Students study the affect of a theme song can have on a show or performer. They compare and contrast an original television theme song with classical music.

Students study the relationship between trends and individual tastes in music. They use musical terms to describe the elements of different styles of music.

Students read about Woody Guthrie and how folk music often tells of events of the time and can be effective protest music.

Students identify the genre of music called Hip Hop, analyze its elements, and formulate a definition of the Hip Hop culture.

Students watch Bugs Bunny cartoons, discuss the role of classical music in them, create musical parodies, and discuss Bugs Bunny as a Pop Icon.

Young scholars analyze female artists who work in the genres of rock and roll, and alternative rock music. They complete an information sheet on biographical information.

Students examine Sam Cooke's transition from gospel to pop music as they study his style. They dance the Cha Cha and the Twist.

Students connect achievements of noted artists with their roles in the music industry. They identify many Black music industry leaders and their contributions with the Motown Sound.

Ninth graders examine the tragedy in Slovakia. In this Slovakia history instructional activity, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students participate in a debate about how people reacted to the tragedy.

Students interview a family member and give an oral report. In this oral history lesson, students create interview questions relevant to an American historical period. Students interview a family member and present an oral report to the...

Eighth graders examine the cultural conflicts that occurred when Europeans moved into the land the Native Americans lived on that would become West Virginia. In this West Virginia history instructional activity, 8th graders visit the...

For this Greek history worksheet, students read an excerpt about the Greek gods and goddesses. They create a family tree of the Greek gods listed on the sheet. Then, students identify which of the Olympian deities are featured in the...

Students consider the idea of a world with Six Billion people and subsequent results and ramifications. Then students will gather data regarding the state of these diverse nations and then create a presentation as a culminating activity.

Students create a visual presentation that describes the influence of American culture on Canadian culture, the Canadian response to that influence, and the benefits and drawbacks of that influence to Canadian culture.

Students explore different instruments and what role they play in Jazz. They also each person's role in a democratic society.

Studying Australia? Be guided on a virtual field trip exploring this country’s history, culture, native people, language, music, animals, and more. Use as an introduction to a unit on Australia or to prompt a writing assignment or class...

Young scholars complete research projects. Students research the achievements of various African Americans and their contributions to the world. They use various resource links on the Internet to become more knowledgeable about the topic.

After investigating various forms of print, oral, and electronic media as sources of information, class members research a historical figure and produce a résumé for this person. While templates are provided for an initial sorting...

Tenth graders study songs and music of the US Civil War period. They use technology to compose a song that highlights an event or concept from the war.

Students use different styles of music to research society, history and culture in the American South. They, in groups, research an assigned piece of music and make a presentation to the class. They keep a daily journal as well.

Young scholars explore the 5W's and H of journalistic writing. In this 5 W's and H lesson plan, students read two articles from a newspaper and locate the 5 W's and H in the articles.