Connecting  To Our World Through Music, Art and Movement

Overview

This project is intended to connect Chittenden South Supervisory Union through Web 2.0 tools and the cultures of the World.

Objectives

This project will have the following impact on our schools:

• Students will be interacting with one another through this wiki.
• Students will learn about other cultures through interdisciplinary approaches.
• Students will participate in an interactive culminating event.

Team

Shelburne Community School

• Diana Burritt, Music Educator, grades K-3
• Vasanthi Meyette and Deb KillKelley, Team Spirit Kindergarten Teachers
• Mary Nelson, Physical Educator, grades K-2
• Kathy Caraher, Art Educator, grades K-3

Hinesburg Community School

Charlotte Community School

Allen Brook School

• Danielle Trasciatti-Holmberg, Music Educator, grades K-4

Williston Central School

Timeline

• Planning: August
• Kickoff: September

1.  SCS begins preparing unit on India  
2.  ABS (just music as of now) begins preparing unit on Japan
3. Collaboration Through wiki: Ongoing

• Celebration:

1. December- SCS presents to District Schools
2. April- ABS (just music as of now) presents to District Schools

Tasks

• Present to interested parties (Deb and Diana)
• Choose Culture of Study (Vasanthi)
• Update wiki as needed (All)
• Meetings between teachers involved (All)
• Comunication between District Schools via Video Conferencing Software (Diana) As of 11/1, Charlotte and Allen Brook are connected through OOVOO. (oovoo.com) As of 11/12. Hinesburg is also connected.
• Funding needed to support video conferencing (Minimal funding)

Format of Shelburne Presentation:

• Begin with song from India
• Pop-up facts- Children will stand, and present some facts about the music and culture of India
• Students will perform a dance
• Questions from Allen Brook, Charlotte, Hinesburg students for our performers

Format of Allen Brook School Presentation:

• Mrs. T-H and students will begin with a Japanese drawing song. You can try it along with us! You'll need paper and a writing utensil.  We'll be using small white boards and markers.
• Students will perform a Japanese hand game.
• Questions from Charlotte, Hinesburg, and Shelburne for our performers.

 Related Links

• Friends of Indian Music and Dance~Vermont's Own Connection to the Culture of India
• Dewali, India's Festival of Lights-National Geographic Kids

• http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/archives/cool/03-10/handgames.html- Japanese hand game!

• http://www.africaguide.com/culture/music.htm~ Great starting place to learn about African cultures, intruments, and more!
• http://www.jehkulu.org~ Dance and Drum Theater, bringing the spirit of West african music to New England