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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine lyrical content and social commentary of several songs recorded in the 1980s touching on the subject of Russia and/or the Cold War. They discuss music as a reflection of social attitude and consider if effects on the public. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students describe James Marcia's four identity states, analyze four popular songs which reflects Marcia's identity states, and listen critically for a deeper appreciation of music by applying Paul Friedlander's "Rock Window" to analysis of four Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students analyze female artists who work in the genres of rock and roll, and alternative rock music. They complete an information sheet on biographical information. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students analyze the genres of folk and country music and the importance of the singer/songwriter. They compose their own lyrics based on an inspiring event. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students watch a VH-1 video on the history of Rock and Roll. They discuss the technological advancements in music and broadcast medium over the decades. 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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- 4th
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Students observe currents and the movement of floating objects resulting from convection, then relate this to the movement of crustal plates. Earthquakes are simulated and damage to models representing buildings is recorded and analyzed. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students complete a unit on rocks and minerals. They explore various websites, identify the types of rocks, complete a crossword puzzle, conduct a mineral streak test, demonstrate how water breaks up rock, and create a commemorative stamp to honor a landform they have visited. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students develop an appreciation for modern black music from a historical, political and lyrical perspective. They examine the political and the historical surge of the civil rights movement of the 1960's and how this surge directly or indirectly affected black musicians, who in turn affected the black population of America during this period. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore how each generation has sought to identify itself through the music of their time. They research how these identities were formed and what influence the various genres of music have had on this formation. Students gain insight into the significance of specific historical events that have had their footprints on lyrical content, instrumentation and compelling rhythms in music for decades. Full Review »

