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Music Common Core RH.6-8.4 resources
WEST AFRICAN MUSIC UNIT for Middle School General Music
This collection can be a stand-alone unit for your middle school general music class, or it can supplement activities centered around West African Music or Culture. It is the perfect addition for teachers who use Hal Leonard’s World Music Drumming program and can also be used outside the music classroom to add an extra element to a world geography curriculum. All articles are created explicitly for Middle School students and are written at a grade 6-8 reading level. Music literacy is not necessa
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6th - 7th
Also included in: MIDDLE SCHOOL GENERAL MUSIC Mega Bundle
MARIACHI MUSIC UNIT for Middle School General Music
These mariachi materials can be a stand-alone unit for your middle school general music class or a supplemental activity for classes on world music or Mexican Culture. Use it during Cinco de Mayo or within geography or Spanish language curriculum. All articles are created explicitly for Middle School students and are written at a grade 6-8 reading level. NOTE: you MUST extract the files from the zip file in order to open them. Right-click on the zip folder and select "Extract All."Each lesson in
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6th - 7th
Also included in: SEASONAL BUNDLE for Middle School General Music
The Star Spangled Banner & Lift Every Voice and Sing - Black History
Engage your students in a dynamic discussion and analysis of two anthems, "Lift Every Voice & Sing" and "The Star-Spangled Banner". This resource includes: Articles, Website suggestions, Book recommendationsPowerPoint Presentation to accompany all student worksheetsCulturally Responsive Classroom TipsEstablish Discussion NormsGoogle Slides version18 Fillable PDF worksheets:Set Learning Intentions WorksheetPre-analysis worksheetLift Every V
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8th - 10th
Also included in: Black History Bundle
America's Voice of the Dust Bowl: Woodie Guthrie
America's Voice of the Dust Bowl: Woodie GuthrieIncludes presentation (PDF) of background knowledge of Woodie Guthrie, Dust Bowl, and Dust Bowl Refugees. Guided Notes. Woodie Guthrie song activity: Students listen to Guthrie's songs and analyze the lyrics.
Timeline of Early Music Instruments Artifacts Culture Montessori History Print
This timeline of music instruments and artifacts guides you through the evolution of music from 60,000 BCE to 500 CE. You will learn the names and origins of 27 different musical instruments and some contextual information about their history.Features:Printable working/display timeline (approximately 11.5" high and 98" wide (assembled with 13 pages)Follow development over time of musical instruments from all over the worldCOMING SOON: The rest of the time periods of musicYou may also be interest
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3rd - 6th
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Music of the American Civil War
Are you looking for an engaging way to teach the Civil War? Music plays a vital role in our lives. Students will look at the music of the Civil War to see the impact it had upon the war and the soldiers. These songs still play a role today. You receive a full lesson plan that is ready for you to teach. This is great for an observation, walk through, or if an administrator is asking to see your lesson plan. Students will look at the songs “John Brown’s Body,” “Dixie,” and “Bonnie Blue Flag.” Stud
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8th - 12th
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Vietnam War: Musical Reactions of the 60s and 70s
In this Unit, students examine how Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young’s “Ohio,” Merle Haggard’s “Okie From Muskogee” and Edwin Starr’s “War” articulated the divisive feelings Americans had about the war in the late 1960s and early 1970s. To supplement these songs, students will also watch clips from CNN Soundtracks and analyze polling data, news articles, and photographs from the era. By the end of the unit, students will know seminal events during the Vietnam War, including the Gulf of Tonkin Reso
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Vietnam War Unit
Research Cards for Timeline of Early Music Instruments Montessori History Print
These 62 research cards for the timeline of music instruments and artifacts guides you through the evolution of music from 60,000 BCE to 500 CE. You will learn the names and origins of 27 different musical instruments and some contextual information about their history.Features:62 Research Cards (approximately 5.5" high and 5" wide (printed over with 16 pages) & 1 title cardsFollow development over time of musical instruments from all over the worldCOMING SOON: The rest of the time periods o
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3rd - 6th
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60s Girl Groups Unit - Early Feminism and Breaking Away from Traditional Roles
The Essential Question for students is: Were the Girl Groups of the early 1960s voices of female empowerment or reflections of traditional female roles? In this lesson, students will evaluate what the emergence of the Girl Groups said about the roles of girls and women in the early 1960s. The nation sat on the threshold of a new Women’s Rights movement that would challenge traditional female roles. In 1963, Betty Friedan published The Feminine Mystique, widely considered a milestone in the emerg
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8th - 10th
Personality Quiz: What's Your 1920s Name?
Transport your students to the roaring '20s with this engaging and interactive personality quiz! “What’s Your 1920s Name?” is a delightful activity that combines history, culture, and personal reflection, allowing students to explore the vibrant era of the 1920s while discovering a name that resonates with their own personality.How It Works:Students will answer a series of whimsical questions related to the iconic decade, from choosing their favorite pastime to picking a stylish accessory. Each
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6th - 12th
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Popular Music History 1940s-1970s
Popular Music History 1940s-1970s PowerpointsIncluded in this bundle:Pre-History of Rock (Pre-Unit Background Information)Musical Styles - 1940s-1950sMusicians - 1940s-1950sMusic of the 1960sMusic of the 1970s*BONUS* Jazz History
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6th - 9th
Burr vs. Hamilton Musical Analysis Investigation Pear Deck Google Slides
With this interactive Pear Deck, students will be immersed in the world of Hamilton the Musical and delve into the rivalry between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr through five songs: "The Ten Duel Commandments," "The Election of 1800," "Your Obedient Servant," "The World Was Wide Enough," and "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story." As they listen to each song, students will interpret the emotions, motivations, and consequences depicted, developing critical thinking and analytical skills a
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Early United States History Interactive Lessons BUNDLE
RI8.3: 9/11 - Country Music Response
On September 11th, 2001, the US experienced the deadliest terrorist attack in its history...and the students sitting in our classrooms weren't even born yet! This event is our moment in history when everyone remembers where they were on that morning, and just like our grandparents told us about where they were when Kennedy was shot, we too mustn't allow this generation to forget what we saw and felt as we lived through it. The Essential Question for this unit is: How did country musicians’ respo
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
RI8.3 - 9/11 Song Comparison Graphic Organizer (Country Music + September 11th)
On September 11th, 2001, the US experienced the deadliest terrorist attack in its history...and the students sitting in our classrooms weren't even born yet! This event is our moment in history when everyone remembers where they were on that morning, and just like our grandparents told us about where they were when Kennedy was shot, we too mustn't allow this generation to forget what we saw and felt as we lived through it.The Essential Question for this unit is: How did country musicians’ respon
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Puerto Rico is More than just Salsa – A Mini Curriculum
In cultural terms, Puerto Rico is unique among Caribbean islands for two reasons: first, it contains a post-colonial music form (Jibaro) that is completely free of African influences. Second, its most famous music form - Salsa - was not actually invented on the island itself.How did Brooklyn's Nuyorican community create a traditional music form while living so far away from the rhythms and melodies of home? Where can these influences be found among the throbbing beats of San Juan's current night
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Banjo and its Relationship to Slavery (slides, videos, music, questions)
The mini-lessons on these slides trace the history of the American banjo - students will go back to its African roots, wade through its complicated relationship with slavery, and discuss the irony of today's generalizations of "who" plays the banjo. As one editorial article will say, "How did the banjo go from black to white?" (that article is included in the BUNDLE). The Essential Question for students is: What is the relationship between the banjo and slavery, and how did music making by slave
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9th - 12th
Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Jamaica's Reggae, Rage & Redemption – A Mini Curriculum
The spirit of the Islands comes alive! 'Destination: Music' is a seven-part essay series that follows one Musicologist's journey into Caribbean History.'Jamaica's Reggae, Rage & Redemption' is the powerful 3200-word climax of the series. Incorporating all the lessons learned in previous essays, it discusses the uniquely miserable conditions endured by Jamaica's slaves, and the unique cultural output that emerged as a result. Included in the analysis are the theories of repatriation theories
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Yo-Yo Ma Web Quest Activity | Diverse Voices Project | 3 Part Web Quest
Yo-Yo Ma Web Quest Activity | Diverse Voices Project | 3 Part Web QuestThis Yo-Yo Ma activity is part of an exciting new project designed to increase diverse voices in Social Studies classrooms. This Yo-Yo Ma activity is a 3-part web quest. In Part 1 (READ), students engage with Yo-Yo Ma's career as a legendary cellist, his musical education in New York City, his creation of the Silk Road Project, his work in famed musical and theatrical productions, and much more! Part 2 (WATCH) is a short vid
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5th - 8th
Hola, Flamenco – A Mini-Curriculum Devoted to Spain's National Art
History, Music, Dance, Cultural Studies and adventure come together in a high-spirited romp through the rolling hills of Andalusia!‘Hola, Flamenco’ is a historically-themed mini-curriculum dedicated to Spain’s UNESCO-recognized national art. Featuring performances, demonstrations and interviews with some of Flamenco’s most renowned and charismatic figures, it provides a striking, vibrant introduction to Spain, to European History, and to one of the world’s most beloved cultural genres.***An exci
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Romany: Centuries of Discrimination (Complete Mini Curriculum)
If you are lucky enough to have traveled in Europe, you’ve probably seen members of the Romany ethnic group gathered outside of popular tourist sites, Known variously as Roma, Gypsies, Tsingani, Boyash, Zingari, Kipti and, in Spanish, Gitanos, the Romany rank among Earth's most marginalized ethnic groups.'The Romany, Centuries of Discrimination,' is a 400-word informational text that can help teachers supplement their lesson plans for a variety of subjects - from History to the Arts to Ethnic St
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Reggae, Calypso, Salsa & ‘Tambrin – An Introduction to Caribbean Music
The spirit of the Caribbean comes alive! 'Destination: Caribbean' is a seven-part essay series that follows one Musicologist's journey into Caribbean History.'Reggae, Calypso, Salsa and 'Tambrin' is the series's 700-word introduction. It provides a brief survey of the historical conditions that gave rise to the Caribbean's modern music forms. This primer is an excellent resource for History, Social Studies and Geography teachers, or for instructors of the Fine Arts, looking to provide their stud
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Importance of Voting
In this unit the students will learn about the rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and other important constitutional amendments especially pertaining to woman’s suffrage and African Americans.
This unit integrates history, literature, and music in a wide variety of activities and assessments, including technology, that will make students become aware of the importance of politics, women's rights, and justice for all.
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5th - 8th
Orange Belt Test Packet-Strings
The Orange Belt Test is designed to be the written test given in the second quarter of string instrument instruction. [Please see the free belt test chart for the order of the colors if achievement tests.] The Orange Belt Test is presented in three parts. The first part consists of six multiple choice questions covering music notation and instrument care. The second part is a matching section where students match parts of the bow and musical symbols to their names from a word bank. The third se
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4th - 6th
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The History of Black Protest Songs - Graphic Organizer to Accompany PowerPoint
The murders of Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, and Eric Garner are presented to students. A PowerPoint is provided in a bundle or sold separately that provides this information. Students are required to record 5-10 facts in each column while reading. Each case is explained and objective facts are provided. Students are asked: Which case did you find most disturbing and why? What do you think should have happened to the police officer in each case? Why did these cases affect their communities so stron
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Protest Song Project - Example, Research, Outline, and Rubric
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