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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the many ways African and African-American slaves resisted their enslavement in the Americas with special emphasis on the slave songs and maroon societies of slaves. Full Review »
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Students identify and articulate rallying points from the Confederate side of the Civil War through pictorial representation. They recall the information that they learned in the previous lesson in which they were studying Northern songs. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students investigate bullying and discrimination and draw pictures of a personal response to being bullied. They read Thank You, Mr. Falkner by Patricia Polacco, to determine the philosophic act that the main character performs. They sing and compose songs about theme lesson themes which they share with other school mates. Full Review »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students listen to the song, La Bamba, and discover and/or review targeted Spanish vocabulary. They participate in a variety of fun activities associate with the song. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students research and examine the hidden meanings in songs sung by slaves. They sing songs, analyze the code words and their meanings, participate in an Internet virtual tour, and write an original song about the Underground Railroad. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research protest songs of the Vietnam War era. They search for information on the artists and motivation for the lyrics. They interview people who remember the music from that era and bring back information they found. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 8th
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Students memorize and sing "The Presidents Song," while learning the presidents' names in order from Washington to Coolidge. They compose lyrics to "The Presidents Song," to include all the presidents up to the current president. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the verses of "Goober Peas", a popular song during the Civil War. They discuss the tone of the lyrics and the aspects of music in the song. They research the history of peanuts and give an oral presentation on the information they gathered. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine work songs used by African-Americans during the Civil War time period. They answer discussion questions and develop their own ryhmes. They practice dance steps as well. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students investigate climate change. They read and listen to an environmental song or a song about change or taking action. Students write, sing, and record their own song about climate change. Full Review »

