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Students practice using their motor skills with music. They are divided into two teams and rock and roll depending on the music. They may practice other motor skills in this lesson as well. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students view and discuss a video about 1950's rock and roll performers. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students probe samples of European classical, American jazz, and rock and roll to analyze the similarities and differences. The styles and form of these three types of music are examined for tempo, timbre, and rhythm. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students discuss the technological advancements in music that emerged during the 1970's and how they were used. They see how technology in music influenced the artists and their music. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students discuss the effect music videos have had on the role of the music. They examine how developments in technology have effected the music industry. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students discuss the societal roots of music from times of slavery and black spirituals, and compare it to the emergence of Rap and Hip Hop music. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students pretend they are geologists and go outside the classroom to look for 10 rocks that will fit into their rock collection holders. They search for rocks that are different from one another. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the impact of television and rock and roll on promoting racial equality. They analyze the impact of American Bandstand on the performers who appeared on the show and they investigate the influence of music on social and political thought while designing a unique compilation of rock and roll songs. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students study how and why Rock and Roll music became (and still is) popular. They apply information learned about early rock and roll innovators and apply it to current trends in music such as hip hop or rap. Students discuss changes rock and roll has undergone and predict the future of this music style. Full Review »
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- 11th - Higher Ed
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Students identify and analyze freedom of speech and censorship. Students identify and interpret that the First Amendment free speech is not absolute, but it does have limits. Students create a municipal ordinance with rock and roll songs and apply the Constitution to the city ordinances. Full Review »

