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- 7th - 12th
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Students recognize various information sources and to apply appropriate criteria for selecting the best information source(s) for their particular research need. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students listen to and discuss popular music that addresses political and social issues of oppression, but in a joyful way. They role play as artistic teams and plan a music video that may be used for a specific song. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students analyze how social change has affected artistic expression and popular culture. the explain the influence of media on contemporary American culture. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students recognize and describe elements of Bob Marley's life that influenced his song writing as evidenced in the song "No Woman No Cry". They identify the elements of music characteristic of Reggae. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students perform using rhythm instruments with accurate tempo a given syncopated ostinato pattern to accompany a played audio recording of reggae music. They discuss the use of music to express religious and political beliefs. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students analyze and describe Reggae music using correct musical terms to discuss tonality, instrumentation, meter and tempo. They experiment with singing and dancing to Reggae music in a style appropriate to the genre. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students compare Reggae to other musical genres and identify rhythms. They study the history and musical significance of Reggae as a musical genre. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the different types of adversity African-Americans face. As a class, they role-play different roles in scenerios in which they discover the importance of facing their fears and taking responsibility for their actions. To end the lesson, they share their own dreams for their future and discuss how to accomplish them. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students study songs of mass and individual protest. They view a video clip and discuss the song and words the protesters sing. They study the song, "We Shall Overcome" and discuss the characteristics of the song and chant and sing it. They discuss Caribbean reggae style and South African styles as they listen to the song, "Prisoner." Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students read the novel, In the Castle of My Skin, by George Lamming. They also listen to the song and lyrics of Bob Marley's song War. They examine the ethnicity and skin color as it applies to the novel. Full Review »
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