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Gospel Music
In this gospel music worksheet, students read a brief introduction to gospel music and respond to 10 short answer questions regarding it.
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Powerful Poetry Presenting the Writer's Soul
Students research Langston Hughes poetry for his use of figurative language. In this poetry analysis lesson, students research the life and poetry of Langston Hughes and his use of vivid words. Students complete 23 different...
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And You Don't Stop-30 Years of Hip-hop
Students identify the musical genre of Hip-Hop and make a connection with other styles of music. A time line of musical styles is developed and discussed.
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Music in Other Cultures
Students examine the musical concepts of timbre, melody, and rhythm. They listen to and identify characteristics of music from other cultures.
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Teaching the Language of Thinking
Use explicit instruction of academic language to strengthen student comprehension
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Auntie Nym's World of Opposites
In this antonym worksheet, students choose the antonym of given words by clicking on the correct opposite from a selection of words. When the students complete the exercise, they may check the exercise and try again if they do not have...
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Elements of Music
Students identify three of the essential elements of music: rhythm, melody and harmony. They discover a simple song which will illustrate these three elements separately and bring them together in a final form. They analyze and critique...
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Winter Wonderland
High schoolers explore various pieces of holiday music. They select a piece of music, record an introduction that describes the style, and record a section of the music.
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Architecture
Students study tessellations and the work of M.C. Escher. They discuss the terminology of architecture, the historical significance of architecture in different parts of the world, and create their own piece of architecture out of...
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Fungal History
Young scholars identify different types of fungi. They discuss how mushrooms are used in American culture and research an issue about a type of fungi. They share their information with the class.
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Extreme Heat
Students, in groups, investigage and demonstrate the science behind the development and characteristics of extreme heat.