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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: The Presidency of John Quincy Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
John Quincy Adams narrowly beat Andrew Jackson in the presidential election of 1824. Though his 'American System' modernized the American economy, his endorsement of a protective tariff as well as his lenient stance toward Native...
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British Library

British Library: Teaching Resources: Putting the Tempest in Context: A Summary of Sources

For Students 9th - 10th
This summary of sources is a quick and easy way to explore the contexts for The Tempest - from early modern ideas about magic, masques, and music, to controversial images and first-hand accounts of shipwreck and colonization. Included...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Zande

For Students 9th - 10th
The Zande, whose homelands lie within three modern African states (Republic of the Sudan, Zaire, Central African Republic), constitute a large and complex amalgam of originally distinct ethnic groups, united by culture and, to a...
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A&E Television

History.com: Tailgating: How the Pre Game Tradition Can Be Traced to Ancient Times

For Students 9th - 10th
The ritual grew as ownership of automobiles and then mass production of portable grills and plastic coolers soared. Tailgating before college and professional football games is an American tradition. Temporary tent cities pop up in...
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Gerry Mulligan Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of scores, recordings, and memorabilia of the jazz great Gerry Mulligan.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Poetry of Liberation: Gary Snyder

For Students 9th - 10th
Gary Snyder is the focus of this biography, identifying his contributions to literature through poetry. Click on "Gary Snyder Activities" for related artifacts and activities.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: Leonard Bernstein

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Leonard Bernstein.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Billie Holiday Was Born

For Students 9th - 10th
Billie Holiday is one of the most well-known blues singers of all time. Visit this Library of Congress site for more about her early years and some great photographs.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Arts and Humanities: Art of Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
A landing page for a course on African art found in regions and in individual countries.
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French Horn Stopping Why the Pitch Shift?

For Students 9th - 10th
The opening four points of this article point out the 4 special challenges of playing the modern French horn. When the player uses the "stopping mute", he/she must transpose the music down one semitone in order to play in the correct...
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Curated OER

Circle of Fifths

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation of various keyboard tunings, and why modern Western music uses "equal temperament."
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Frequency Chart

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation of various keyboard tunings, and why modern Western music uses "equal temperament."
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For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation of various keyboard tunings, and why modern Western music uses "equal temperament."
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El Mundo Flamenco: "La Leyenda Del Tiempo"

For Students 9th - 10th
A commentary on Camaron's album "La Leyenda del tiempo" chronicles 20 aspects of the recording that has reshaped modern Flamenco music.
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Eternal Egypt: Ostracon of a Lute Player

For Students 9th - 10th
Depicted on this ostracon is a female musician, wearing a broad collar and holding a musical instrument that is similar to a modern lute.

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