The Institute for Cultural Partnerships announces the publication of What’s Your Name? an exciting new study guide with an accompanying recording of 22 traditional dance tunes, songs and instrumentals from 11 ethnic communities throughout Pennsylvania.

But don’t be fooled. This is not only a study guide for music teachers. The 15 innovative lesson plans can also be used to teach Language Arts, Communications, Physics, Spanish, Journalism, Geography and Social Studies. What’s Your Name includes a Student Fieldwork Guide to encourage oral history and folklife collecting in the community and useful tips for teachers interested in identifying and inviting traditional artists into the classroom to work directly with students. The lesson plans are packed with activities (65 in all) that are coded by ethnic community, curricular area and grade level for easy reference. A Glossary of Key Words and a Pronunciation Key make this study guide accessible and easy to use.

Each lesson plan includes a Teacher’s Page with background information about the music and the culture of the performers, definitions of key terms used, at least three activities for use in the classroom, suggested assessment tools and strategies, follow-up activities for further learning, additional resources and Student’s Page that can be copied and distributed.

To order your copy, complete this form and send it with your check to:

Institute for Cultural Partnerships
3211 North Front Street, Suite 104
Harrisburg, PA 17110

or call us at 717/238-1770.

For more information or to hear sample recordings visit our website at www.culturalpartnerships.org.

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