Photograph, Instructional Technique

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction

Resource Collection: Arts for a Complete Education (ACE)

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