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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Tango

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the music of Buenos Aires as they hear and then dance the Tango. They practice basic Tango rhythm, learn to sing the song, "Any Turkey can Tango," then practice a few Tango-riffic dance steps with a partner. What a...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pastimes: Music and Dance

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Play the lively music of flamenco and tango for your emerging Spanish speakers, and introduce them to popular dances from Spanish-speaking countries around the world. Discuss various types of music and dance, showing either pictures or...
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Other

Welcome Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site that provides information about the main cities of Argentina together with their history, landscapes, legends and services. There is travel information as well as topical content such as articles on tango, paleontology and...
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Other

Ballroom dancers.com: Learn the Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on the history and styles of ballroom dances. Find the type of dance you're interested in and the site will provide an overview, syllabus, featured steps, and even music.
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Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Spanish 4: Semester 2: Las Artes

For Students 9th - 10th
In this learning module, students learn how to talk about the fine arts in Spanish-speaking countries. They will learn about some artists, authors, and other significant individuals, places, and events in the Spanish world. Includes...
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Website
ArgentinaXplora.com

Argentinaexplora.com: El Tango

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish content; learn about the traditional latin dance and music for from Argentina, the tango, in this description of the form with various accompanying articles on the topic.
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Other

Buenos Aires Tango: Tango

For Students 9th - 10th
In this site you will find out all about the tango of Buenos Aires: milongas, teachers, places where to learn how to dance and the tango shows in Buenos Aires. Cultural exhibitions such as Art, literature, theatre, articles and essays...
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Other

Welcome Argentina: Tango in Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
Tango plays a large part in the Argentinian cultural identity. Here find information, pictures and music about the dance of the tango.
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Article
Other

Danceport: Tango

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides brief history of the dance and a dance school class syllabus.
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Study Languages

Study Spanish: El Tango

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a cultural explanation in Spanish or English with a few comprehension questions about the tango. Additional links are provided for more information on this dance that originated in Buenos Aires. Great reading selection for...
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Central Home

Central Home: Tango History

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of the tango is described well. It tells where the tango originated and what it is now. Also, the different styles are explained.
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Other

Mundo Latino: Seccion De Musica

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is a compilation of links to other sites that feature Hispanic music and artists. It includes a list of musicians, song site links and music portals, and Spanish language radio/television stations.