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World history song pdfs
Hip Hop Griot; Rapping African Folktales & Oral Traditions
Oral tradition is essential to all societies. This is particularly important in societies where a large number people were not literate. The culture and traditions of most African civilizations was not carried on through a written language. The history and traditions of Africa were continued over the centuries, orally through storytellers and through performance by the entire village or tribe. The class will be divided in to groups of five or six who will write, design, and perform an Afric
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6th - 11th
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Great Depression - Song Analysis Project with Rubric (This Land is Your Land)
Great Depression - Song Analysis Project with Rubric (This Land is Your Land) - This 4 page Great Depression teaching resource contains a project that requires students to analyze the song This Land id Your Land by Woody Guthrie and the ways in which it relates to the overall events of the Great Depression. The famous song became an anthem of the Great Depression era and is an excellent tool for student analysis in order to show their interpretive skills and their ability to relate a source to t
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5th - 10th
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How to Write an Enduring Issue Essay (Global II Essay included)
INCLUDES:-"Jingle Bells" song to remember 9 major enduring issues- Full Enduring Issues Essay (I use after teaching nationalism)- Essay Outline example answer keyI use this guide the first time I give my sophomores a full NYS Global Exam Enduring Issue Essay to complete. Ideally, they've already been instructed on the basic concept of an enduring issue. It takes roughly a week to complete together in class with additional work given outside the classroom. While it is a big time commitment, I ha
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10th
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Also included in: NYS Global Two Regents Full-Year Curriculum: Updated for New Exam
Protest Songs: Vietnam War & Iraq War
This one-page, two-sided PDF provides the lyrics to the songs "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival and "Holiday" by Green Day along with questions that check for student understanding and prompt quality class discussion. It is an exciting, fun, and interesting way to introduce a unit on the Vietnam War in a way that really garners students' interest.
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9th - 12th
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Economics & History: The Beatles "Revolution" song (Vietnam War, communism, '68)
The preview includes the lyrics and 1 of the handout's 8 questions, along with the answer key. The answer key provides a lot of historical insight into the song for the students, although the students generally understand the true meaning while listening to the song.
Before playing the song, give a brief background on the year of 1968 (Vietnam War and global protests) and all of the worldwide protests that were taking place.
Now play the song. This is the youtube link to hear it: https://www.
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD: Germany – O Christmas Tree FREEBIE
*** FREE ***Overview: This product is a curriculum integration tool incorporating music, history and cultural traditions. The lesson is built around students learning some facts about Christmas Around the World as is found in Germany, singing a famous German Christmas carol, O Christmas Tree and playing a recorder and/or Easy Tone Chimes & Bells arrangement of the song. Materials:• Teaching Suggestions• Fact Sheet• Song Sheet: O Christmas Tree• Music for Recorder• Music & Instructions
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
We Didn't Start the Fire Fall Out Boy Lyric Analysis: Sociological Imagination
In 2023 Fall Out Boy created an updated version of Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire." The lyrics are posted on this document and students are asked to answer two reflection questions and create their own lines to add with what Fall Out Boys included. This is a great start or final activity in a Sociology class as it reminds students how history connects to biography, and biography connects to history. This is good practice for students using their Sociological Imagination. Teacher key
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9th - 12th
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Tingalayo (2-Part w/Triangle, Tambourine, Two-Tone Block, Bongos & Maracas)
TINGALAYO (2-Part Equal Voices w/Triangle, Tambourine, Two-Tone Block, Bongos & Maracas)A well-known Caribbean folk song, this super fun song tells the story of a stubborn donkey! Music students will fall in love with this upbeat, Latin-feel song!2-Part Equal VoicesUnison w/easy unison and 2-part chorusAdd optional triangles, tambourines, two-tone blocks, bongos and maracasChords included for ukulele or guitarPiano track available
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3rd - 8th
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The Wellerman (SA/2-Part Mixed Voices w/Tambourine, Hand Claps, Flute, Violin)
A 19th Century New Zealand sea shanty/folksong, The Wellerman went viral in 2021. This fun, easy arrangement will bring the house down at your next performance! Dress it up with optional tambourine, hand claps, flute or violin. SA/2-Part Mixed Voices Great for upper elementary, middle school or above Instrument cues in score May be performed with accompaniment or a cappella. Late intermediate level piano accompaniment Chords included for guitar, uke, or banjo. Piano Accompaniment Track available
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3rd - 10th
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We Speak Peace (SSA/3-Part Mixed Voices)
WE SPEAK PEACESSAThis beautiful, flowing piece tell us that if we encourage and speak peace, maybe others will get the message and pass it on as well. Your ladies will love the beautiful harmonies and comfortable range. SSA (or may be sung as 3-part mixed voices) Excellent for concerts, Martin Luther King celebrations, Memorial Day or Veterans Day. Advanced Intermediate piano accompaniment Chords included for other instruments Piano Accompaniment Track available on this site.
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4th - 12th
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We Speak Peace (SAB)
WE SPEAK PEACESABThis beautiful, flowing piece tell us that if we encourage and speak peace, maybe others will get the message and pass it on as well. Your choirs will love the beautiful harmonies and comfortable range. SAB (or may be sung as 3-part mixed voices) Excellent for concerts, Martin Luther King celebrations, Memorial Day or Veterans Day. Advanced Intermediate piano accompaniment Chords included for other instruments Piano Accompaniment Track available on this site.
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4th - 12th
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Columbus Day Poem and Songs
Perfect for Columbus Day!
Here are 3 poems/songs for little learners to take home on Columbus Day. We sang these in class the whole week then I gave them this handout to take home and sing with their parents. I had a lot of positive feedback from parents saying their kids learned a lot and really enjoyed these songs!!
**I do not take credit for writing these songs/poems**
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PreK - 6th
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CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD: Poland – INFANT HOLY, INFANT LOWLY
*** $3.00 ***Overview: This product is a curriculum integration tool incorporating music, history and cultural traditions. The lesson is built around students learning some facts about Christmas Around the World as is found in Poland, singing a famous Polish Christmas carol, Infant Holy, Infant Lowly and playing a recorder and/or Easy Tone Chimes & Bells arrangement of the song. Materials:• Teaching Suggestions• Fact Sheet• Song Sheet: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly• Music for Recorder• Music &
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
October 28th: Oxi Day | SONG (Greek)
Fwnazoume Oxi! is a Greek song/nursery rhyme I wrote for my daughter's Greek EC classroom to celebrate October 28th: Oxi Day! It incorporates basic vocabulary, singing, movement and play to increase comprehension while having fun! I hope you like it and choose to sing it with the curious little people in your classroom, and in your life! :)
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PreK - 1st
Goodnight Saigon Billy Joel Lyrics Vietnam Handout
A worksheet that dissects the lyrics to the Billy Joel song "Goodnight Saigon" for students studying World and/or US History.
*Created to be handed out before song is played for class
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Latinoamerica by Calle 13 - Song activity
Duration of the activity: 50 mnsThe student will be presented to a representative song that portraits the meaning of being a latino citizen.Page 1: Song description and band review.Page 2: Full song in Spanish.Page 3. First activity, meaning of some retoric and comparative sentences.Page 4: Second activity, assigned as homework. Student will conduct a historical research about the lyrics refferences such as Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Benedettis poem and the military dictatorship in the 70's.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Vietnam Video Project
The Vietnam War brought about a new type of music in response to growing pain and tension in the United States. The culture and identity of many Americans were changing during this period as many felt the government was not protecting their interests. Take a look at this article to explain the importance of music during this period.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: US History (Reconstruction to Present) Unit Projects
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD: Wales - DECK THE HALL
*** $3.00 ***Overview: This product is a curriculum integration tool incorporating music, history and cultural traditions. The lesson is built around students learning some facts about Christmas Around the World as is found in Wales, singing a famous Welsh Christmas carol, Deck the Hall and playing a recorder and/or Easy Tone Chimes & Bells arrangement of the song. Materials:• Teaching Suggestions• Fact Sheet• Song Sheet: Deck the Hall• Music for Recorder• Music & Instructions for Tone
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3rd - 12th
Jump Rope Rhymes
This is just a collections of jump rope rhymes that can be cut (to 3 1/2" x 5") and laminated. Great for recess, a poetry unit or a discussion of folklore.
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1st - 6th
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CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD: France - BRING A TORCH, JEANNETTE, ISABELLA
*** $3.00 ***Overview: This product is a curriculum integration tool incorporating music, history and cultural traditions. The lesson is built around students learning some facts about Christmas Around the World as is found in France, singing a famous French Christmas carol, Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella and playing a recorder and/or Easy Tone Chimes & Bells arrangement of the song. Materials:• Teaching Suggestions• Fact Sheet• Song Sheet: Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella • Music f
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Hamilton Song Guiding Questions
Students listen to 3 songs from the Broadway Musical, Hamilton. They here "My Shot", "Guns & Ships" and "Yorktown". These questions are meant to guide classroom discussion about the American Revolution.
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7th - 11th
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NEW! Geography, History, 9-11 We Remember, World Trade Center, Patriot Day
IMPORTANT: Give students the option to choose not to participate in this lesson if they are anyway connected to the event. Let them know in advance earlier in the week prior to the day of the lesson and allow them to come to you in confidentiality if they wish not to participate. Make another arrangement for that student for the one class period. This is a factual lesson and does not ask students to imagine or place themselves in others' shoes, yet if a child had a family member or experienced t
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7th - 11th, Higher Education
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Gifts from Ancient Cultures
Gifts from Ancient CulturesDo you really want to make ancient cultures come alive? How better to draw students in than with informative songs and compelling stories that pull them right into the times they are learning about.This book includes materials for 13 ancient cultures—from Neolithic times to the Persians, from the Mediterranean to Africans, Americans, and Asians.Each culture has a To/From tag and gift slips for a bulletin board.Each culture has a song with general information about the
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6th
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Introduction to Immigration Activity Song Analysis
Students will compare and contrast different perspectives of immigration through 2 songs listed on the handout an another of their choice (options provided) by responding to 7 prompts. The points breakdown is included, as well as websites where the lyrics can be found (for copyright reasons they are not included). Sample prompts include:--What does Brad Paisely’s song say about immigrants and their assimilation into America?--Explain the perception of America did the immigrants have in the Bruc
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Stevie
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