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Pronoun Case Worksheet 1
In this grammar worksheet, students choose the correct pronoun in parentheses for twenty sentences. Students share their responses with their classmates.
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Limu and ME!
Students explore limu. In this cross curiculum botany and art project, students view a limu-picking film and then collect several species of limu. Students follow a sequence of instructions using limu, card stock and wax paper to create...
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Advanced Short Stories - "A Birthday Surprise"
In these short stories worksheets, students read the basic and advanced version of the story 'A Birthday Surprise.' Students answer 3 comprehension questions and 4 vocabulary questions.
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Songs
Second graders study four American songs that they will sing during the month of February. They discuss the origins and meanings of the songs.
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Msnbc: The 10 Best Rock Bands Ever
MSNBC presents their list of "the ten best rock bands ever." Purely subjective, but fun reading.
Classical Bands
Classicbands: The Band
Features information and history of "The Band", one of the greatest rock bands of the 1970s who started out as Bob Dylan's back-up group.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Ventures
Known for their instrumentals, the Ventures were a successful 1960s rock group. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, this article includes biographical details, a timeline, and list of popular songs.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Band
Featured is a song list, historical timeline of the group, and biographical background information on "The Band" who once played as the backup group for Bob Dylan. They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Cream
Features background information on the formation of the 1960s British rock band Cream, which was led by Eric Clapton. They were inducted in to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Earth, Wind, and Fire
Read background information and the history of the music of the popular Grammy award winning band of the 1970s, Earth, Wind, & Fire.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Beach Boys
One of the greatest vocal bands of the 1960s, the Beach Boys are best known for their harmonies and unique California sound. They were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Talking Heads
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002, the Talking Heads provided a new sound in rock music. Includes a timeline of key events, a recommended reading list, and essential songs.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Bee Gees
Chronicles the career of one of most popular rock and roll vocal groups in history, The Bee Gees, 1997 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Beatles
Presents comprehensive biographical details on one of the most popular music groups of all time, the Beatles, 1988 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events and essential songs list.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Bob Seger
Explore interesting biographical details on Midwest rock and roll musician, Bob Seger, a 2004 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.
Classical Bands
Classicbands
Features biographies of classic rock bands along with rock history and lists of top 40 songs, best selling records, and much more classic rock trivia.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Jarabe De Palo
A biography and discography of the popular Spanish rock band, Jarabe de Palo. Includes a bit about the meaning of their name as well.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Grateful Dead
The Grateful Dead kept their music alive for decades by building a fan base known as "Deadheads". The band had a 30-year history of music and was known for their marathon concerts that could last for hours on end. They were 1994...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sly and the Family Stone
Read interesting biographical details on the "first integrated multi-gender band", Sly and the Family Stone, 1993 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events and essential songs list.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Booker T. And the m.g.'s
Starting out as a house band for Stax records, they then became a successful recording group in their own right. Booker T. and the MG's were an important force in shaping the sound of Sixties soul music. They were inducted into the Rock...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Steely Dan
Chronicles the career of superstar Seventies group Steely Dan, 2001 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: The Guess Who
A detailed history of one of the most successful and well-known Canadian music bands of all-time, The Guess Who. The article discusses the history and the cultural influences of the band in great depth. Links to other related articles...
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Brian Wilson
Learn many biographical facts about composer and singer, Brian Wilson. As a member of American band, The Beach Boys, he helped define California "surf" music.
Classical Bands
Classicbands:the Bee Gees
One of the most popular British pop bands of the 1960s and 70s, the Bee Gees also dominated the music of the disco era. They went on to writing major hits for other artists.