Standards & Curriculum Connections
Find ways to relate the arts elements and content of TPAC’s 2025-26 Season for Young People to your students’ school material and experience.
Curriculum Connections & Academic Standards
Recommended for Grades 3-6
Run Time: 65 minutes
- Science – 3-6.ETS1/ 3-5.ETS2/ 5.PS1.1-2/ 6.ESS2
- Theatre – 5.T.R1.A/ 3-6.T.R2.A/ 3-6.T.R2.B/ 3-6.T.R3.A/ 3-6.T.R3.B/ 6.T.R2.C
- Math – 3.MD.A.2/ 4.MD.A.1/ 4.MD.A.3/ 4.MD.B.4/ 5.NBT.A.1/ 5.NBT.A.4/ 6.RP.A.2/ 6.NS.C.5
- STEM – 3.ETS1.1/ 3.ETS2.1/ 4.ETS2.2-3/ 5.ETS1.1-3/ 6.ETS1.2
Curriculum Connections: Science (Atmosphere, Air Pressure, Density, Mass), STEAM, Theatre, Safe Science, Math, Costume and Set Design, Character, Improvisation, Understanding, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication, Media and Engineering Design processes
Recommended for Grades 3-6
Run Time: 55 minutes
- Fine Arts - 3-6.T.P1.A-B/ 3.T.P2.B/ 3-6.T.R1.A/ 3-6.T.R2.C/ 3-6.T.R3.A/ 3-6.T.R3.B/ 3-6.T.Cn1.A
- Language Arts – 3-5.FL.VA.7b/ 6.L.CSE.1/ 6.L.VAU.5/ 3-6.RL.KID.2/ 3-6.RL.KID.3/ 3-6.RL.CS.4/ 3-6.SL.CC.2/ 3-6.SL.PKI.4
- Science – 3.LS1/ 3-4.LS2/ 3.LS4/ 5.LS1/ 6.LS2
Curriculum Connections: Dramatic Performance, Performance & Technology, Page to Stage – Adapting a Novel into a Play, Narrative, Reading, Comprehension, Writing, Vocabulary, Animals & the Environment, Adapting to new circumstances, Resilience, Endurance, Survival
Recommended for Grades PreK-2
Run Time: 60 minutes
- Early Standards – LE.37-48.2/ CA.37-48.1-2/ CA.37-48.5-6
- ELA – K-2.RL.IKI.7 / K-2.RL.IKI.9 / K-2.RL.RRTC.10 / K-2.SL.CC.1
- Theatre – K-2.T.R1.A/ K-2.T.R2.A/ K-2.T.R2.B/ 1-2.T.R3.C
Curriculum Connections: Puppetry, Visual Art, Fairy Tales, Repetition, Rhyming, Rhythmic Patterns
Recommended for Grades PreK-3
Run Time: 60 minutes
- Early Standards – LE.37-48.1/ LE.37-48.2/ CA.37-48.1-3/ CA.37-48.5-6
- Music – K-3.GM.P1.A-C/ 1.GM.P1.C/ K-3.GM.P2.A/ K-3.GM.P3.A-D/ 1-3.GM.R1.B/K-3.GM.R2.A
- World Language – K-3.ML.C1.2.NL.a-b / K-3.ML.C4.1.NR.a-d / K-3.ML.C3.2.NR.a
- Social Studies – K-3.SSP.06/ K.08/ K.09/ 1.10/ 2.18/ 3.07
- Physical Education – MS.5.K-3
Curriculum Connections: Latin Music, Musical Instruments, Spanish Language & culture, American Sign Language, Social Studies, Geography of the Americas, Physical activity & kid-friendly dance moves
Recommended for Grades 8-12
Run Time: 2hr 45 minutes with one intermission
- Language Arts: 8-12.L.KL.3/ 8-12.RL.KID.3/ 8-12.RL.IKI.7
- Theatre: 8.T.R2.C/ 8.T.R3.A-C/ 8.T.Cn2.B/ 9-12.T.R1.A-B/ 9.T.R2.C/ 9-12.T.Cn2.B
Curriculum Connections: Theatrical Presentation, Historical Literature, Character Development, Relationship Skills, Communication, Economics and Civics, Hard Work, and Partnership.
Recommended for Grades 2-5
Run Time: 60 minutes
- ESL - ELD-SI.2-5.Narrate/ ELD-LA.2-3.Inform.Interpretive
- Theatre – 2-5.T.Cn2.A/ 2.T.R3.C/ 3-5.T.R2.C/ 2.T.R2.B/ 2-5.T.R1.A/ 2-3.T.Cr3.A/ 5.T.Cr1.C/ 2-5.T.P3.A/ 5.T.P1.A
- World Language - ML.C1.2.NH.a-d/ ML.C1.3.NL.a-b/ ML.C1.3.NM.a-b/ ML.C1.5.NL.a-b/ ML.C5.2.NR.a
Curriculum Connections: Dramatic Performance, Performance & Technology, Fairy tales, Fables, Myths, Narrative, Storytelling, Poetry, Creative Writing, Latin America, Perception, Stereotypes, Anti-Bullying and Tolerance, Compassion and Generosity
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 / HS.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 – 5.EW.3/ 6-7.MESH.3/ HS.HGD.1
Curriculum Connections: TN and US History, Fisk University and the Fisk Jubilee Singers®, Listening and Reacting, Choral Singing
Recommended for Grades PreK-2
Run Time: 60 minutes
- Early Standards - PK.AL.CR.4/ PK.AL.SR.5/ PK.SPC.SM.2/ PK-K.RL.KID.2/ PK-K.RL.KID.3/ PK.CC.A.1/ PK.CC.A.4/ PK-K.CC.B.4.a/ K.CC.C.6/ PK.CA.9./ PK.PD.9.
- Mathematics - K.CC.A.1-2/ 1.OA.B.4/ 1.NBT.C.7/ 2.OA.A.1/ 2.OA.D.5
- Theatre – K-1.T.Cr1.A/ K-1.T.Cr1.B/ 1-2.T.Cr1.C/ K-2.T.R2.A/ K-2.T.R2.B/ K.T.R3.A/ 1.T.R3.B/ 2.T.Cn2.A
Curriculum Connections: Literacy, Phonemic Learning, Performing arts, Theatre, Music, Dance, Rhythm, Problem-solving, Social/Emotional Learning, Self Confidence, Teamwork, Storytelling
Recommended for Grades 3-6
Run Time: 60 minutes
- Science Standards – 3.PS1.1-3/ 4.PS3/ 4.LS2/ 5.PS1-PS2/ 6.PS3/ 6.ESS2.1-3
- Theatre – 3-5.T.Cr1.A/ 4-5.T.Cr1.B/ 3-5.T.R1.A/ 3-4.T.R2.B/ 3-4.T.R3.B/ 6.T.P2.B/ 6.T.P3.A/ 6.T.Cr2.B/ 6.T.R2.A/ 6.T.R3.C
Curriculum Connections: Embedded Inquiry, Embedded Technology and Engineering, Physical Science (Matter, Energy, Motion, Forces of Nature), STEAM, Character Acting, Comedy, Health & Safety, Self-Awareness, Self-Confidence, Social Awareness, Respect for Others, Self-Management, Perseverance, Positive Attitude, Responsible Decision Making
Recommended for Grades 5-12
Run Time: 75 minutes
- 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.RL.KID.3/ 5-12.RL.CS.5/ 5-12.RL.CS.6
Curriculum Connections: Historical Literature, Relationship Skills, Self-Awareness, Economics and Civics, Theatrical Presentation, Solo Performance
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 / HS.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 – 5.EW.3/ 6-7.MESH.3/ HS.HGD.1
- Computer Science – 5.NI / MS.NI
Curriculum Connections: TN and US History, Fisk University and the Fisk Jubilee Singers®, Listening and Reacting, Choral Singing
Recommended for Grades 2-12
Run Time: 60 minutes
- Theatre – 3-5.T.Cr1.A/ 4-5.T.Cr1.B/ 3-5.T.R1.A/ 3-4.T.R2.B/ 3-4.T.R3.B/ 6-8.T.P2.B/ 6-8.T.P3.A/ 6-8.T.Cr2.B/ 6-8.T.R2.A/ 6-8.T.R3.C / HS.T.Cr1.B/ HS3-HS4.T.Cr3.C/ HS3-HS4.T.R1.A
- Visual Arts – 2-HS.MA.Cr1.A/ 2-HS.MA.Cn1.B/ 2-HS.VA.Cr1.A/ HS.VA.Cr1.B/ HS.VA.P1.A/ 2-7.VA.P2.A/ 2-HS.VA.R1.B/ 2-HS.VA.R2.A/ 2-HS.VA.R3.A/ HS.T.Cr3.C
Curriculum Connections: Non-Verbal Physical Theater, Comedy, Sculpture, Circus, Defying Gravity, Movement, Technology, Fine Art
Recommended for Grades PreK-3
Run Time: Four 20-minute episodes
- Early Standards – LE.37-48.1/ LE.37-48.2/ CA.37-48.1-3/ CA.37-48.5-6
- Music – K-3.GM.P1.A-C/ 1.GM.P1.C/ K-3.GM.P2.A/ K-3.GM.P3.A-D/ 1-3.GM.R1.B/K-3.GM.R2.A
- World Language – K-3.ML.C1.2.NL.a-b / K-3.ML.C4.1.NR.a-d / K-3.ML.C3.2.NR.a
- Social Studies – K-3.SSP.06/ K.08/ K.09/ 1.10/ 2.18/ 3.07
- Physical Education – MS.5.K-3
Curriculum Connections: Latin Music, Musical Instruments, Spanish Language & culture, American Sign Language, Social Studies, Geography of the Americas, Physical activity & kid-friendly dance moves
Recommended for Grades 5-12
Run Time: 75 minutes
- 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.RL.KID.3/ 5-12.RL.CS.5/ 5-12.RL.CS.6
Curriculum Connections: Historical Literature, Relationship Skills, Self-Awareness, Economics and Civics, Theatrical Presentation, Solo Performance
Recommended for Grades PreK-4
Run Time: 48 minutes
- Early Standards - PK.AL.CR.4/ PK.AL.SR.5/ PK.SPC.SM.2/ PK-K.RL.KID.2/ PK-K.RL.KID.3/ PK.CA.9./ PK.PD.9.
- Theatre – K-1.T.Cr1.A/ K-1.T.Cr1.B/ 1-2.T.Cr1.C/ K-2.T.R2.A/ K-2.T.R2.B/ K.T.R3.A/ 1.T.R3.B/ 2.T.Cn2.A
- Music – K-4.GM.Cn2.A/ K-2.GM.R2.A/ K-4.GM.Cr3.A
- ELA – K-1.FL.PA.2/ K.FL.VA.7b.iii/ 1.FL.VA.7b.iii-iv/ K-4.SL.CC.2/ 2-4.SL.PKI.4
Curriculum Connections: Drama, Early Learning & Development, Music, Social & Emotional Learning
Recommended for Grades 3-6
Run Time: 32 minutes
- Science Standards – 3.PS1.1-3/ 4.PS3/ 4.LS2/ 5.PS1-PS2/ 6.PS3/ 6.ESS2.1-3
- Theatre Standards – 3-5.T.Cr1.A/ 4-5.T.Cr1.B/ 3-5.T.R1.A/ 3-4.T.R2.B/ 3-4.T.R3.B/ 6.T.P2.B/ 6.T.P3.A/ 6.T.Cr2.B/ 6.T.R2.A/ 6.T.R3.C
Curriculum Connections: Embedded Inquiry, Embedded Technology and Engineering, Physical Science (Matter, Energy, Motion, Forces of Nature), STEAM, Character Acting, Comedy, Health & Safety, Self-Awareness, Self-Confidence, Social Awareness, Respect for Others, Self-Management, Perseverance, Positive Attitude, Responsible Decision Making
Recommended for Grades PreK-3
Run Time: 60 minutes
- Early Standards - PK.AL.CR.4/ PK.AL.SR.5/ PK.SPC.SM.2/ PK-K.RL.KID.2/ PK-K.RL.KID.3/ PK.CA.9./ PK.PD.9.
- World Language - ML.C1.2.NH.a-d/ ML.C1.3.NL.a-b/ ML.C1.3.NM.a-b/ ML.C1.5.NL.a-b/ ML.C5.2.NR.a
- Music – K-3.GM.Cn2.A/ K-3.GM.Cn1.A/ K-3.GM.R3.A/ K-3.GM.R1.A
- Theatre – K-1.T.Cr1.A/ K-1.T.Cr1.B/ 1-2.T.Cr1.C/ K-3.T.R2.A/ K-3.T.R2.B/ K.T.R3.A/ 1-3.T.R3.B/ 2-3.T.Cn2.A
Curriculum Connections: Hip-Hop Culture, Cuban Culture, Multi-generational Relationships, Overcoming Fear, Building Confidence, Rhyming, Dance and Movement, Counting, Bi-lingual Storytelling (English/Spanish)
Recommended for Grades 10-12
Run Time: 75 minutes. Mature Content.
- ELA - 10-12.RL.KID.3/ 10-12.RL.CS.5/ 10-12.RL.CS.6/ 11-12.RL.IKI.7
- Media - HS1-HS3.MA.Cr1.A/ HS1-HS3.MA.P2.B/ HS1-HS2.MA.R1.B/ HS1-HS3.MA.R2.A/ HS3.MA.R3.A
- Theatre - HS1-HS4.T.R1.A/ HS1-HS4.T.R1.B/ HS1.T.R2.B/ HS1-HS4.T.Cn1.A/ HS1-HS4.T.Cn1.B/ HS1-HS2.T.Cn2.A/ HS2-HS4.T.Cn2.C
Curriculum Connections: Live Theatre, Empathy for Others, Socioeconomics, Homelessness, Mental Health, Coping with Addiction, Social Awareness, Relationships, Community Civic Responsibility