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The Peerless Tunes of Busted

For Students 7th - 8th
In this cryptic clues worksheet, learners solve the cryptic clues to lead them to song titles by the band Busted. Students solve 15 cryptic clues.
Lesson Plan
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Water Cycle Walk

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the water cycle. Students walk in a circle as a song plays. When the song stops, 5th graders answer questions about the picture on which they are standing. In groups, students draw pictures of the water cycle.
Lesson Plan
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Water Cycle Walk

For Teachers K - 5th
Students investigate the water cycle. In this water cycle lesson plan, students listen to a song as they walk around and when they music stops, they answer a question based on the water cycle.
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Harness Music to Enhance Writing

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Use the magic of music to engage the senses and bring new life to your writing curriculum.
Worksheet
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Active Voice vs. Passive Voice

For Students 6th - 8th
What is the passive voice? What is the active voice? Which voice is typically preferred in writing? Use this worksheet to discuss the different voices. Then, have learners rewrite a series of sentences so that they are in the passive...
PPT
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Music of Russia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Music around the globe may sound different, but it always tends to function partly as a mode of communicating religion, rights of passage, and oral tradition. Delve into the world of Russian music. Folk, peasant, Cossack, and...
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Say It Loud!: A Celebration Of Black Music In America - Lesson 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify general business terms such as entrepreneur, corporation, marketing, demographic, promotion and distribution. They identify many Black music industry leaders and their contributions.
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Aiden

For Students 4th - 6th
You may not have heard of a band called Aiden, but this quick quiz might be just the thing to help your learners hone their research skills. Your class can use the Internet and other resources to find the answers to the set of questions.
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Introduction to the Rich European Jewish Culture

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners examine the culture of rich, European Jews. Using photographs, they discuss their feelings about them and decide on two they would like to use. They respond to questions found on the analysis guide. They research the music of...
Worksheet
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Newton's Second Law

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Newton's Second Law worksheet, students answer 13 questions about force, mass and acceleration. They calculate weight, force, masses and acceleration of objects.
Interactive
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The Pearl by John Steinbeck

For Students 9th - 12th
In this literature worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about The Pearl. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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"Escuela" Debate

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars observe a documentary on "Escuela" to explore the life and education of migrant families. After discussing the related topics in the movie, students share their conclusions migrant farmworkers. Using the Internet and...
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Music in Other Cultures

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the musical concepts of timbre, melody, and rhythm. They listen to and identify characteristics of music from other cultures.
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Love Actually Activity Worksheet and Progress Test

For Students 7th - 12th
In this Love Actually activity and progress test worksheet, students respond to a total of 20 multiple choice, matching and fill in the blank questions pertaining to Love Actually.
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Values of Peace and Gratitude

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students engage in a lesson that focuses on the character trait of being grateful. Its connections to becoming a peaceful person are emphasized by reading a story that helps students to make cognitive connections to the subject.
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Masking: Honoring Animals, Ancestors, and Gods

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students analyze the role of masks in African culture. In this African masks lesson, students read about the importance and meaning of imagery of African masks. Students observe animals in local ecosystems and create a mask combining the...
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Communication -- Part Two

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers practice on becoming an effective listener and speaking clearly. They experiment with one another in which only one student of a pair can speak.
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Brown University Library: African American Sheet Music: James Bland

For Students 9th - 10th
This website is an excellent source for information on James Bland and his music. Includes images of his sheet music, complete with notes and links to related information on African-American music and popular music from the post-Civil...
Handout
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Scholastic: Angela Johnson's Biography

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Come and discover more about the author Angela Johnson when you visit this site. This resource provides a brief biography of the author and a full booklist of her work.