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Street Language

For Students 8th - 12th
In this global studies worksheet, students read a 6-paragraph article about street language and respond to 5 short answer questions. Vocabulary words and definitions are also included.
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Will Smith

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Will Smith and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches,...
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Journalism with Natalie Moore

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students analyze journalism in the 21st century. In this journalism lesson plan, students read about Natalie Moore and the changing field of journalism by completing the activities in the packet.
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he Media and Social Justice Around the World

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students will activate literacy skills in internet medium, and will use reading, critical thinking and writing skills as they work with their groups to collect and organize information. The follow up activity will allow them to augment...
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WHAT IS JAZZ?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the life of a jazz musician.
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On the Move

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Pupils see if they can get their perceptions of movement expressed in images.
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Hypothesis Testing: Top Ten Singles

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students review and better examine hypothesis testing and evaluation of probability distributions. the use of the discovery method is vital to the studying because it is about student interests which helps for motivation.
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Street Language

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students consider the impact of language. For this literacy lesson, students read an article about literary classics being rewritten in "youth speak" (the article is not included). Students read and discuss the article.
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Skipping- Introductory Lesson

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students particpate in an introductory lesson to skipping. They move in and out of spaces, whenever they come to a line on the floor they must jump over it. They repeat the actions just practiced, but they use a jump rope and jump over...
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: The Poetics of Hip Hop

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students will analyze form in Shakespearean sonnets and hip-hop music. Concepts viewed in-depth include rhythm, form, diction, and sound. [Requires QuickTime 7].
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Black Past

Black Past: Rap/hip Hop

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry gives a brief history of rap and hip hop and the influences of the music on modern culture.
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PBS

Pbs: Transcending Poetry, Jazz, Rap & Hip Hop

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The objectives in this lesson plan will have students describing the characteristics of poetry, jazz, rap and hip hop music. Students will also analyze how poetry, jazz, hip hop and poetry reflect the culture of the time.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 36: Cross Genre Comparisons in Hip Hop

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From being viewed as a fad, hip-hop's commercial success has allowed it to permeate virtually all aspects of popular culture. By critically analyzing hip-hop music and comparing it with established music forms, the cultural relevance,...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: From Aaliyah to Jay Z: Captured Moments in Hip Hop History

For Students 9th - 10th
Jonathan Mannion once convinced rapper DMX to climb into a pool of blood- all in pursuit of the perfect photo. In this passionate TEDYouth talk, the photographer shares how fighting for the moments he needs to capture has helped him tell...
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Smithsonian Institution

Lemelson Center: The Birth of Hip Hop

For Students 9th - 10th
Article focuses on the birth of hip-hop and the four elements of the movement: graffiti art, break dancing, DJing, and MCing (rapping). Author continues with the history of the movement and the personalities involved.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Beatboxing 101 Beat Nyc

For Students 9th - 10th
There's no need for instruments to make music; you can use the greatest instrument of all, your own body. Members of BEAT NYC teach the basics of beatboxing (think trumpets, bass drums, and everything in between), all while driving...
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 33: 8 Rap

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Rap music and hip-hop were the pop music of the nineties. Students of all ages liked to mimic the rappers they listened to on CD's, tapes, and the radio. This lesson builds on students' interest in rap music as well as their enjoyment of...
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Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: The Evolution of Rap

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here you can find a detailed overview of the evolution of rap music in the United States, followed by several lesson plans.
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Davey D's Hip Hop Corner: History of Hip Hop

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers an extensive history of hip hop and rap, for those who want to know where it all came from!
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Davey D's Hip Hop Corner: Grandmaster Flash's Hip Hop

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Davey D's Hip Hop Corner contains Grandmaster Flash's definition of Hip Hop.
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Davey D's Hip Hop Corner: Afrika Bambaataa's Hip Hop

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains Afrika Bambaataa's definition of Hip Hop.
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Davey D's Hip Hop Corner: Definition of Hip Hop

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Davey D's Hip Hop Corner contains DJ Kool Herc's Definition of Hip Hop.
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Davey D's Hip Hop Corner: What Is Hip Hop?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Davey D's Hip Hop Corner contains a brief explanation of hip hop.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Rap as Lyrical Poetry

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an excellent way to engage your students in the study of poetry; use rap! PBS provides the materials you will need. Students will examine central themes, hip hop culture, political, social and cultural events that may have...

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