Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cultural Comparisons Interview

For Teachers 8th - 12th
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Real or Painted Art -- Tromp l'oeil Art Awareness an Activities

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils are introduced to Trompe l'oeil art by a docent. Using that information, they compare and contast it with other forms of art they are familiar with and discuss their opinions with the class. They write a poem about their favorite...
Website
US National Archives

Internet Archive: Old Time Radio: Gene Autry

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides access to a large number of radio interviews and songs recorded by Gene Autry. To play recordings M3uPlayer must be installed. Directions and download instructions are provided.
Primary
BBC

Bbc Four: Audio Interview: Harold Pinter

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpts from an interview with Pinter broadcast on the BBC radio network BBC Four.
Website
BBC

Bbc Radio 3: World on Your Street

For Students 9th - 10th
World on Your Street, although not actively maintained since 2005, is one answer to uncovering different sounds in world music. Find interviews with musicians who brought their music to the UK from many different parts of the globe....
Website
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Home

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Music section of National Public Radio, featuring musical performances, interviews with musicians, and music reviews.
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Other

Gene Autry Entertainment: Gene Autry: America's Favorite Singing Cowboy

For Students 9th - 10th
Deemed the official website of Gene Autry, this site provides a century of information including movie and TV clips, recordings, radio interviews, a timeline of personal appearances, family information, and the beloved Cowboy Code.
Website
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: From the Top

For Students 9th - 10th
This NPR show focuses on young, aspiring classical musicians. Listen to performers, read interviews with kids about music and read fun facts about music.
Primary
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: August Wilson, Writing to the Blues

For Students 9th - 10th
An interview with playwright August Wilson about the people who most influence his writing. He includes Amiri Baraka, Jorge Luis Borges, and Romare Bearden, and most especially, blues singer Bessie Smith. In addition to the interview,...
Handout
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: King Gimp Revisited

For Students 9th - 10th
Site from NPR includes an interview, video clips and links about expressionist artist, Dan Keplinger. This artist has overcome his disability to create fine art that expresses himself.
Graphic
Other

Npr: 52 O Street Studios

For Students 9th - 10th
See a former warehouse where several artists have studios. Click on the window to view videos of the artists and slideshows of the artworks.