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Folk

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students read about Woody Guthrie and how folk music often tells of events of the time and can be effective protest music.
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Island Countries Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz activity, students respond to 48 identification questions about island nations in the world. Students have 5 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Majority Muslim Countries Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz activity, students respond to 47 identification questions about Muslim cities. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Top Producing Countries Quiz

For Students 8th - 11th
In this online interactive geography quiz learning exercise, students respond to 18 identification questions about the leading producers of the listed products. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Africa Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz instructional activity, students respond to 53 identification questions about the countries of Africa. Students have 6 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Swing Your Partner! It's A Virtual Square Dance

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the Wessels Living History Farm website and research how to do a square dance. They read a story, listen to an explanation of barn dances, and participate in various square dances.
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Rock Around the Map

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars research the geographical histories of various musical genres and make maps that note important places in music history. They Write geographical biographies about one of their favorite musical artists.
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Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story - The Birth of Soul

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners analyze various kinds of music.  For this music lesson, students listen to music clips to determine the kind of music each clip is then they participate in a class discussion about the music and prepare a presentation.
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Introduction to Caribbean Music

For Students 8th
In this Caribbean music worksheet, 8th graders read about the cultural background of the Caribbean nations and about the characteristics of the music. They examine call and response, ostinato, and syncopated rhythms. They answer 8...
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Introducing Nepal Through Music

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Young scholars define traditional music, describe distinguishing characteristics of traditional songs, and discover the connection between music and cultural heritage in this Music and Social Studies lesson for the fourth through tenth...
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Country: Brazil

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Young scholars use the internet to explore the culture, history, language and animals of Brazil. They read first hand accounts of students growing up in the South American country.
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Country: India

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students use the Internet to study the history, geography, culture and art of India. Videos, photographs and maps are included.
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Mexico: Introduction to History and Literature

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the geography of Mexico (i.e. major cities, surrounding countries and bodies of water, mountain ranges, rivers, volcanoes), They take turns reading aloud information provided (xerox copies) about Mexico. After each...
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Japanese music

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Pupils explain music in relation to history and culture. They explore "Tanko Bushi."
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Consumerism, Me and the Natural Environment— Canadian and World Studies

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Just as no man is an island, no country is totally independent of other countries. To understand the impact of individual consumer decisions on the global natural environment, class groups consider how the stuff they purchase connects to...
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Lady Sings the Blues

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore women and music in the 20th century. In this music lesson, students study the relationship between literature and music through The Color Purple and music by Ethel Waters, MA Rainey, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Ella...
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Yankee Doodle... More than Just a Catchy Tune

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students investigate the history of patriotic music and practice singing the tunes with classmates.  In this U.S. History lesson, students examine lyrics of the traditional song "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and discuss the differing points of...
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Dance: Personal Soundtracks

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students create a musical autobiography. In this fine arts lesson, students explore the emotions that music can express by listening to and discussing a variety of music. Students construct a personal timeline and a collection of music...
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The Gullah People of the Sea Islands

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the lives of the Gullah-Geechee people. For this unique cultures lesson, 8th graders explore music, language, and slavery of the Gullah-Geechee people from the southern low-country in the United States. Students...
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Mystic Lands: Maya: Messages in Stone

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore an ancient Mayan city. In this world history lesson, students watch a video about the ancient Mayan civilization, discussing information prior to and after watching the video. Students then come to understand more about...
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Middle East Map Quiz

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students examine the map that includes 26 Middle Eastern countries. Students identify the names of the countries in 4 minutes.
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America, A Home for Every Culture

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students investigate the many cultures that are represented in America. In this American culture lesson, students look at the food, languages, music, and traditions that immigrants have contributed to the face of America. They complete...
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Cinco De Mayo

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this Cinco de Mayo worksheet, students read a detailed history about the holiday. There are then 8 pages with 10 activities on each page to correct. There are some math problems as well, which pertain to Cinco de Mayo.
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Proud to Live in New Jersey

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore New Jersey. In this New Jersey social studies activity, students define vocabulary and participate in activities centered around the agriculture, geography, industry, history, and culture of New Jersey. Students...

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