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- Grade Range
- 4th - 6th
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Students identify musical sites that are worthy of being included as units of the National Parks System. They anthologize American music from primitive times to today. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students identify many genres of music that influenced gospel and study examples of gospel music. They explain that gospel music is sacred and is usually performed with sincerity, dignity, and passion with vocal improvisation. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students watch a video on spiritual music, then engage in a discussion about the artists and styles mentioned in the video. They discuss vocal improvisation, and engage in a call and response to "This Little Light Of Mine.' Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students examine the experiences of four immigrant groups. In groups, they brainstorm a list of misconceptions of those groups and discuss if they are still present today. Using maps, they locate the countries of Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Cuba and research why they left their home country. To end the lesson, they compare and contrast the music of the four countries. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 11th
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Students explore how artistry and craftsmanship in both the instrument maker and the musician creates the Hardanger Fiddle and the folk music tradition of Norway. This introductory lesson concludes with a video and worksheet (provided). Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students study folk songs and their reflection on history and culture. They practice a variety of American folk songs and work in groups using Kidspiration to chart the chords they choose to view the structure of Chords. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th
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Students begin the lesson by listening and singing along to various songs from different cultures. In groups, they research the ways different groups have used music to express themselves and compare and contrast them in an organizer. They work together to create their own piece of music that represents their own culture. To end the lesson, they develop a new culture and another original piece of music. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 12th
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Students listen to a variety of Bahamian music. They sample story songs, religious music, goombay music and renowned Bahamian guitarists. Students are introduced to the historical and social context for each type of music. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students sample several types of music from the Hawaiian Islands. They listen to mele chants, religious himeni music, slack-key guitar playing and falsetto singing. Students are introduced to the influence of immigrants on Hawaiian music and discuss the historical context for each. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students examine gospel music including the lyrics and instrumentation. They explain the meaning of the lyrics and how they are related to the cultural values associated with the music. They differentiate between gospel and spiritual music. Full Review »
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