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- 7th - 12th
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Students listen to and describe music from contrasting styles. They identify the common elements between gospel and bluegrass music and have a class discussion regarding the genres. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explain the history and relevance of the following instruments in bluegrass music: fiddle, guitar, dobro, banjo, mandolin and stand-up bass. They identify the defining characteristics of each bluegrass instrument and participate in a bluegrass version of bingo. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the terms and structure of a bluegrass tune. They participate in a listening exercise that will challenge them to identify specific elements within a bluegrass musical arrangement. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students listen to two examples of bluegrass music and try to identify the instruments that they hear and the subtle differences between the two songs. They describe their impressions of the selections, then conclude by comparing and contrasting the two different songs. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 12th
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Students compose a written music review of one of today's popular bluegrass musicians after they read online essays and journals about the modern bluegrass music scene look over and discuss recent music reviews Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the themes and structure of a bluegrass song and identify the common themes in bluegrass music. They practice songwriting by rewriting the lyrics of "Oh! Susanna" as a bluegrass tune. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 12th
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Students explain how bluegrass music gained popularity across the country and around the world. They describe the roles of artists, patrons and music organizations in producing bluegrass music festivals. In addition, they use a variety of technological resources to gather, synthesize and communicate knowledge. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th
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Students calculate the costs associated with a road trip for a bluegrass band of six members using problem-solving techniques. Based on facts about a performance trip, students work in groups of three or four and calculate the costs of lodging and gas for the trip. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 10th
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Students define informative speech. They choose an informative speech topic related to bluegrass music and/or culture and take appropriate notes from their sources. They write a formal outline of their informative speech clearly identifying their introduction format (e.g. question, anecdote, starting statement, etc.); thesis; main points; supporting evidence and conclusion. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine the explorations of Daniel Boone and his part in the exploration and development of the state of Kentucky. In small groups they conduct Internet research, and create a PowerPoint presentation or a poster using their research findings. Full Review »
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