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Lawrence University: A Brief History of Singing

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to the history of Western solo singing from ancient times to the present can be found here.
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Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Demigods & Spirits: Sirens, Special Singing Sea Nymphs

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Sirens, sea nymphs with the power to seduce sailors with their singing. See the pictures and read about Odysseus experience with them.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Walt Whitman as a Model Poet ?I Hear My School Singing?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Contains plans for two lessons that use Walt Whitman's "I Hear America Singing" as a model for learners to compose their own pieces about the school community. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains...
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Vocalist

For Students 9th - 10th
A general site for anyone interested in singing. Contains free online singing lessons and articles for vocalists related to singing plus other useful information. Resources for everyone-even kids online music games.
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Read Works

Read Works: Singing Time

For Students K Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] ReadWorks provides texts for pre-fluent and fluent readers. This resource is a short poem about joyful mornings.
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Homeric Singing: An Approach to the Original Performance

For Students 9th - 10th
A short, but intersting site that explains the theory as to how the ancient Greeks may have performed their music.
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PBS

Pbs Kids Afterschool Adventure!: Investigating Patterns Activity Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Patterns are everywhere! In this week-long learning adventure, children will discover what a pattern is and explore patterns in different ways. Children will learn that patterns consist of a "core" or "unit" that repeats as they identify...
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Diction for Singers

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete vocal diction resource site. Commentary that is to the point. Supplemental visuals and lots of related resources and links.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Poetry: Varying Views of America

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Lesson allows young scholars to examine the various views of American perspective through studying three poems by diverse poets: "I Hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman, "I, Too, Sing America" by Langston Hughes, and "On the Pulse of...
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Singing Whales Make Small Talk Too

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, Jennifer Viegas's article focuses on information on the Humpback Whale and its vocal capacity. The research has indicated that the whale is capable of emitting 622 social sounds.
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Bing Crosby

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Bing Crosby. In-depth article on singing and acting career. Crosby entertained the troops during World War II as well as recording one of the most popular war songs, "White Christmas."
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Sweet Adelines International

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website for the organization of women who sing "barbershop" music. Site contains a good component devoted to the development of young girls.
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Cengage Learning

Gale: Hispanic Heritage Biographies: Ricky Martin

For Students 9th - 10th
Described in this biography is the Puerto Rican singing superstar who is a Hispanic pop sensation. This article features much fascinating information about his career.
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A&E Television

History.com: How 25 Christmas Traditions Got Their Start

For Students 9th - 10th
Christmas in America has been filled with traditions, old and new. Some date back to 16th-century Germany or even ancient Greek times, while others have caught on in modern times. Here's a look at 25 ways Americans have celebrated the...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Walt Whitman to Langston Hughes: Poems for a Democracy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Walt Whitman to Langston Hughes: Poems for a Democracy." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Musicians, Singers, and Related Workers

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth page covering the nature, training, qualifications, and working conditions of musicians.
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Gregorian Chants

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the history of the Gregorian Chant as it originated from Egyption monks.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Elizabeth Catlett

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Elizabeth Catlett in addition to an extensive listing of her works as displayed at the museum.
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Artis Tdirect: Reba Mc Entire

For Students 9th - 10th
ArtistDirect offers an overview of the singing career of country music superstar Reba McEntire can be found at this website.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Adelaide Hall

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Adelaide Hall, an American-born jazz improviser whose wordless rhythms ushered in what became known as scat singing.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Blind Willie Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Blind Willie Johnson, an African-American gospel singer who performed on Southern streets and was noted for the energy and power of his singing and for his ingenious guitar accompaniments.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Elmore James

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Elmore James, an American blues singer-guitarist noted for the urgent intensity of his singing and guitar playing. He was a significant influence on the development of rock music.
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English Folk and Traditional Music on the Net

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a resource for English traditional music. It includes libraries, archives, magazines, and discographies and provides access to many other connected links.

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