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John Lennon Lesson Plan - Anniversary of His Birth - October 9th

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students practice reading and vocabulary connected to music.
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Six Billion and Beyond

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students consider the idea of a world with Six Billion people and subsequent results and ramifications. Then students will gather data regarding the state of these diverse nations and then create a presentation as a culminating activity.
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Finding Fibonacci

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students study and apply the Fibonacci numbers and how they occur in nature. Students solve problems using the Fibonacci numbers.
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Bioweapons - Are You Safe?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate bioterrorism and bioweapons as ways to transmit contagious diseases. Student examine the way the US is protecting itself from bioterrorism.
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Guitar Techniques - Lesson 2

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss the different guitar techniques of David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Neil Young. They experience the guitar technique of "alternate tuning". They also discuss CSNY's 'Ohio' and Kent State.
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Abstract Figure Drawing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe different objects and create their own abstract figures. They are encouraged to be creative while listening to music and viewing different pieces of abstract art.
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Psychedelic 60's

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the Pop Art of the 1960s. Using the internet, they become experts on the subject through research. They compare and contrast the literary work to the art work during this same period and examine how the culture of the...
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Pop Art Ice Cream Painting

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create paintings of ice cream treats using Pop Art as an inspiration while developing skills in painting in this 4th through 6th grade Art lesson. Included with the lesson are possible extensions and suggested evaluation rubric.
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Good News and Bad News: Income and Taxes

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 1040, citing particular line items that are pertinent to an artist acting as an entrepreneur. They explore various sources of income and the importance of keeping accurate income records.
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General Knowledge Quiz

For Students 5th - 6th
In this general knowledge instructional activity, students attempt to answer 30 trivia questions on subjects ranging from art, geography, films, books and popular culture. The directions say to listen and answer. It is unclear how this...
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English Folk Music

For Students 5th - 8th
In this English folk music worksheet, students read an article pertaining to the history of folk music in England from the times of the Industrial Revolution until the 1970s.
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Song Lessons: The Past Progressive

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine the past progressive verb form using song lyrics. In this past progressive verbs lesson, students listen to "Jealous Guy" by John Lennon, paying close attention to the simple past and past progressive verbs in the song....
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Writing Sentences Using Was or Were

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this sentence writing worksheet, students complete statements about people in the past using the verbs was or were. There are thirteen sentences for them to complete.
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Twist and Shout Lyrics

For Students 8th - 12th
In this handout, students examine the lyrics of popular music from the counter-culture era. Songs included are: Crimson and Clover, Turn, Turn, Turn, Have you Been to Jail for Justice, Uncle Sam, Ohio, Give Peace a Chance, Eve of...
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Turbulent Times of the Sixties

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore 1960's America. In this American history lesson, students read about and research 1960's political and entertainment figures, social activism, the Civil Rights Movement, and environmentalism as they complete writing and...
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Britain and the British

For Students 6th - 7th
In this Great Britain worksheet, students complete a 10 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about British history and culture.
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Rock N Roll Philosophy

For Students 10th - 12th
In this word puzzle worksheet, students find the names of 30 songs and a recording artist that made the song a hit. Each song title gives some advice. Major words in the title and artist names are given as the first letter of the word.
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Slang Quiz: Music

For Students 8th - 9th
For this slang quiz worksheet, students analyze the music slang examples in the sentences and select the best meaning to complete 10 exercises.
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ESL Song Comprehension Activity

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this ESL comprehension learning exercise, learners listen to a song titled, "All Together Now," then fill in blanks in the song lyrics and identify items correctly.
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Word Groups 2

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this word groups worksheet, students decide which category the group of words they are given fit in to. Students complete 10 problems total.
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Transportation Nouns

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this transportation worksheet, students fill in transportation nouns into the blanks of sentences. Students complete 10 sentences total.
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Using Abbreviations for Street Names

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this abbreviations worksheet, students write the abbreviations for street names when they rewrite the sentences. Students complete this for 10 sentences.
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Bob Dylan

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Bob Dylan worksheet, learners read about the life of the performer, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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The Rhythm of Life - Episode One - Rhythm

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the role of music in their lives. They examine rhythm as the building block of music and examine how to appreciate music. They investigate music as a tool in health and healing.