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- 4th
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Students construct a character sketch of the main character Karana from the book, Island of the Blue Dolphin. They create a concept map, time line, or animation project deomonstrating their knowledge of the book through multimedia presentations. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students plan and develop a week-long trip along the Blue Ridge Parkway, from beginning to end. The virtual tour culminates in the creation of a travelogue that outline the trip. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students discuss the history of the musical form the blues, and research the construction of musical instruments. They create instruments using provided materials, and write reports on their process and their products. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd
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Students improvise a Blues melody choosing from these notes, G, Bb, B, D, or E, using xylophones and/or block flutes. They work in groups of three to improvise their own verse and share with the class. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 12th
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Students describe some of the distinguishing characteristics of blues music. They compare and analyze two versions of the same 12-bar blues song. They read and identify notation symbols for rhythm and tempo. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the relationship between technological and social change. They discuss how blues became so popular because of the radio. They discuss how music can be used as a tool for cultural understanding. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th
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Students view a PowerPoint presentation and discuss the roots of Jazz and Blues music. They finish the lesson by listening to some Jazz and Blues selections. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students examine influence The Blues had on Rock and Roll and the concomitant social, political, and economic factors and movements during the post-World War II period. Students then research and create multimedia reports on teacher-approved bands, including timelines of bands' careers. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 8th
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Students complete a graphic organizer reviewing Barb Hoffman's prior lesson," Slave Songs (1840-1876)" as well as listen to and discuss Delta Blues music samples. Students research one Delta Blues singer and write a "color coded" paragraph about some aspect of the singer's life. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students listen to recordings and study jazz and the blues music. They identify the instrumentation and explore the 12-bar blues progression. After experimenting with different sound, students create their own arrangement, with lyrics. Full Review »

