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John Lennon’s Imagine and the Vietnam War in the 1970’s Lesson PlanJohn Lennon’s Imagine and the Vietnam War in the 1970’s Lesson Plan
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John Lennon’s Imagine and the Vietnam War in the 1970’s

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Students analyze the song Imagine. In this Vietnam era lesson, students listen to and analyze the intention and meaning of Lennon's song "Imagine." They discuss what they think Lennon meant and how the song interplays with their own understanding of the 1970's and the Vietnam War.

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Grade
9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
1 hr
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Discussion
Technology
Audio

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