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\n\"Aaron\n\n
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\nAaron Copland: Billy the Kid\n

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\nYour class can think about the American Old West as they listen for dynamics, articulation, rhythm, and tempo in the Aaron Copland song, \"Billy The Kid.\" They'll explore how Copland uses music to create an image of life for an outlaw in...\n
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\n\"Mr.\n\n
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\nMr. Lincoln Through the Eyes of Aaron Copland\n

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\nUse Aaron Copland's symphonic piece, \"Lincoln Portrait\" to engage learners in a cross-curricular experience. They'll listen to the piece, watch a video, read the Gettysburg Address, and write a series of fact or opinion sentences. An...\n
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\nWorld's Largest Concert (WLC). Aaron Copland, selected composer\n

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\nStudents explore the life and work of Aaron Copland. . They create a \"brochure\" about Mr. Copland, one of the composers highlighted in the World's Largest Concert (WLC), and explore and summarize information about the man.\n
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\nHistory of Aaron Copland\n

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\nThird graders study the history of Aaron Copland, the famous American composer. They dance to the song Hoe-Down composed by Aaron Copland.\n
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\n\"Giants\n\n
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\nGiants of American Music\n

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\nIn this music worksheet, students answer questions about composers George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, John Philip Sousa, and Leonard Bernstein. Students also reflect on why they are called the Giants of American Music.\n
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\nGiants of American Music\n

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\nIn this music worksheet, students match a description with the following composers: George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, John Philip Sousa, Leonard Bernstein. Students also reflect on why they are called Giants of American Music.\n
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\n\"Aaron\n\n
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\nAaron Copland\n

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\nStudents recognize how different characteristics effected American music. In these Aaron Copland lessons, students analyze the themes in American music and more specifically the style of Aaron Copland. Students investigate through...\n
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\n\"Dear\n\n
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\nDear Mr. Copland and Mr. Ellington\n

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\nAfter a teacher-led demonstration on the lives and music of Aaron Copland and Duke Ellington, learners write a letter to them which shows their understanding of how a person's life experiences can be reflected in a composer's music. They...\n
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\nYounger Generation\n

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\nStudents discuss the composer Aaron Copland and the lyricist Ira Gershwin and their significance in/contributions to American music of their time while singing the song \"Younger Generation\" in the choir setting. Emphasis is placed on...\n
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\nQuilt Making and Copland's Rodeo\n

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\nKids make quilts as they learn about pioneer life and the concept of tempo. The Aaron Copland piece, Rodeo is used to convey rhythm and tempo in music. As the children discuss tempo and rhythm, they also discuss what life was like for...\n
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\nInstrument and Visual Appreciation of Art\n

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\nThere are a lot of great ideas to be found here. To better understand the connection between art and history, learners research several music and art pieces, then relate them to major social events. They study the lives and works...\n
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\nThe Sound of Oklahoma's History\n

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\nLearners will research what life in Oklahoma was like prior to and after the Oklahoma Land Run. They'll examine photographs and paintings that show Oklahoma before and after the land run, then they'll draw their own representations of...\n
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\nThe American Five - Pentatonic scales in early American melodies\n

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\nThrough vocal warm-ups and exercises, budding musicians will attempt to grasp the five pentatonic scales, commonly used in early American songs. They'll sing and work to identify the pitch, tone, melody, and scales being expressed in the...\n
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\nEvery-Day Edit: America's Composer\n

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\nFor this everyday editing worksheet, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about Aaron Copland. The errors range from punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar.\n
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\nMusic\n

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\nThird graders sing the Shaker tune \"Simple Gifts\" while identifying eighth, quarter, and half notes. They listen to Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring and recall other ballet music.\n
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\n\"Heritage\n\n
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\nHeritage Song\n

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\nLearning how to compare and contrast is a core skill. Learners compare two music selections that showcase a specific heritage. They draw and discuss how each song and the composers of each song used their personal heritage as...\n
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\nGoing West\n

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\nNow this sounds like a fun lesson! Youngsters learn about pioneer life and the Westward Movement. First, they listen to the Copland's \"Appalachian Spring,\" and then they discuss the elements of music found in the piece. They...\n
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\nGraham's Appalachian Spring: A Study\n

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\nStudents explore choreographic narrative. In this choreography instructional activity, students explore the elements of Appalachian Spring as they develop a series of written responses to assignments that challenge them to investigate...\n
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\n\"Washington\n\n
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\nWashington Portrait\n

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\nFifth and second graders pair up to create mini dance scenes based on the image Washington Crossing the Delaware. Second graders create the movements while their fifth grade partners play the musical accompaniment. Leadership...\n
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\nMusic in Advertising\n

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\nLearners study the effects of advertising on the music industry.\n
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\nStand Up And Sing\n

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\nStudents examine pieces of sheet music and identify context, purpose, and perspective with regard to the political, social, and economic conditions existing at that time. They create a cover illustrating a topic of the Progressive Era.\n
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\n200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons\n

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\nStudents discuss style and characteristics of musical time periods as well as the definition of \"pop culture.\" They compare and contrast modern-day popular icons to music icons throughout history.  This instructional activity...\n
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\nMusic and Dance Celebration\n

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\nThird graders demonstrate effective use of a Venn Diagram Graphic Organizer by comparing and contrasting music and dance. They discover how different cultures around the world celebrate with music and dance.\n
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\nEndeavor: Preparing Ourselves for Future Destinations\n

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\nStudents define the word endeavor and then practice the art of self-discipline. They create character trait charts and discuss how strong character traits help students meet their future destinations.\n
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