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Learning the Blues

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Students take a virtual field trip to Memphis, Tennessee in their study of the blues, its characterisitics, founding fathers, and histororical influence on modern music. They compose blues lyrics that reflect present-day attitudes and concerns.

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blues music, visual and performing arts
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
4 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
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