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Charlotte’s Web

Recommended for Grades K-5

Run Time: 60 minutes

  • ELA –K-2.FL.VA.7a / K-5.FL.VA.7b / 3-5.FL.VA.7c
  • Theatre – K-5.T.P1.A / K-1.P3.A / 2-5.T.Cr1.A
  • General Music–GM.P1.B / 1-5.GM.P3.A
  • Health – K-5.EW.2

CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS – Communication and Language Arts, Literature Based, Music, Relationships and Family, Perseverance, Friendship, Communication, Loyalty

BENZAITEN

Recommended for Grades 3-7

Run Time: 60 minutes

  • Music – 3-5.GM.P3.B / 3.GM.P1.B / 4-5.GM.P1.C / 6-8.GM.R1.C / 6-7.GM.R2.A

CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS – Music, Rhythm, Rhythmic Patterns, Instrumentation, Percussion, Group Performance

Under Pressure!

Recommended for Grades 3-8

Run Time: 60 minutes

  • Science – PS1-PS3 / 3.ETS1-ETS2 / 4.PS3 / 4.ESS2 / 4.ETS1-ETS2 / 5.PS1-PS2 / 5.ETS1-ETS2 / 6.PS3 / 6.ESS2 / 6.ETS1 / 7.PS1 / 7.ETS2
  • Theatre – 3-T.P1.B / 3-5.T.Cr1.A / 6-8.T.P2.A / 6-8.T.P2.B
  • Health – 3-5.DP.3 / 3-5.S.5

CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS – Science, Physical Science, STEAM, Theatre, Health, Respect for Others, Perseverance, Positive Attitude, and Responsible Decision Making

A Christmas Carol

by the Nashville Repertory Theatre

 

Recommended for Grades 5-12

Run Time: 150 minutes plus one 15-minute intermission

  • Theatre – 5.T.P1.B/ 5.T.P3.A/ 6-8.T.P1.A-B/ 6-8.T.P2.A/ 6-8.T.P3.A/ 10-12.T.P1.B/ 9-12.T.P2.A/ 9-10.T.P3.A/ 11.T.P3.B/ 12.T.P2.B
  • Social Studies and Economics – 9-12.SSP.05/ 9-12.E.04
  • ELA – 5-12.8.15/ 5-12.RL.KID.3/ 5-12.RL.CS.5/ 5-12.RL.CS.6/

CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS – Historical Literature, Relationship Skills, Self-Awareness, Economics and Civics, Theatrical Presentation

Fisk Jubilee Singers® in Concert

Recommended for Grades 5-12

Run Time: 60 minutes

  • Music – 5/HS.GM.P3.D / 6-8.GM.P3.B / 5-HS.GM.Cn2.A / GM.R2.B / 6-8.GM.R1.C / 5.GM.R3.A
  • Social Studies – 9-12.AAH.25 / 9-12.AAH.31 / 8.72 / 5-12.SSP.05
  • Health & Emotional Wellness – EW.3/ 6-7.MESH.3/ HS.HGD.1

CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS – TN and US History, Fisk University and the Fisk Jubilee Singers®, Listening and Reacting, Choral Singing

Step Afrika!

Recommended for Grades K-12

Run Time: 60 minutes

  • Dance – K-5.D.P1.B / K-8.D.P1.C / K-5.D.Cr1.B / K-5.D.R1.A / 6-8.D.P2.B / 6-8.D.Cr1.B / HS1-HS4.D.P1.B / HS1-HS4.D.P2.A / HS1-HS4.D.Cr1.B
  • Social Studies – K-3.02 / 1.02 / 2.03 / 3-12.SSP.06 / AAH.05 / AAH.14
  • Music –GM.P1.B / 1-5.GM.P3.B / 6.GM.R1.C / 7.GM.P1.D / 8.GM.Cr1.A / HS.GM.R1.A / HS.GM.Cn2.A

CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS – Musicality, Dance, Group Work, African History, Rhythm, History

Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny

Recommended for Grades PreK-3

Run Time: 60 minutes

  • Early Standards – SPC.SA.1 / PK.SPC.SA.3 / PK.SPC.SA.7 / PK.SPC.SM.2
  • ELA – K-3.RL.IKI.7 / K-3.RL.IKI.9 / K-3.RI.IKI.9 / K-3.RL.RRTC.10 / K-3.SL.CC.1

CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS – Puppetry, Visual Art, Literature, Rhyming, Rhythmic Patterns, Repetition, Passage of Time

Astronaut Group 1

Recommended for Grades 5-8

Run Time: 80 minutes – no intermission

  • Social Studies –5-8.SSP.01, 5-8.SSP.02, 5-8.SSP.03, 5-8.SSP.05, 5-8.SSP.06
  • THEATRE – T.R2.A, 5-8.T.R2.B, 5-8.T.R3.A, 5-8.T.R3.B, 6-8.T.R3.C
  • Science –ESS1, 6.ESS2, 6-8.ESS3, 8.ESS1, 8.ESS2

CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS – World and American History, Social Justice, Science & Math, Storytelling, Political Science, English, Creative Writing, Current Events, STEAM

Walk Together Children: The 150th Anniversary of the Fisk Jubilee Singers®

Recommended for Grades 5-12

Run Time: 55 minutes

  • Music – 5/HS.GM.P3.D / 6-8.GM.P3.B / 5-HS.GM.Cn2.A / GM.R2.B / 6-8.GM.R1.C / 5.GM.R3.A
  • Social Studies – 9-12.AAH.25 / 9-12.AAH.31 / 8.72 / 5-12.SSP.05
  • Health & Wellness – EW.3/ 6-7.MESH.3/ HS.HGD.1
  • Computer Science –NI / MS.NI

CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS –  TN and US History, Fisk University and the Fisk Jubilee Singers®, Choral Music

Dr. Kaboom’s Newton’s Laws of Motion

Arts Engagement

 

Recommended for Grades 3-8

Run Time: Three 32-minute segments.

  • Science – PS2.1-2/ 5.PS2/ 7.ETS2/ 8.PS2
  • Theatre – 6-8.T.P2.A-B
  • Math – C.D.AD.C.17/ 3.MD.A.2/ 4.MD.A.1
  • STEM – 3-5, 6, 8.ETS1
  • Computer Science – NI / 4.NI / 5.NI / MS.NI

CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS –  Sir Isaac Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion: Inertia, Acceleration, Action/Reaction, Safe Science, Math, Costume and Set Design, Character, Improvisation, Understanding, Respect, Cooperation, Making good choices, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication

Jacked! by Idris Goodwin

Recommended for Grades K-4

Run Time: 60 minutes

  • ELA – K-4.KID.2 / K-4.RL.KID.3 / 1.RL.CS.6 / 3.RL.CS.6 / K-4.RL.IKI.7 / K.RL.IKI.9 / 2.RL.IKI.9 / 4.SL.PKI.4
  • Theatre – VA.Cn1.A / K-1.T.P1.A / 2.T.P1.B / 3-4.T.Cr1.A / 1.T.R1.A
  • Computer Science – K.NI / N1 / 2.N1 / 3.NI / 4.NI

CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS – Storytelling, Narration, Problem-Solving, Family Dynamic, Helping, Rhyming, Poetry, Music, Sound Design, Digital Technology, Role Playing, Imagination, Creativity

Doodle Pop

Recommended for Grades PreK-2

Run Time: 52 minutes

  • World Language – C1.2.NL.a-b
  • Theatre – T.P3.A / K.T.R1.A / 1.T.Cr3.B / 1.T.Cr1.C / 2.T.Cr1.C / 2.T.Cr3.B
  • Early Learning – AL.CR.4 / PK.AL.SR.5 / PK.SPC.SA.2 / PK.RL.KID.2 / K.RL.KID.2

CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS – Performance & Interactive Design, Clowning and Physical Theatre, Music & Composition, Sound Design, Projection & Digital Technology – Perspective, Light, Scale, Animation; Ocean habitats and sea life, Role Playing, Imagination, Creativity

Miss Nelson Has a Field Day

Recommended for Grades K-5

Run Time: 65 minutes

  • Math – OA.A.1 / 1.OA.C.6 / 2.OA.B.2 /
  • Theatre – K-5.T.R1.A / K-5.T.R2.B / 1-2.T.R3.B / 2.T.R3.C / 5.T.Cn2.A / 3-4.T.Cr3.B / 4.T.Cr1.C
  • Social Studies – 02 / 2.28 / 2.29 / 4.07 / 4.26 / SSP.05
  • Computer Science – K.NI / N1 / 2.N1 / 3.NI / 4.NI / 5.NI
  • Physical Education – 1.0-5 / FPA.1.1 / FPA.1.2 / FPA.1.3 / FPA.1.4 / FPA.1.5 / FPA.2.0 / FPA.2.1 / FPA.2.2 / FPA.2.3 / FPA.2.4 / FPA.2.5

CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS –  Reading, Writing, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Measurement, Teamwork, Collaboration, Encouragement, Discipline, Dedication, Resilience, Creativity, Theatre, Music

The American Revolution

Recommended for Grades 4-12

Run Time: 50 minutes

  • Social Studies – 02 / SSP.05 / SSP.06 / 7.31 / 8.13 / 8.15 / 8.17 / 8.20 / 8.22 / AH.50 / CI.07 / P.41 /
  • Theatre – T.R2.A / 5.T.R2.C / 5.T.Cn2.A / 6-8.T.R2.B / 6-8.T.R3.A / 8.T.R3.B / 7.T.R3.C / 6.T.Cn1.A / HS1.T.R1.A / HS1-HS4.T.R1.B / HS2.T.R2.A / HS3.T.R3.A / HS4.T.Cn1.A

CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS –  American History, American Revolution, Groupwork, Spatial Awareness, The New World, Sons of Liberty, Independence, Boston Tea Party, Physical Theatre, Storytelling, Comprehension, Creativity

Diary of a Wombat

Recommended for Grades K-3

Run Time: 45 minutes

  • Science – K.ESS3.1 / 2.LS1.1-3 / 1-3.LS2 / 3.LS.4
  • Social Studies – K.2 / K-1.21 / K.23-25 / 1.29 / 2.9 / 2.26 / 2.34 / 3.8 / 3.13 / 3.25
  • Theatre – K-3.T.R1.A / K-3.T.R2.A-B / 1-3.T.R3.C / K-3.T.Cn1.A
  • ELA – K-3.RL.KID.1 / K-3.RL.KID.3 / K-3.RL.CS.6 / K-3.RL.IKI.7 / K-3.RL.IKI.9
  • Computer Science – K.NI / N1 / 2.N1 / 3.NI

Classroom Connections – Animal Behavior and Habitat, Storytelling, Theatre, Instrumental Music, Biodiversity and Change, Ecosystems, Supply and Demand, Responsible Decision Making and Behavior

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