Curated OER
Hank Williams: Still Singing After All These Years
Pupils research the life and music of Hank Williams. They take a quiz on country music, watch a video about Hank Williams, research Williams' song lyrics, create a poster and write a bio poem about his life and work.
Education World
Every Day Edit - Tennessee
In this everyday editing worksheet, learners correct grammatical errors in a short paragraph about Tennessee. The errors range from punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and grammar.
Curated OER
Tennessee Vocabulary
In this recognizing proper nouns about the state of Tennessee worksheet, students read the names in the word bank and match them with their descriptions. Students match 10 answers.
Country Music Hall of Fame
Ray Charles and Country Music
Ray Charles used the pain and adversity from his life to influence an entire genre of American music. Learn about the musician's daily life, struggles and success, and powerful musical style with a thorough resource.
Curated OER
Mystery State # 44
Problem solving comes in all shapes and sizes. Here is a short problem-solving activity that requires learners to use five clues to determine the name of mystery state number 44. Do you know from which state Elvis hails?
Curated OER
Tennessee Word Search
In this Tennessee word search worksheet, students find a total of 10 words/phrases related to the state of Tennessee. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
Curated OER
Tennessee Alphabet Activity
In this Tennessee worksheet, students alphabetize a set of 10 words related to the state of Tennessee, writing them on lines provided. Words/phrases appear in a word box at the bottom of the page.
Curated OER
Country Music Mourns A Legend's Passing
Students investigate the history of country music. They explore various websites, identify the different types of country music, read about members of the Country Music Hall of Fame on their official website, and answer discussion...
Other
Grand Ole Opry
Official website for the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville's mouthpiece for country music. Be sure to click on history for the fascinating story of 75 years of country entertainment.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Black List Project: Charley Pride
A biography of famed country music singer Charley Pride, one of few African Americans in the industry to both perform at and be inducted to the Grand Ole Opry.
PBS
Pbs: American Roots Music
If teaching a unit about the history of popular music in America, this PBS web site supporting their four-part TV broadcast of a few years ago would make a great resource. Includes lesson plans and oral histories too.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Bill Monroe
Offers interesting biographical background details on "the father of bluegrass music", Bill Monroe, a 1997 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Tennessee
Discover the "birthplace of country music." Do you know who owned the first mule? These are just a few of the exciting things found in this Library of Congress America's Story article.
A&E Television
History.com: 8 Moments When Radio Helped Bring Americans Together
These are just a few of the historic radio broadcasts that seemed to have the whole nation listening. This article discusses eight of the most seminal moments in radio -- from KDKA's 's live nighttime Fireside Chats, the 'Fight of the...