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Visual and Performing Arts
Curriculum Materials Center, David and Lorraine Cheng Library

Selected teaching resources available in the Curriculum Materials Center of the David and Lorraine Cheng Library


VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS - TEACHING AIDS: These provide sample lesson plans and teaching activities.

Burz, H.L. (1999). Performance-based curriculum for music and the visual arts: From knowing to showing. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Call number: Curr.Mats. LB1591 .B84 1999

Laughlin, M.K. & Street, T.P. (1992). Literature-based art & music: Children's books & activities to enrich the K-5 curriculum. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press.
Call number: Curr.Mats. NX303 .L38 1992

New Jersey Department of Education. (1999). New Jersey visual and performing arts curriculum framework: A document in support of the core curriculum standards in the visual and performing arts. Trenton, NJ: New Jersey Department of Education.
Call number: Curr.Mats. LB1561.N4 N58755 1999


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VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS - REFERENCE MATERIALS: Available in Curriculum Materials Reference Room.

ASCD curriculum handbook: A resource for curriculum administrators from the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. (1991). Alexandria,VA: Curriculum/Technology Resource Center.
Call number: Curr.Mats. Ref. LB2806.15 .A793 1991 v.1-2.

Children's song index. (1996). Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.
Call number: Curr.Mats. Ref. ML128 .S3 C55 1996

Choral music for children: An annotated list. (1990). Reston, VA: Music Educators National Conference.
Call number: Curr.Mats. Ref. ML128 .J8 C5 1990

Karp, R.S. (1990). Plays for children and young adults: An evaluative index and guide. New York: Garland Publishers.
Call number: Curr.Mats. Ref. PN1627 .K37 1990

Reid, R. (1995). Children's jukebox: A subject guide to musical recordings and programming ideas for songsters ages one to twelve. Chicago: American Library Association.
Call number: Curr.Mats. Ref. ML156 .4 .C5 R45 1995


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DANCE & THEATER - TEACHING AIDS: These provide sample lesson plans and teaching activities.

Bissinger, K. (1990). Leap into learning: Teaching curriculum through creative dramatics and dance. Austin, TX: Nancy Renfro Studios.
Call number: Curr.Mats. PN3171 .B5 1990

Brokering, L. (1989). Resources for dramatic play. Belmont, CA: Fearon Teacher Aids.
Call number: Curr.Mats. PN3171 .B67 1989

Freeman, J. (2000). A guide for super storytelling events: Rollicking read-alouds and terrific tips. New York: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers.
Call number: Curr.Mats. LB1042 .F8553 2000

Harris, J.A. (1988). Dance a while: Handbook of folk, square, contra, and social dance. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
Call number: Curr.Mats. GV1751 .H322 1988

Johansen, M. (1994). 101 theatre games: Dedicated to the child spirit in everyone. Studio City, CA: Players Press.
Call number: Curr.Mats. PN3157 .J57 1994

McGreevy-Nicolas, S. (1995). Building dances: A guide to putting movements together. Champaign,IL: Human Kinetics.
Call number: Curr.Mats. GV1799 .M3 1995

National Dance Association. (1994). National standards for dance education: What every young American should know and be able to do in dance. Pennington, NJ: Princeton Book Company.
Call number: Curr.Mats. GV1589 .N38 1994

VanSchuyver, J. (1993). Storytelling made easy with puppets. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press.
Call number: Curr.Mats. PN1980 .V36 1993

Walker, P.P. (1993). Bring in the arts: Lessons in dramatics, art, and story writing for elementary and middle school classrooms. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Call number: Curr.Mats. NX303 .W35 1993


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MUSIC - TEXTBOOKS: These are samples of textbooks used in many school districts.

Music!: It's role and importance in our lives. (2000). New York: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.
Call number: Curr.Mats. Text 780 Gle 2000 H.S.

The music connection. (1995). Morristown, NJ: Silver Burdett Ginn.
Call number: Curr.Mats. Text 780 Sil 1995 Gr. K-7

Share the music. (2003). New York: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill School Division.
Call number: Curr.Mats. Text 780 Mac 2003 Gr. K-8

World music: Cultural traditions. (1995). New York: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.
Call number: Curr.Mats. Text 780 Gle 1995 Gr. 7-12


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MUSIC - TEACHING AIDS: These provide sample lesson plans and teaching activities.

Balent, A. (1997). Sounds spectacular band course: Score and teacher's guide. New York: C. Fischer.
Call number: Curr.Mats. MT733 .B377 1997

Britsch, B. M. (1995). One voice: Using music and stories in the classroom. Englewood, CO: Teacher Ideas Press.
Call Number: Curr.Mats. MT930 .B83 1995

Burgie, I. (2003). Share Caribbean music. New York: Macmillan/McGraw Hill.
Call Number:Curr.Mats. MT930 .B875 2003

Campbell, P.S. (2002). Music in childhood: From preschool through the elementary grades. (2nd ed.). Belmont, CA: Schirmer.
Call number: Curr.Mats. MT1 .C226 2002

Dillon, J. (1992). Strictly strings: A comprehensive string method: Conductor's/teacher's manual and score. Van Nuys, CA: Highland/Etling Publishing.
Call number: Curr.Mats. MT259 .D55 S88 1992

Duckworth, W. (1995). A creative approach to music fundamentals. Belmont, CA:Wadsworth Publishing Company.
Call number: Curr.Mats. MT6 .D8333 C7 1995

Erickson, F. (1992). The artistry of fundamentals for band. Van Nuys, CA: Alfred.
Call number: Curr.Mats. MT733 .E7 1992

Feldstein, S. (1988). Yamaha band student: A band method for group or individual instruction. Van Nuys, CA: Alfred.
Call number: Curr.Mats. MT733 .F44 1988

Levene, D.B. (1993). Music through children's literature: Theme and variations. Englewood, CO: Teacher Ideas Press.
Call number: Curr.Mats. MT10 .L55 1993

Marino, J. (1994). Sing us a story: Using music in preschool and family storytimes. Bronx, NY: H.W. Wilson
Call number: Curr.Mats. MT1 .M153 1994

Pearson, B. (1993). Standard of excellence: Comprehensive band method: Conductor score. San Diego, CA: Neil A. Kjos Music Company.
Call number: Curr.Mats. MT733 .P438 1993

Ployhar, J.D. (1972). I recommend: A complete warm-up technique book designed to improve fundamental musicianship. Phoenix, AZ: Byron-Douglas Publications.
Call number: Curr.Mats. MT733 .P6617 1972

Ross, C. M. (1994). The music teacher's book of lists. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Call Number: Curr.Mats. MT10 .R775 1994

Share world music: Songs from Asia and Oceania. (1995). New York: McGraw Hill.
Call Number: Curr.Mats MT930 .S499 1995


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VISUAL ARTS - TEXTBOOKS: These are samples of textbooks used in many school districts.

Art Express. (1998). Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace.
Call Number: Curr. Mats. Text 700 Har 1998 Gr. K-5

Art in focus. (2000). New York: Glencoe.
Call number: Curr.Mats. Text 700 Gle 2000 H.S.

Arttalk. (2000). New York: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.
Call number: Curr.Mats. Text 700 Gle 2000b H.S.

Exploring art. (1999). New York: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.
Call number: Curr.Mats. Text 700 Gle 1999 Gr. 7

Introducing art. (1999). New York: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.
Call number: Curr.Mats. Text 700 Gle 1999 Gr. 6

Understanding art. (1999). New York: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.
Call number: Curr.Mats. Text 700 Gle 1999 Gr. 8


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VISUAL ARTS - TEACHING AIDS: These provide sample lesson plans and teaching activities.

Bafile, C. (1998). Web guide: Fine arts, grades K-6. El Segundo, CA: Classroom Connect.
Call number: Curr.Mats. LB1591 .B24 1998

Campbell, K. J. (2003). Art across the alphabet: Over 100 art experiences that enrich early literacy. Beltsville, MD: Gryphon House.
Call Number: Curr.Mats. LB1139.5 .A78 C36 2003

Effinger, M.U. (1994). Teaching art the easy way: A complete art curriculum and textbook for grades 4-8. Salem, WI: Rainbow Arts Press.
Call number: Curr.Mats. N362 .E375 1994

Englebaugh, D. (2003). Integrating art and language arts through children's literature. Westport, CT: Teacher Ideas Press.
Call Number: Curr.Mats. N362 .E542 2003

Frohardt, D. C. (1999). Teaching art with books kids love: Art elements, appreciation, and design with award-winning books. Golden, CO: Fulcrum Resources.
Call Number: Curr.Mats. N362 .F76 1999

Hume, H. D. (1996). American art appreciation activities kit: Ready-to-use lessons, slides and projects for grades 7-12. Paramus, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Call number: Curr.Mats. N363 .H84 1996

Hume, H.D. (2000). A survival kit for the elementary/middle school art teacher. West Nyack, NY: The Center for Applied Research.
Call number: Curr.Mats. N362 .H86 2000

Kinghorn, H. (1991). Let's meet famous artists: Creative art activity books. Minneapolis,MN: T.S. Dennison.
Call number: Curr.Mats. N361 .K55 1991

Kohl, M. F. (1998). Global art: Activities, projects, and inventions from around the world. Beltsville, MD: Gryphon House.
Call number: Curr.Mats. N362 .K66 1998

Prince, E. S. (2002). Art matters: Strategies, ideas, and activities to strengthen learning across the curriculum. Tucson, AZ: Zephyr Press.
Call number: Curr.Mats. N362 .P75 2002

Ritter, D. (1992). Literature-based art activities: Creative art projects inspired by 45 popular children's books. Cypress, CA: Creative Teaching Press.
Call number: Curr.Mats. N361 .R58 1992

Rodriguez, S. (1999). Culture smart: Ready-to-use slides and activities for teaching multicultural appreciation through art. Paramus, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Call number: Curr.Mats. LC1099 .R65 1999

Romberg, J. (2002). Hooked on art: 265 ready-to-use activities in seven exciting media. Paramus, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Call number: Curr.Mats. N350 .R557 2002

Schirrmacher, R. (2002). Art and creative development for young children. Albany, NY: Delmar Thomson Learning.
Call number: Curr.Mats. LB1139.5.A78 S35 2002

Thompson, S. C. (1998). Folk art tells a story: An activity guide. Englewood, CO: Teacher's Ideas Press.
Call number: Curr.Mats. NX303 .T48 1998

Wachowiak. F. (2001). Emphasis art: A qualitative art program for elementary and middle schools. NY: Longman.
Call Number: Curr. Mats. N350 .W26 2001


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AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS: Available in Media Services.

Amazing Grace. (1993). Weston, CT: Weston Woods.
Call Number: VC 4257

Chapman, L. H. (1989). Teaching art. Worcester, MA: Davis Publications.
Call Number: K265 Gr. 1-3, K264 Gr. 4-6

Guthrie, W. (2001). Daddy-O Daddy! Cambridge, MA: Rounder Records Corp.
Call Number: CD 2648

Marsalis, W. (2002). Jazz for young people curriculum. New York: Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Call Number: K 291

Vincent Van Gogh: A stroke of genius. (1997). New York: A & E Home Video.
Call Number: VC 5131

Zin! Zin! Zin!: A violin. (1996). Lincoln, NE: GPN.
Call Number: VC 5386


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COMPUTER SOFTWARE: Available in the Electronic Resource Center.

Betancourt, P. P. (1996). The ancient Greek theater: An interactive educational experience in pictures and sound. Moorestown, NJ: PseudoNewsFilms and CD-ROMS.
Call Number: [IBM] PA3201 .B48 1996

Make a Masterpiece. (1998). New York: IBM Corp.
Call Number: [IBM/MAC] N7433.8 .N35 1998

Music Ace 2. (1000). Evanston, IL: Harmonic Vision.
Call Number: [IBM/MAC] MT35 .M875 2000

Prepared 8/04 by P. Moore and Y. Roux
Comments & Feedback?
Yvonne Roux, Curriculum Materials Librarian

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