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"I Am, You Are, He/She Is" Song–Present Simple "To Be" Lesson–Rockin English (Grammar)

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1 min 1st - 5th

CCSS: Adaptable

I am, you are, he is, and she is. Gather around and sing loud and proud with this rock n' roll song designed to inform learners about the present tense verb to be.

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"Alphabet Song" - English ABCs (Whole) by Rockin' English

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3 mins Pre-K - 1st

CCSS: Adaptable

Add a little rock 'n' roll flare to the traditional alphabet song with this modern rendition that first sings a laid back, slow version, then speeds things up with a more upbeat tempo.

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"The Seasons Song" - English Lesson on The Four Seasons

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2 mins Pre-K - 3rd

CCSS: Adaptable

Get to know the four seasons with a rock n' roll ballad. Listen and sway as the singer details the four seasons, complete with hand-drawn animation and a fun beat.

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English Language Arts Examination: June 2017

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9th - 12th

CCSS: Designed

Plants prefer classical music to rock and roll. That's one of the claims in an informational passage that makes up part of a set of standardized assessment questions. The set is part of a larger collection of English language arts tests...

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Rock and Roll Play

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All

Students practice using their motor skills with music. They are divided into two teams and rock and roll depending on the music. They may practice other motor skills in this instructional activity as well.

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iRock

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6th - 12th

Learners explore, listen to and analyze songs that helped define rock and roll music. They read and discuss the article, "They're All Oldies, Dad Included." Research on contemporary artists is conducted and then the students choose who...

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The Rock and Roll Solar System

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5th - 6th

Students create a play about the Solar System. For this solar system lesson, students work in groups to write and perform a play about planets, the sun, the Earth, and the solar system.

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The Magic School Bus Rocks and Rolls

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K - 2nd

Students learn along with Ms. Frizzle's class. In this Magic School Bus lesson plan, students explore how running water moves earth and creates new landforms.

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Know Thyself: Reflections of the Adolescent Identity Crisis in Rock and Roll

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12th

Twelfth graders define themselves through music. In this psychology lesson, 12th graders identify James Marcia's 4 states of identity and identify songs that reflect each of the states.

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Earthquakes Living Lab: Designing for Disaster

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6th - 8th

Build and design to rock and roll. Pairs research building design in earthquake areas and use computer simulations to see the effects of earthquakes on buildings,. They then sketch and explain a building design that would withstand a...

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Lucky Rock and Roll Fitness

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3rd - 5th

Students, while listening to upbeat music playing in the background, are introduced to six different exercises: push ups, curl ups, jumping jacks, squat thrusts, windmills, and leg lifts. They participate in a game called Fitness Gamble.

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Teaching Economics and Rock and Roll: Unemployment

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11th - Higher Ed

Young scholars explore the consequences of unemployment. In this macroeconomics instructional activity, students listen to the songs “Johnny 99” and “Worried Man.” Young scholars discuss the socioeconomic costs of unemployment as they...

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VH1 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll Lesson 3

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7th - 12th

Students examine female artists who perform in the genres of rhythm & blues, jazz, soul, and hip-hop/rap. They compose lyrics and melody in one of these genres.

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Rock and Roll with Music and Movement

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4th

Fourth graders improvise music and dance to express their analysis of types of rocks. They discuss the three classes of rocks, list describing words, and create a short musical piece and dance to symbolize the rock they are dancing.

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ROCKTOPIA—A Classical Revolution Study Guide

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6th - 12th

CCSS: Adaptable

Imagine a concert that combines rock and opera. Think Queen and Mozart, or Journey and Beethoven. Think vocalists, a 5-piece rock band, a choir of 40, and an orchestra of 20. Imagine seeing such a show. Don't stop believing!

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Popular Music and Music Videos Lesson Plan

"Yesterday," "Today," and "Tomorrow"

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7th - 10th

Excite the music lovers in your language arts class Idea development and word choice are the main writing traits in a Six Traits instructional activity. Young writers examine the symbolism in "Yesterday” by the Beatles, “Today” by the...

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John Lennon

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9th - 12th

Here is a great example of the type of biographical presentation your class could create. They can view this informational biography of John Lennon to learn about a famous person or as inspiration for a research project. Each slide...

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The Poetry of Bob Dylan

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9th - 10th

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Bob Dylan's selection as the 2016 winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, the first songwriter ever to receive the honor, has focused the attention of a new generation on the work of the legendary artist. Class members analyze the...

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Ray Charles

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K - 3rd

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Introduce young learners to the read-aloud process with a short biographical passage about Ray Charles. After listening to the passage, class members respond to factual, inferential, and evaluative questions, and then create a timeline...

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VH1 Fan Club Dave Matthews Band

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7th - 12th

Students study how the music of Dave Matthews Band is based on jazz, blues, bluegrass, rock and roll, and rap.

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Slices of American Pie: The 1960s Through Music

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11th

Eleventh graders examine political, cultural, and social movements through music. In this 1960s American history lesson, 11th graders explore the music of the decade in order to better understand the complexity of the time period....

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Getting Inside the Outsiders

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7th - 8th

Students explore the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton using the music of the time and relating it to the main characters.

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Classifying Rocks

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5th

A well-designed lesson plan on rock classification awaits you. In it, fifth graders are divided into groups. Each group is given a box of rocks which they must sort into two categories. They use the "Rock 'n Roll Rule," in making their...

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Aficiones (Hobbies)

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K - 8th

It's been a busy week! Two friends talk about all their activities during the week, including el fútbol, el tenis, and la banda de rock and roll with an engaging song and illustrated worksheet.

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Abecedario (ABC)

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K - 8th

Learn your Spanish ABCs the rock-and-roll way! A catchy song goes through the letters of el abecedario to review the fundamental concept for beginning Spanish learners.

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The Rolling Stones

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9th - 12th

A well-organized presentation summarizes the significance of the band The Rolling Stones, along with a musical analysis of three of their songs. Use this presentation to demonstrate the type of work you expect from your class, while...

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Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival Chicago - Chicago Blues

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9th - 12th

Watching Great Performances’ Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival Chicago launches an investigation into and discussion of how the electric guitar and guitarists have changed the sound of the blues over time. An engaging way to...

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The Beatles

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6th - 8th

All you need is love! Find out how The Beatles met, what they recorded, and when they broke up. This resource could be a good way to set the stage or build a context for society in the 1960's and 70's, or as part of a music history lesson.

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Romantic and 20th Century Period Music

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7th - 12th

Upper graders explore the similarities, differences, and depth of pop music from the Romantic era and the 20th century. They listen to selections that exemplify the Baroque, Romantic, and 20th century periods, then create presentations...

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The History of Rock and Roll

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7th

Seventh graders examine how the different layers of rock show the history of the Earths surface. In this rock lesson students divide into groups and complete an activity using clay.

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The Magic School Bus Rocks and Rolls

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K - 2nd

Students participate in a science experiment to show them the power that water erosion has to sculpt stone. They explore how running water moves earth and creates new landforms.

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The History of Rock and Roll: Part 1 - Rock and Roll Explodes Music Reflects The Times

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7th - 12th

Learners examine technological advancements in music and broadcast over the decades.

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VH1 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll Lesson 6

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7th - 12th

Students study vocal style and techniques in various genres. They critique vocal performances by completing critique charts.

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Rock N Roll Philosophy

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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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The History of Rock and Roll: Part 6 - My Generation Social an Cultural Influence on Music Composition

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9th - 12th

Students examine influences on the creation and development of music.

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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11th

Eleventh graders discover the thematic connections between classical literary and popular song lyrics. In this English lesson plan, 11th graders research a specific topic to be presented to the class. Students analyze song lyrics in...

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Rock and Roll Ice Cream

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2nd - 6th

Learners make ice cream by combining ingredients and using their skills of measurement and temperature. In this ice cream lesson plan, students discuss how the ingredients go from a liquid to a solid and what happens to the ice.

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A New Twist on Race Relations

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7th - 9th

Learners analyze the impact of American Bandstand on race relations. In this race relations instructional activity, learners use the music and dance show American Bandstand to learn about race relations. Learners categorize pivotal...

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Storytellers: Bruce Springsteen

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7th - 12th

Learners study rock and roll with the music of Bruce Springsteen.

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The Rock and Roll Solar System

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4th - 6th

Pupils sing their way through the solar system. In this planets lesson, students collaborate to create songs about each of the planets based on research that they conduct.

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Time for All Ages

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4th

Fourth graders discover time keeping by analyzing technological advances in history. In this time lesson, 4th graders create and complete a KWL chart based on their research of a famous timekeeping invention, such as a sundial....

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Jail House Rock

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K - 8th

Students with disabilities are provided with a dance experience. This could be done as an inclusion activity. They dance to Jail House Rock by Elvis Presley.

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Remembering Buddy Holly

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8th - 9th

In this music worksheet, learners locate 42 hidden words relating to Buddy Holly. Words are hidden in a traditional word search format.

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History of the Beatles

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6th - 12th

For this Beatles music worksheet, students read about the origins the musical group and their style in an article and graphic organizers. Students then respond to 8 short answer questions regarding the Beatles.

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Martha, My Dear: A Lesson About Imperatives

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5th - 8th

In this song lesson worksheet, students learn about the song Martha, My Dear by The Beatles. Teachers explain the song background and the grammar in the song. The class answers 6 questions while listening to the song and after listening...

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The 1950s:

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8th - 11th

Teens will get a kick out of this presentation, which provides a glimpse of the consumerism and rising pop culture of 1950's America. They will especially appreciate the discussion of "Teen culture" including the music of Elvis, the...

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Knowledge test 4

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5th - 10th

For this knowledge worksheet, students choose the correct word to complete the sentences about Elvis Presley, Thanksgiving, London, and more. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.

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The Beatles and The Rolling Stones

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8th - 9th

In this The Beatles and The Rolling Stones worksheet, students read a time line with eight points of information and then fill in the blanks in paragraphs concerning this information. Students answer twenty fill in the blank questions.

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Rock N Roll Philosophy

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8th - 11th

In this philosophy worksheet, learners identify the names of songs when given the first letter of each word. This one-page worksheet contains 28 clues. Answers are provided at the bottom of the page.

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Rock

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8th - 12th

Students play "Fly Away" and "All Along the Watchtower" and then use different voicings of guitar chords and compare them.

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Elvis Presley Number Puzzle

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9th - Higher Ed

In this Elvis Presley learning exercise, students first determine four numbers form clues about Elvis' life. Next the students use those four numbers to correctly determine nine numbers in a square. Hints as well as a full solution are...

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Who Rocks Your World?

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5th - 12th

Students develop their writing skills. In this business letter lesson, students write a letter of nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame regarding a music artist of their choice. Students read their finished letters to their peers.

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It's Music To My Ears!

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5th - 8th

Pupils use the internet to research musical periods and composers. They examine how Medieval and Renaissance instruments worked and compare how they sounded. They discover the criteria to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Rock and Roll!

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3rd - 5th

Students predict what happen to the rocks. They observe, describe, and record changes in rocks. They apply their learning by describing the forces that break down and wear away rocks.

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Rock & Roll

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4th

Fourth graders review the concepts of less than, Greater Than and Equal To. With a partner, they are given a set of dice with the three symbols on them to complete equations and determine the correct numbers. To end the lesson, they...

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Hey, Hey, It's the Beatles!

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9th - Higher Ed

Young scholars study the Beatles and the contributions their music made to much of the pop music that came afterward. They synthesize complex information and the skills of "compare and contrast" in writing. They research some aspect of...

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Elvis Lives!

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8th - 12th

Students use the internet to research the origins of rock and roll. In groups, they gather information on Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, his life and music. They work together to create a video on the 1950s and Elvis.

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Elvis Presley Number Puzzles

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9th - Higher Ed

In this Elvis Presley Puzzles instructional activity, students link to three different puzzles regarding numerical facts concerning the life of Elvis Presley. Complete solutions are provided for each puzzle.

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The Beatles Activity Worksheet and Progress Test

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6th - 10th

In this The Beatles activity and progress test instructional activity, students respond to a total of 24 short answer, multiple choice, matching, and fill-in-the-blank questions pertaining to The Beatles.

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The Quiet Beatle

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9th - 12th

Learners investigate the life and music of George Harrison. They complete a Webquest, read an online biography, watch a video, listen to audio clips, answer discussion questions, and organize a simulated benefit concert.

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Rocky music

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1st - 2nd

Students use a variety of rocks and other miscellaneous items to use in conjunction with the rocks to produce a variety of sounds.

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The Beatles Word Search Puzzle

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9th - 11th

In this word search learning exercise, students search for 20 song titles from The Beatles and the names of the singers. They search for titles which include "We Can Work It Out, Michelle, and I Want to Hold Your Hand."

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History of Rock: Lecture 3

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11th - Higher Ed

How did technology influence rock music? A thorough presentation outlines the history of rock, beginning with the technological advances that made it possible. It discusses Country, Blues, Hillbilly, and Early Rock music in terms of how...

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The Imagine Poetry & Mural Lesson

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2nd - 12th

Readers of all ages can work together in groups to create original poetry on the theme of "Imagine," inspired by John Lennon's classic song. They also create a mural to illustrate their poetry. A beautiful lesson plan, inspired by a...

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Marching to the Beat of a Different Drum

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10th - 12th

CCSS: Adaptable

Henry David Thoreau and Linda Ronstadt? Ann Tyler and Pete Townshend? Joyce Carol Oates and Pearl Jam? This richly detailed plan pairs classic literature with contemporary music and asks learners to analyze how the theme of conformity is...

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Becoming Visible

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6th - 12th

CCSS: Adaptable

The television and interstate highways both came of age in 1950s America. Scholars use film, text, and discussion to explore how these and other cultural icons shaped the literature of the time. Pupils also create a family history...

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Model Multiplication - Problem Solving 12.1

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5th - 6th

In this using models to solve multiplication word problems worksheet, students solve multiplication problems with unlike denominators using models and showing their work. Students solve five word problems.

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The Letter L Song

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2 mins Pre-K - 1st

CCSS: Adaptable

As the song says, "Once this song is through, you'll know how to tell, the words that begin with the letter L." Listen and sing along to the melodic tune of an instructional video highlighting L-letter words.

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Groovy Sounds

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6th - 12th

Make music. Class members construct a simple record player using a paper cone and a pin. The resource provides a description of what is happening and why listeners can hear the sounds through the cone.

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Exploring Hydropower

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9th - 12th

CCSS: Adaptable

In 2006, about 20 percent of the world's electricity was generated from hydroelectric power. In the presentation, scholars review the water cycle and gravitational energy to begin to understand how humans harness the power of water. They...

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Hip-Hop History and the Beastie Boys

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8th - 11th

So what about those Beastie Boys? Kids read a New York Times article relating the history of hip-hop and rap icons the Beastie Boys. They then answer eleven who, what, when, where, and why questions about the text they read.

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Alter Egos

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7th - 8th

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Sasha Fierce? Hanna Montana? Mr. Hyde? Alter egos and secret identities are the subject of this engaging article that asks kids to consider factors that influence identity.

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Spirituals

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9th - 12th

Students examine role spirituals have played in African American history and religion, examine Harriet Tubman's use of spirituals in her work, explore power of spirituals in Civil Rights Movement, and work with oral tradition, biography,...

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Character Development Through Song

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9th - 12th

Students use songs to analyze their sense of identity and self-worth. In groups, they discuss and explore their own character development and discover how far they have come in recent years. They also identify the positive and negative...

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Vocabulary Multiple Choice Worksheet 17

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6th - 7th

In this ESL vocabulary multiple choice worksheet, students read 8 sentences that have a missing word. From the 4 similar choices, students select the word which will best complete each sentence.

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Ask Questions: Mexican Jumping Beans

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2nd - 3rd

In this reading comprehension instructional activity, learners read the passage, "Mexican Jumping Beans" and then ask questions about the text to help them answer the multiple choice questions.

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Music and the American Identity/American Culture

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10th - 12th

CCSS: Designed

Does music unite or divide Americans? How does music reflect and influence American culture? After journaling an initial response to these central questions, groups examine primary source documents, listen and respond to a wide range of...

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Like and Likes–Rockin' English (I Like Bass and Drums)

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1 min 1st - 5th

CCSS: Adaptable

A good beat, appealing graphics, and informative lyrics make up a video demonstrating when to use the words like or likes.

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Classical Music Connection-Popular Music - Connecting Pachelbel, Beethoven, and Mussorgsky to Disco and Rap

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5th - 9th

Students examine classical music and the "Art Rock" of 1967. They review classical themes in their original genre and discuss/analyze how pop musicians incorporate theses themes into a variety of pop music genres.

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The Energy of Waves

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6th - 8th

In this science learning exercise, students examine the topic in order to solidify knowledge covered in the curriculum using puzzles and creative games.

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Who Wants to be a Millionaire: Life Since 1930

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6th - 8th

The King of Rock'n Roll, Twiggy, William Beveridge? Sounds like its time to review events occurring after 1930. Kids play this fun Millionaire-style game to review common knowledge British trivia. This game would be a fun challenge for...

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And You Don't Stop - 30 Years of Hip-Hop, Episode 2, Lesson 3

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9th - 12th

Young scholars discuss how Run-D.M.C. brought Hip Hop into mainstream popularity. They discuss why melding two styles of music is popular and what the results have been through history. They take two songs and combine elements to make a...

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Define My Own Destiny: Using Arrested Development and Lauryn Hill to Teach Hansberry's Raisin in the Sun

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9th - 12th

Literary themes don't just belong to literature. High schoolers listen to the lyrics of modern songs by Arrested Development, Lauryn Hill, and others to enhance their study and to connect to characters, conflicts, and themes of Lorraine...

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Stem-and-Leaf Plots

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9th

In this stem-and-leaf plots instructional activity, 9th graders solve and complete 9 various types of problems. First, they determine the mean, median, and mode of the stem-and-leaf plot shown. Then, students summarize the similarities...

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Variations of Pain

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9th - 12th

Students listen to the song :King of Pain" by the Police. They identify different instrumentation and different rhythmic accompaniments to the opening vocal phrase and explore the text in-depth, discussing the various poetic images of...

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Louisiana's Legendary Musicians

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4th - 8th

Students identify and interpret what legendary traditional musicians of Louisiana that allows them to hear new genres of traditional music. They also identify what it means to be a legendary artist and read, write, and create a project...

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The Electric Hearth

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8th - 12th

Students examine popular media. In this media awareness instructional activity, students keep logs of their interactions with media and then write an essay regarding the data.

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Playing with Music

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Pre-K - K

Using instruments you provide or that they make themselves, your tiny learners dance and play along with music from around the world. You can challenge them to imitate rhythm patterns you make on a drum. Allow children to dance and...

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AC/DC Music Quiz

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4th - 6th

Motivate your learners using this resource. Learners answer 15 questions related to the band AC/DC. They can do research to find the answers to these questions.

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The Blues, B.B. King, Muddy Waters

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6th - 9th

B.B. King and Muddy Waters are two of the most famous blues performers of all time. In this music lesson, middle schoolers study the early careers and lasting musical contributions of both artists, each of whom carried the blues on to...

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Developing the Concept: Using Ratios and Percents

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4th - 6th

Learners explore the math concepts of ratios and percents. In this 5th grade math lesson, pupils explore visual examples of converting ratios and fractions, and practice solving problems that their instructors model.

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Simplifying Ratios

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10th

In this simplifying ratios activity, 10th graders solve and complete 24 various types of problems. First, they complete each ratio and reduce when necessary. Then, students find the length and width of each rectangle described. They also...

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Getting Inside The Outsiders Through Music

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7th - 8th

Learners listen to popular music of the 50's and 60's to make literature connections to The Outsiders. In this popular culture lesson, students evaluate and analyze various songs and connect them with the themes in the literature related...

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Design an Instrument

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3rd - 5th

Students design an instrument. In this sound, vibration and pitch instructional activity, students learn about the characteristics of sound, vibration and pitch. Students design a guitar using the assembled craft materials and...

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Using Rock as Primary Source Material

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9th - 12th

Learners listen to a song which functions as an entertaining primary source. It illustrates the part angry, part irreverent anti-war sentiments of the counter-culture in the late 1960s. After hearing the song, students discuss how it...

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Using Rock to Teach Literary Devices: Jimi Hendrix “The Wind Cries Mary”

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10th - 12th

Learners explore literary elements through music. In this figurative language activity, students examine imagery and personification in "The Wind Cries Mary" by Jimi Hendrix.

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Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, The Minstrels

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9th - 12th

Students explore "Stairway to Heaven". In this music history lesson, students examine the music and lyrics of the Led Zeppelin song. Students compare the song to Renaissance madrigal music.

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Using Cross-Genre Comparisons to Find the Message in Hip-Hop

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6th - 12th

Students analyze two cross -genre songs written in the early 1980s for lyrical content and social commentary. They consider the artistic merit of hip hop music in today's culture.

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Syncopation and Rhythm in Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring and Rap Music

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6th - 8th

Learners recognize and clap the syncopated rhythmic beat of a rap song and identify recurring rhythmic pattern in the excerpt of "Dance of the Adolescents" from Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring.

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Fifties/Sixties Musical Playwriting Workshop

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6th - 12th

Learners write a coherent script based on characterization, theme, conflict and emotional tone as found in the songs' lyrics and develop an understanding of the enjoyment that comes through discipline and hard work leading toward a...

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Being Me in the Face of Adversity - Americans Who Stood Up for Their Beliefs

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5th - 8th

Students identify important Americans from the colonial, revolutionary and slavery periods who are noted for standing up for their beliefs in the face of peer disapproval. They identify the importance of music in motivating and...

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Quiz 5B: Irregular Verbs Group 3

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5th - 6th

In this verbs instructional activity, students write the past tense of 12 irregular verbs. Students then complete 7 sentences by using the past form of those same verbs.

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Hank Williams: My Inspiration

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11th - Higher Ed

Students research Hank Williams and explore his life and career. In this Hank Williams lesson, students complete Internet research, listen to example songs, and watch a movie all to analyze Hank Williams. The ultimate goal is to decide...

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The Vietnam War: A Popular Music Approach

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9th - 12th

Students explore the Vietnam War in music. In this Vietnam lesson, students listen to and analyze popular music from the Vietnam era in order to understand the use of propaganda regarding the controversial war. Students develop questions...

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Runaway Slaves

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7th - 12th

Students examine struggles for freedom. In this Underground Railroad lesson, students listen to "Follow the Drinking Gourd" and "Freedom" to lead them into a discussion regarding freedoms . Students watch the video "The Freedom Station"...

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Empathy and the Vietnam War

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9th - 12th

Young scholars explore the implications of the draft during the Vietnam War. In this Vietnam lesson, students analyze the lyrics of songs that explore differents opinions of the Vietnam draft. Young scholars particpate in a role-play...

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Vietnam Revisited

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7th - 12th

Learners explore the impact of the Vietnam War. In this Vietnam and popular culture lesson, students research and plot major events in the conflict. Learners interview people regarding their memories of the war and watch the movie " The...

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Rap Music and Hip-Hop

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3rd - 6th

Learners explore rap and hip hop music. In this music and culture activity, students experience the music of Will Smith in order to work on language and communication skills such as rhyming words, writing, and public speaking.

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Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey

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12th

Twelfth graders read lyrics for "My Hometown" and complete a worksheet to identify setting and tone in the song. In this Romanticism lesson, 12th graders read Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey by Wordsworth and discuss the...

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The Bill of Rights is a-Rockin

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11th - 12th

Students explore the U.S. Constitution through music. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students discuss a hypothetical case regarding lyrics by Madonna and the historical Massachusetts Blue Laws. Students use the Bill of Rights to support...

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Screening Coleridge’s Fantasies: Using Popular Music as a Bridge to Literacy

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12th

Twelfth graders use music to aid them in interpreting poetry. In this poetry lesson, 12th graders analyze the lyrics, figurative language, and literary devices of selected music. Students compare the music to the poetry of Samuel...

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Democracy…Not Yet!

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10th - 12th

Students analyze the concept of democracy. In this democratic values activity, students analyze the lyrics of selected popular music that address issues that challenge the role of United States as a world leader. Students create exhibits...

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Feminism Does Not Have to be an F-Word

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10th - 12th

Young scholars analyze social activism messages in music. In this feminism lesson, students explore selected music that expresses sentiments voiced in the women liberation movement in the United States. Young scholars compare the lyrics...

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Timbre: Identifying the Tone Color of the Saxophone

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6th - 7th

Students explore the concept of timbre. In this timbre instructional activity, students experience timbres produced by saxophones in contemporary music. Students explore the science behind the music.

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Scops, Rappers and You: Historians with Style!

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8th - 12th

Students examine the epic poem Beowulf. In this analyzing poetry lesson, student compare listen to the Will Smith song "Wild, Wild West" and read Beowulf. Students analyze the song and the poem. Students then research an influential...

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All the King's Men: Themes Quiz

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9th - Higher Ed

For this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, learners respond to 5 multiple choice questions based on the themes of All the King's Men. Students may submit their answers to be scored on this timed quiz.

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Breaking Free From Conformity

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9th - 12th

Students reflect upon how Transcendentalism focuses on individualism. From their belief that God was within every person to their steadfast belief that every man should make decisions based on personal moral values, individualism was...

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Rock Around the Clock Math

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K - 2nd

An engaging and fun lesson plan on telling time is here for you. In it, young time-tellers listen to the song, "Rock Around the Clock," then use Judy Clocks to practice telling time to the hour and half hour. Finally, using paper plates,...

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The blues highway: An integration of music with geography

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9th - 12th

Students analyze the movement of the blues from rural Mississippi to urban Chicago and how place and the environment affected the development of the blues. They define the blues, where it originated and how and why it moved to Chicago....

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Fill-In l Remembering Dick Clark

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7th - 10th

Your scholars may have an idea of who Dick Clark is, but do they understand the role he has played in American history for over 50 years? Give learners some practice with media literacy as they read an article about Clark's life and fill...

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Huckleberry Finn Theme Project Ideas

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9th - 12th

Looking for a project list to conclude a study of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn? The six suggestions included in the menu (a song, thematic box, CD case, book jacket, blog, scene) could be assigned to individuals or groups....

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Problems Over the Border

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7th - 12th

Discuss the issue of illegal Mexican immigration and its effects on the Mexican people. Play the song "Migra" by Carlos Santana, and have learners analyze the lyrics to help gain an awareness of the difficulties Mexicans face. This is...

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Sunken Millions for People in our Past

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5th

This multiple choice review covers famous historical figures from all walks of life. each slide has a scoring set up in the corner which assumes two teams and allows for hints and lifelines etc. but it is not clear how to use this...

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DanceTime Deluxe

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K - 12th

Do you know the dance moves, but just need some tunes to rehearse to? Then put on your dancing shoes, grab a partner, and let the rehearsal begin! Practice a wide variety of popular ballroom dance rhythms from around the globe at a tempo...

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Rock Around the Clock

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7th - 8th

Young scholars are presented a problem in which they must determine a reasonable number of packs of gum that need be purchased in order to win a complete set of prizes. Students work in groups using the Monte Carlo method to determine...

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Repetitive Song Form

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8th

Eighth graders discover different concepts for identifying musical structure and song form. In this Music History lesson plan, 8th graders compare and contrast a Red Hot Chili Peppers song to an Andrea Bocelli's song.

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Musical Impressions

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6th - 12th

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...

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Advanced Short Stories - "A Birthday Surprise"

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3rd - 4th

In these short stories worksheets, students read the basic and advanced version of the story 'A Birthday Surprise.' Students answer 3 comprehension questions and 4 vocabulary questions.

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100 Great English Oxymorons - Phrases That Contradict Themselves!

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6th - 8th

In this oxymoron worksheet, learners test their vocabulary skills by reading and identifying the contradiction in each of the given phrases.

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Assignment #10: Internet Scavenger Hunt

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6th - 11th

Test your learners' Internet research skills with this scavenger hunt. Of the twenty questions provided, scholars research ten and provide the answer, the URL, the search engine, and the keywords they used. While some of the questions...

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Visual Art and Music

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7th - 10th

Students examine how pop art compliments music. In this arts lesson, students explore the elements of pop art and replicate those elements in their own piece of art.

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Gymnastics Lesson

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2nd - 3rd

Young scholars investigate the importance of having a healthy body by performing gymnastics. In this physical education lesson, students utilize their flexibility and body strength to perform intense physical gymnastic maneuvers with...

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And We Were All in One Place: Youth Culture and the Rock Festival

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9th - 12th

Students explore historical youth culture events. In this youth culture lesson, students discover details regarding the Altamont, Woodstock, and Monterey concerts. Students conduct research that regarding the rock festivals and analyze...

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Trendy T's

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6th - 12th

Students consider popular trends, such as rock fashion. They create designs for t-shirts that represent current pop culture and write pitch letters selling their ideas to the clothing industry in the year 2030.

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Langston Hughes and the Blues

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7th - 12th

Students explore the connections between Langson Hughes and blues music. In this African American culture lesson, students compare and contrast blues music with poetry and short stories by Langston Hughes.

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Understanding the Music of the Civil Rights Movement

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11th - 12th

Young scholars examine protest music and songs from the Civil Rights movement. In this music of the Civil Rights era lesson, students listen to selected music before working in groups to determine who the music was directed at, what...

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Rock and Poetry: A Thematic Project

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10th - 12th

Students become exposed to British poetry. They identify and discuss the thematic connection between a poem and a song of their choice, and enrich their understanding of poetry through an in-depth analysis of literary devices in the song...

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AC/DC - One of the Greatest Rock Bands Ever!

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9th - 12th

High schoolers can hone their research skills by employing the Internet to find the answers to the trivia questions presented in this on-line instructional activity. This instructional activity focuses on questions about the band AC/DC....

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America in the 1950's

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5th - 8th

In this America in the 1950's worksheet, students read about housing, education, entertainment, and the Cold War in the 1950s. Students then answer 5 questions about this time.

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Mended Hearts, Broken Hearts, Healthy Hearts, Half-Hearted

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3rd - 5th

Students integrate locomotor movements with nutrition information. They solve simple math functions related to the calories-per-gram contents of each nutrient and perform fitness activities to match the number of calories contained in...

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Storytellers: Coldplay

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7th - 12th

Students listen to the music of Coldplay to explore the band.

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Music Appreciation:

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2nd - 3rd

Students list the four main families of musical instruments, name one instrument from each musical family, name three ways music is used in everyday life.

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The Blues . Music Education

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Pre-K - 6th

In this lesson young scholars will learn about finding the blues in a variety of musical styles. They will investigate instances of the blues form heard in mainstream pop music, along with exploring the musical styles of two new artists...

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Compositional Techniques: Are There Similarities Between

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9th - 12th

Students recognize how chromatic scales create tension and pentatonic scales create relaxation as compositional techniques used to create tonality. Also, students aurally recognize the use of mixed or alternating meter as a means of...

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VH1 Storytellers for Save the Music Starring Billy Joel

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6th - 12th

Learners pretend they are taking a certain job in the music industry and respond to questions.

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The Hurricane

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9th - 12th

Students analyze three different ways a story is told, determine truth and fiction in each story, and discover and apply techniques to narrate a good story. Students listen to Bob Dylan's "The Hurricane" and watch the "R" rated movie,...

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Exploring the Self

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9th - 12th

Students examine a variety of songs, poems, and books exploring and analyzing the theme of self reliance and being true to one's self. They write a poem, essay, or letter that captures their true spirit and individuality and then they...

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Why Does It Matter? Teaching Tolerance in an Unforgiving Society

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7th - 12th

Learners listen to the song "Scarecrow" by Melissa Etheridge and draw what they think the song is about. They discover the song is about a man who was attacked. They again express their feelings about the song through drawing. Finally...

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Music With a Message

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7th - 12th

Learners write a line by line analysis of a song which they feel expresses a powerful message that can change society for the better. They then present their analysis to the class in an oral report.

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Baby Boom and the Culture of the 1950's

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10th - 12th

Learners study the ripple effect of the baby boom generation on history and on their lives today. They discover how the rules and conformity of the 1950's set the stage for the rebellious, anti-establishment sixties. They study the...

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Empress of the Blues

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3rd - 4th

In this informational comprehension instructional activity, students read the passage of Empress of the Blues and answer 5 multiple choice comprehension and 5 multiple choice vocabulary questions.

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Categories: Which Doesn't Belong?

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3rd - 6th

In this categorizing activity, students examine 11 groups of words or pictures. Students then eliminate the word or picture that doesn't belong in each group.

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From Mark Twain to David Bowie: The Artistic Persona vs. The Individual

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9th - 12th

Students explore the concept of public image. In this public persona lesson, students discover what public image is and discuss the role of an author's life when interpreting pieces of their work.

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GET UP, STAND UP: Fighting for Rights Around the World

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7th - 12th

Students explore basic human rights as they explore music by black artists. In this human rights lesson, students examine music as a cultural reflection of the justice issues. Students analyze Jamaican roots reggae of the 70s, American...

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A Personal Narrative on the Immigration Experience

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9th - 11th

The students create a personal narrative on their experiences with immigration. In this lesson, students are asked to read and understand examples of narrative writing as well as evaluate lyrics from Ben Folds Five to determine elements...

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True Music

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11th

Eleventh graders research a given decade in US History. In this American History activity, 11th graders interview a person who lived during the decade to gain a personal perspective on it. Students rehearse and present their composition.

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1960's Protest Songs

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4th - 8th

By learning about 1960's protest songs, and the politics of the era, students can broaden their understanding of music and history.

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AC/DC Basics

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9th - 12th

Hone their research skills by utilizing the Internet to find the answers to the trivia questions presented in this on-line worksheet. This particular worksheet focuses on questions about the band AC/DC. There are 15 questions posed.

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Music Styles

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3rd - 8th

Students identify many genres of music and connect styles of music with various cultures. They watch "The Greatest TV Moments: Sesame Street Music A to Z" and list music styles: folk, jazz, rock, etc.

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You Don’t Know What You’ve Got Until It’s Gone: The Changing American Landscape

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9th - 12th

Young scholars examine the changing American landscape. In this cause and effect lesson, students listen to rock music that exemplifies urban growth in America and the interconnectedness of America today. Young scholars write cause and...

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Trouble for the United States in the Middle East: The Reagan-Bush Years

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10th - 12th

Learners examine U.S. foreign affairs with the Middle East during the Reagan and Bush presidencies. In this Middle East lesson plan, students watch video segments, examine maps, and listen to music regarding the relationship between the...

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The Charlie Brown Dance

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K - 3rd

Students attempt to be creative while practicing the movement concepts of Effort - fast/slow, Space Awareness - Levels and Self space, and Relationships - moving in unison.

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Hall of Fame

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4th - 7th

Students create a Hall of Fame. They discuss and study established Hall of Fames such as baseball. They participate in mock nominating and voting process for the hall of fame.

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Rock and Roll Teacher Resources

1950's Rock and Roll

The Blues: The Father of Rock And Roll

VH1 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll Lesson 5

The History of Rock and Roll: Parts 1, 6, 8, and 10 Roots of Rock & Roll

The History of Rock and Roll: Parts 1, 6, 8, and 10 - Lesson 2

Rock & Roll through Literary Terms: An Upbeat Lyrical Adventure

Rock 'n Roll

The History of Rock and Roll: Part 8 - The 70's Have a Nice Day - Lesson 2

The History of Rock and Roll: Part 8 - The 70's - Have a Nice Day - Lesson 1

The History of Rock and Roll: Part 10 - Up From the Underground - Lesson 1

The History of Rock and Roll: Part 6 - My Generation - Lesson 2

School of Rock the Musical: Education Guide

ABC Rock and Roll (Spanish ABC)

John Lennon- Mini Biography

What Shot Rock and Roll: 1955-the Present

A Modest Proposal: Irony Made Understandable with Rock and Roll

Elvis Presley- Mini Biography

The History of Rock and Roll: Part 10 - Up From the Underground - Lesson 2

Changes of Musical Elements in Popular Music Through the Decades

The 1960s, Rock and Youth Culture and The Beatles

Elvis

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock 'N Roll Mount Rushmore

100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll - Lesson 4

Rock Music

The Letter U Song

The Letter Z Song

Rockin’ the World: Rock and Roll and Social Protest in 20th Century America

VH1 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll Lesson 1

Selling Rock 'N Roll to the PTA

English "Alphabet Song" (ABCs Rock) - Rockin' English

Modern/Contemporary Music

Possessive Pronouns Song–"Mine and Yours"–Rockin' English

"Have and Has Song"–Rockin' English

"Count to 20 Song" - Rockin' English Musical Lesson (Numbers 1-20)

Here and There Song

"I Am, You Are, He/She Is" Song–Present Simple "To Be" Lesson–Rockin English (Grammar)

"Alphabet Song" - English ABCs (Whole) by Rockin' English

"The Seasons Song" - English Lesson on The Four Seasons

English Language Arts Examination: June 2017

Rock and Roll Play

iRock

The Rock and Roll Solar System

The Magic School Bus Rocks and Rolls

Know Thyself: Reflections of the Adolescent Identity Crisis in Rock and Roll

Earthquakes Living Lab: Designing for Disaster

Lucky Rock and Roll Fitness

Teaching Economics and Rock and Roll: Unemployment

VH1 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll Lesson 3

Rock and Roll with Music and Movement

ROCKTOPIA—A Classical Revolution Study Guide

Popular Music and Music Videos

"Yesterday," "Today," and "Tomorrow"

John Lennon

The Poetry of Bob Dylan

Ray Charles

VH1 Fan Club Dave Matthews Band

Slices of American Pie: The 1960s Through Music

Getting Inside the Outsiders

Classifying Rocks

Aficiones (Hobbies)

Abecedario (ABC)

The Rolling Stones

Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival Chicago - Chicago Blues

The Beatles

Romantic and 20th Century Period Music

The History of Rock and Roll

The Magic School Bus Rocks and Rolls

The History of Rock and Roll: Part 1 - Rock and Roll Explodes Music Reflects The Times

VH1 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll Lesson 6

Rock N Roll Philosophy

The History of Rock and Roll: Part 6 - My Generation Social an Cultural Influence on Music Composition

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock and Roll Ice Cream

A New Twist on Race Relations

Storytellers: Bruce Springsteen

The Rock and Roll Solar System

Time for All Ages

Jail House Rock